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Dr. Jeffrey Heit

Dr. Jeffrey Heit

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posted 08/07/2008, comments (0)

Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 2

  If you qualify for weight loss surgery, and have passed the medical and psychological tests, chances are you will undergo one of two common procedures- Rous-En-Y (pronounced roo en why) gastric bypass or adjustable gastric banding.   Rous-En-Y gastric bypass is the more invasive and complicated of the two procedures, but is highly... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Jeffrey Heit

Dr. Jeffrey Heit

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posted 08/06/2008, comment (1)

Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 1

The option of surgery to treat obesity has gained in popularity over the past several years. As the techniques and knowledge regarding the subject have improved, so too have the results. However, not everyone is a candidate for surgery when it comes to their weight. Moreover, one must be sound psychologically as well as physically to undergo... Read moreChevron
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