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My Bariatric Life

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My Bariatric Life on Health Central has the largest collection of original content that teaches, through her real life experience, how to be successful after weight loss surgery. She also offers great information for those considering weight loss surgery.

My Bariatric Life the tools I use: Overeaters Anonymous

 My experience with my bariatric surgeon's support group is that it was useful in preparing me pre-surgery and for a short-term post-op in managing my new anatomy. However, it did little to educate me on how to maintain lifetime obesity disease management. My surgeon told me, "I do the surgery. The rest is up to you." So, in this series... Read moreChevron
Dr. Jeffrey Heit

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Determining if Obesity Surgery is For You

  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

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Obesity Surgery Eligibility: BMI Over 40, Comorbid Health Conditions, Depression

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