Bariatric Surgeries?

by Amy
(Toronto)

I know about the dismal success rates for weight loss by changing lifestyle, so I'm considering a gastric band.
Do you have any information on gastric bands or other bariatric surgeries on your website? I couldn't see anything on your menu. If not, are you planning to add anything? I would love an impartial source, since the information I've found thus far has been from the people offering the surgery.

Thanks
Amy




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by: Alan Cooper

Hi Amy

Thanks for pointing out a serious gap in the knowledge bank on Obesitycures.com.
In the near future we'll be adding some good, impartial information on lap band surgery and other bariatric alternatives.

In the meantime, do a search for bariatric surgery on Wikipedia.com. There's some good information there, although it's a little dry.

Before you consider one of these surgical options, please bear in mind the following guidelines from the American College of Physicians...

"Surgery should be considered as a treatment option for patients with a BMI of 40 kg/m2 or greater who instituted but failed an adequate exercise and diet program (with or without adjunctive drug therapy) and who present with obesity-related comorbid conditions, such as hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and obstructive sleep apnea.

"A doctor?patient discussion of surgical options should include the long-term side effects, such as possible need for reoperation, gallbladder disease, and malabsorption.

"Patients should be referred to high-volume centers with surgeons experienced in bariatric surgery."

All the best on your weight loss journey, Amy.

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