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Learn about gastrointestinal, also know as laparoscopic or bariatric surgery as an option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems. The stomach stapling operation promotes weight loss by restricting food intake and, in some operations, interrupting the digestive process.
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AHRQ Report Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Effective
A report issued by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) concludes that surgery for extremely obese patients who have tried and failed to lose weight with exercise and diet may be more effective for weight reduction. It can also improve control of some obesity-related health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes. In addition, extremely obese persons—those who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater—often suffer from severe health problems such as heart disease, musculoskeletal disorders, and sleep apnea that limit daily activities and put their lives at greater risk.
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American Society of Bariatric Physicians
The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) is a professional medical society of licensed physicians who specialize in the medical treatment of obesity (bariatrics) and its associated conditions. The ASBP offers information on the growing problem of obesity and a referral program to reach our member physicians for professional consultation.
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Gastric Bypass Procedure
Before you seriously consider either of these procedures, you should investigate the possible risks of the procedures, potential side-effects after the procedures and whether or not your insurance will cover the procedures. The stomach stapling procedure you mentioned is called gastric-bypass surgery. It is a permanent procedure and requires a lifetime commitment to eating well and staying fit.
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Gastrointestinal Surgery for Severely Obese
Severe obesity is a chronic condition that is difficult to treat through diet and exercise alone. Gastrointestinal surgery is an option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems. The operation promotes weight loss by restricting food intake and, in some operations, interrupting the digestive process. As in other treatments for obesity, the best results are achieved with healthy eating behaviors and regular physical activity.
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Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
What is Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery and can it cure morbid obesity? Will my insurance pay for the procedure? What are the benefits? Get the answers from the Cleveland Clinic.
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Q&A: Gastric Bypass Procedure
If you're trying to lose a lot of weight should you wire your mouth shut or have your stomach stapled? Learn more about both procedures before taking such drastic measures and keep in mind that there are no miracle weight loss cures -- any type of weight loss or maintenance regimen requires a lifetime commitment to be successful.
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Sober Living by the Sea
For over 20 years, the Sober Living by the Sea Drug and Alcohol Rehab Treatment Centers have provided alcohol, drug, and eating disorder treatments to those in need of rehabilitation. Located in Newport Beach, one of the most beautiful beach communities in Southern California, Sober Living By The Sea is now one of the largest residential substance abuse treatment facilities in the United States.
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Surgery for Obesity: What Is It and Is It for You?
Weight-reduction surgery, known generally as bariatric surgery, changes the anatomy of your digestive system to limit the amount of food you can eat and digest. As a result, surgery can provide long-term, consistent weight loss if you're a proper candidate for this procedure.
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Surgery for obesity: What is it and is it for you?
Learn more about weight-reduction surgery - bariatric surgery - from the Mayo Clinic. Bariatric surgery changes the anatomy of your digestive system to limit the amount of food you can eat. Surgery can provide long-term, consistent weight loss if you're the right candidate for this procedure.
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Surgical Options for Severe Obesity
Severe obesity is a chronic condition that is very difficult to treat. For some people, surgery to promote weight loss by restricting food intake or interrupting digestive processes is an option. As in other treatments for obesity, successful results depend mainly on motivation and behavior. Read more from the Cleveland Clinic.
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The American Board of Bariatric Medicine
The American Board of Bariatric Medicine is a certification board for physicians focused on the medical management of obesity. They provide voluntary certification for physicians who would like to focus their medical practice on treating obese patients. Their Diplomates chose to focus their education and medical practice on the field of obesity.
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