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Bariatric SurgeryLiving with Obesity

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2008-05-11  Bariatric Surgery - one kidney, GERD, & PCOS:   Brenda, It is quite likely the weight is causing medical harm in your case, as you appear to know well. If surgery is done for you, I would lean toward the gastric bypass because it is likely to help...
2008-05-07  Bariatric Surgery - revision:   Hi Kim: I agree that part of the problem is that you saw a doctor with very little revision experience. It is so critical to have an experienced revision doctor. I don't know where in NJ you are...
2008-05-05  Bariatric Surgery - questions about mgb:   Mrs. Johnson, You asked about the "mgb" and I think you are referring to the Mini Gastric Bypass. I have to tell you that the Mini Gastric Bypass is not a well accepted surgical procedure: the weight...
2008-05-02  Bariatric Surgery - PAIN:   Lori, It sounds like you are having problems with your esophagus so that it can't work with the Band. In many cases like this, the Band needs to be removed but I strongly recommend you see your surgeon...
2008-04-27  Bariatric Surgery - Removal of lapband:   Dawn, I'm really sorry you have not had success with your Band. I am going to assume that you've gone as far as you can (gotten as much benefit as you can) from your original surgeon. I should emphasize...


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