Obesity

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2009-11-03 Bariatric Surgery - sleeve procedure and gerd:

Hi Rosy: Well, your BMI definitely qualifies you for bariatric surgery. As for your GERD, there's no way to tell how your Sleeve would affect it. For some people, their GERD actually improves--whereas

2009-11-02 Bariatric Surgery - lap band consideration:

Kimberly, It sounds to me like you are a great candidate for a bariatric surgical procedure. What I mean by that is that you are working hard to inform yourself, you are currently fit in spite of obesity

2009-10-29 Bariatric Surgery - Gastric Bypass Surgery:

I apologize for the delay in my response to you but I have been sick. Thanks for your understanding. :) Congratulations on your surgery five years ago and being on top of your weight regain. Many

2009-10-26 Bariatric Surgery - gastric sleeve post op care:

Diana, The best person to answer your diet and restriction questions is your surgeon, so I really must direct you to him/her for your specific dates. I think I am safe to say that it is a long shot

2009-10-22 Living with Obesity - maintaning the body weight:

Hi Ronak It may suprise you to know that your love of eating is NOT the problem, it's dieting and trying to live a life of restriction and deprivation that leads to the exact pattern you are describing