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Gastric Banding Surgery No Longer For the Obese

By MTRG EditorPosted on December 4, 2015May 14, 2020Posted in Gastric BandingTagged bariatric surgery, gastric banding, gastric banding side effects, is lap band safe, lap band, lap band complication, lap band surgery, obesity treatment, weight loss surgeryNo Comments

The weight loss surgical procedure has been used for countless years to control diabetes in the severely diabetes. However a new study shows that overweight diabetics may benefit from the procedure too. The operation provides countless health benefits to both overweight and obese patients.

Lap-Band Surgery in Mexico

By MTRG EditorPosted on December 4, 2015May 14, 2020Posted in Gastric BandingTagged bariatric surgery, gastric banding, gastric banding side effects, is lap band safe, lap band, lap band complication, lap band surgery, obesity treatment, weight loss surgeryNo Comments

Gastric Banding Surgery is the largest type of bariatric surgeries performed today. With over 500,000 surgeries done worldwide, gastric banding is the most prevalent bariatric surgery being practiced. Gastric banding surgeryis a general term to describe when an implant is used to restrict the upper portion of the stomach. The implant themselves are often more […]

Urinary Incontinence Improved by Bariatric Surgery by 3 Years

By MTRG EditorPosted on August 21, 2014May 14, 2020Posted in Guide & BlogTagged bariatric surgery, bariatric surgery benefits, is bariatric surgery safe, laparoscopic bariatric surgery, morbid obesity, obesity treatment, pros and cons of weight loss surgery, risks of bariatric surgery, weight loss, weight loss surgeryNo Comments

At the American Urogynecologic Society and International Urogynecological Association 2014 Scientific Meeting it was discussed that there had been an improvement of urinary incontinence in obese women for as many as three years after bariatric surgery. Most of the women reporting urinary incontinence are obese and are reported to be at a 4-fold increased risk […]

Reoperative, Revisional Bariatric Surgery Risks are Low

By MTRG EditorPosted on August 11, 2014May 14, 2020Posted in Bariatric SurgeryTagged bariatric surgery, bariatric surgery revision, gastric sleeve revision, is revision surgery safe, lap band revision, laparoscopic bariatric surgery, morbid obesity, obesity treatment, revise failed surgery, risks of bariatric revision, weight loss revision, weight loss surgeryNo Comments

When it comes to reoperative bariatric surgery, there has been a long-standing concern that the procedure is hazardous for patients. Studies now show that reoperative bariatric surgery does not increase the morbidity or the mortality rates for patients as was initially suspected. In fact, the differences between the first surgery and the reoperative bariatric surgery […]

Bariatric Surgery Credentialing Organizations and What They Mean to You

By MTRG EditorPosted on February 21, 2014May 14, 2020Posted in Bariatric Surgery, Guide & BlogTagged bariatric hospitals and facilities, bariatric surgery, bariatric surgery benefits, is bariatric surgery safe, jci, joint commission international, laparoscopic bariatric surgery, obesity treatment, pros and cons of weight loss surgery, weight loss surgeryNo Comments

Obesity is the leading public health problem in U.S. and worldwide and bariatric surgery is the leading edge treatment for the patients with obesity and obesity-related conditions. The chronic obesity disease is a potentially life-threatening and weight loss surgery can help patients turn their lives around. Metabolic and Bariatric Accredition and Quality Agencies are responsible […]

Gastric Sleeve in Las Vegas

By MTRG EditorPosted on October 10, 2013May 14, 2020Posted in Gastric SleeveTagged bariatric surgery, gastric sleeve surgery, gastric sleeve surgery benefits, is gastric sleeve surgery safe, laparoscopic bariatric surgery, morbid obesity, obesity treatment, risks of gastric sleeve surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, weight loss, weight loss surgeryNo Comments

This restrictive type of surgical procedure will permanently reduce the size of a patient’s stomach, which limits their food intakes and their level of hunger. Gastric sleeve surgery in Las Vegas does not involve any type of intestinal rerouting or malabsorption unless the procedure is followed by the gastric bypass one. Gastric sleeve surgery uses […]

Lap-Band Surgery Failures

By MTRG EditorPosted on June 29, 2012May 14, 2020Posted in Gastric BandingTagged bariatric surgery, gastric banding, gastric banding side effects, is lap band safe, lap band, lap band complication, lap band failure, lap band removal, lap band revision, lap band surgery, lap band to sleeve gastrectomy, obesity treatment, revise band to gastric sleeve, weight loss surgeryNo Comments

Laparoscopic gastric banding or Lap-band is one of the popular Bariatric surgery procedures performed with minimal invasive surgery. It involves placing an adjustable silicon band around the upper part of the stomach that is connected to a port on abdominal wall. This band can be inflated or deflated according to the requirement of the body. […]

Bariatric Surgery: Do You Really Need Surgery for Weight Loss?

By MTRG EditorPosted on April 18, 2012May 14, 2020Posted in Bariatric SurgeryTagged bariatric surgery, bariatric surgery benefits, comorbid conditions, health problems, is bariatric surgery safe, laparoscopic bariatric surgery, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity disease, obesity epidemic, obesity treatment, obesity-related comorbidities, overweight, pros and cons of weight loss surgery, risks of bariatric surgery, risks of obesity, weight loss, weight loss surgeryNo Comments

You have tried all sorts of weight losing diets, but you lose and finally gain weight. Are you wondering if you now need a weight loss surgery? Bariatric surgery is a great way to lose the excess fat of your body, but there are many other facts to consider before choosing this option for successfully […]