Consumer Guide to Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Exercise and eating right are the best ways to lose weight. But many people have tried those methods for years and still can't lose excess weight — weight that can cause serious health problems. For people in this frustrating situation, weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) may be an option. The articles in this website will help you better understand the procedures, determine if you're a good candidate, gain insight on costs, and learn from patients who've had weight loss surgery.
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- Gastric banding is an alternative to gastric bypass that may reduce your food intake
- View before and after photos of patients submitted by leading bariatric surgeons
- Learn about the two techniques used for gastric bypass surgery
- Obesity affects more than 72 million people but rates vary from state to state
- Learn about the cost of bariatric surgery and weight loss surgery insurance options
- Read our weight loss surgery testimonials; also send a LAP-BAND patient your questions
- Bariatric surgery may reverse type 2 diabetes
- Mothers who undergo weight loss surgery prior to pregnancy are less likely to have overweight or obese children. Can bariatric surgery break the cycle of obesity that runs in your family? Learn more by visiting our bariatric surgery news page.
- Panniculectomy removes hanging fat and skin, typically after massive weight loss
- A body lift improves the appearance of the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks
- Weight loss trends include new ways to diet and exercise, counseling and bariatric surgery
- Leading surgeons discuss plastic surgery options after bariatric surgery
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Matthew Fitzer, MD, FACS
Virginia Bariatric Surgery Center
1850-A Town Center Parkway
Suite 301
Reston, VA 20190
(888) 897-2372
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Andres Castellanos, MD
Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Hahnemann University Hospital
231 N. Broad Street
Philadephia, PA 19107
(888) 493-2511
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Christine Ren, MD, FRCS
NYU Medical Center
530 First Avenue
Suite 10S
New York City, NY 10016
(866) 886-4698
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