Weight Loss Surgery Articles

Bariatric Surgery Diet: What to Eat after Surgery

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:00:04 PST

A bariatric surgery diet must be followed in order to ensure good results and keep the body healthy after surgery. Because the size of the stomach is altered to hold as little as 2 tablespoons, it is important to eat small quantities of food over a period of 30 minutes. The proper diet is essential during this time to allow the body to heal and adjust to its new stomach size, while providing the proper nutrients to nourish the

6 Bariatric Surgery Complications

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:00:04 PST

Many obese people have had success losing weight after bariatric surgery; however there are many potential bariatric surgery complications to be aware of before deciding to go under the knife to lose weight.

Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, is a procedure typically only considered for extremely obese individuals (BMI 40 or greater), or people who are obese (BMI 35 or greater) and have a serious weigh

Bariatric Surgery Support Groups and Forums

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:00:04 PST

Finding bariatric surgery support is essential in the days and months following a surgery. Not only can support groups and forums help to answer questions which might come up, but hearing the stories of others can allow a patient to stay motivated in her new life. Instead of facing life after bariatric surgery alone, those who turn to bariatric surgery support groups and forums will be able to see that they are not alone in the

Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss: Does It Work?

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:00:04 PST

With the number of obese people on the rise every day, there are an increasing number of people who are taking dramatic steps to help them lose weight. Bariatric surgery is a major surgery that is only undertaken when a patient is morbidly obese, and will ideally only be performed on patients who have a sincere commitment to bariatric surgery weight loss. In the first year following bariatric surgery, many patients will experie

What to Expect after Bariatric Surgery

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:00:03 PST

Bariatric surgery is not a cosmetic procedure, and can be risky. It requires strict lifestyle changes, including eating healthy and exercising. For some, the benefits outweigh the risks, as most patients have trouble losing weight any other way. Severe obesity carries the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer, which can be deadly.

Once you have assessed the risks and benefits with your doctor, you may take the leap

After Bariatric Surgery: 3 Ways to Maintain Weight Loss

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:00:03 PST

Following Bariatric Surgery, patients are often very impressed and excited by the dramatic rapid weight loss that typically occurs. While most patients do lose between 30 and 60 pounds in the first month alone after bariatric surgery, the patient will need to work at the weight loss and make some changes in eating habits to lose the full amount of weight needed.

Many bariatric surgery patients will lose most of the weig

Bariatric Surgery Diet: How to Prepare for Bariatric Surgery

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:00:02 PST

A proper bariatric surgery diet helps patients prepare for the procedure in multiple ways. Eating properly before the surgery allows for a realistic look at what the patient needs to do after the surgery is over. Also, the pre-surgery diet gets the body better prepared for a major change in the organs most closely tied to food consumption.

Preparation Diet Facts

Before a patient undergoes any form of bariatric

Bariatric Surgery Cost and Financing

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:00:01 PST

Bariatric surgery cost differs for a number of reasons. However, as of 2010, several insurers have begun to cover large portions of bariatric surgical fees. Depending on the weight loss procedure, costs will differ. Many gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries cost higher than band processes, resulting in less insurance coverage. One must consult with his or her insurance provider in order to definitively know the coverage availabl