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Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Knowledge Base

Anyone that has had bariatric weight loss surgery ever experiened black out spells, passout, or/and faint? Anyone that has had bariatric weight loss surgery ever experiened black out spells, passout, or/and faint? Cause my fiancee' had biartic surgury over 3 years ago and he has experienced black out spells and all of the above but the past few months it has gotten worse. His surgery doctor said (this was 3 years ago) he said that it should stop when he has lost enough weight and it has but it's just gotten worse.

I am having Bariatric weight loss surgery at the end of January, I was wondering about it? if you have had this surgery already, have any of you noticed their monthly grocery budget being much less after the surgery. Serious question, so no jokers please. I am on a fixed income. THanks!

Need advice on bariatric weight loss surgery in San Francisco (lap band gastric bypass)? I'm interested in learning more about bariatric surgeons (lap band gastric bypass) in San Francisco. Preferably one who has some form of surgery financing. Thanks =]

ladies who have had bariatric weight loss surgery, please help, i need to know........? i am having the procedure done 3-27-07. really need to know will my breast size decrease with the weight loss? right now i am a 46d/dd. will this stay the same or will i go down some? thank-you for your help

Have you considered Gastric Bypass Surgery for weight loss? Here's some tips!? Gastric bypass: Is this weight-loss surgery for you? Are you a candidate for gastric bypass surgery? Find out what to expect and the benefits and risks involved. It's always best to lose weight through a healthy diet and regular physical activity. But if you're among those who have tried and can't lose the excess weight that's causing your health problems, weight-loss (bariatric) surgery may be an option. Gastric bypass, which changes the anatomy of your digestive system to limit the amount of food you can eat and digest, is the favored bariatric surgery in the United States. Most surgeons prefer this procedure because it's safer and has fewer complications than other available weight-loss surgeries. It can provide long-term, consistent weight loss if accompanied with ongoing behavior changes. Gastric bypass isn't for everyone with obesity, however. It's a major procedure that poses significant risks and side effects and requires permanent changes in your lifestyle. Who is gastric bypass surgery for? Generally, gastric bypass surgery is reserved for people who are unable to achieve or maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise, are severely overweight, and who have health problems as a result. Gastric bypass may be considered if: Â·Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity). Â·Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Gastric bypass surgery doesn't replace the need for following a healthy diet and regular physical activity program. In fact, the success of the surgery depends in part on your commitment to following the guidelines given to you about diet and exercise. As you consider weight-loss surgery, make sure that you make every effort to exercise, change your eating habits and adjust any other lifestyle factors that have contributed to your excess weight http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378 I had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005. I started out at 268, now Iâ€™m 180 and holding, after 1 year and 7 months. These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or not. I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes. The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away. I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure. Iâ€™m down to 2 pills a day. I went from a size 26-28 to a 16-18. Most people struggle with paying for the surgery. Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because itâ€™s only people who have had gastric bypass. Every insurance program has been rated, and youâ€™ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/ There is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White. Heâ€™s a govt. worker and a comedian. He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well. http://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/ Some other helpful linksâ€¦ http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/ http://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm http://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337 http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508 http://www.mygastricbypass.com/ http://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html Good luck with your surgery and new life! What do you think?

I'm thinking about bariatric surgery for weight loss....? I would like responses from anyone who may have had a gastric bypass in recent years.... was it worth it? Did you have insurance problems? Have you had to have sagging skin removed?? Was the whole process more difficult than you thought it would be?

Is it true that 1 out of every 50 persons that have the gastric bypasss weight loss surgery die within 3 mo? bariatric weight loss

Is bariatric surgery a good option for extreme weight loss?

Can my friend's mom get bariatric surgery under a local anesthetic? My friend's mom is morbidly obese and she needs a surgery to save her life. The problem is that she cannot go under a general anesthesia because the last time she did, her heart stopped. So my question is what weight loss surgery options are available to her and can she go under a local anesthesia for any of these procedures? Any advice or help would be appreciated. Can anyone help me?

Want to ask a real bariatric / gastric bypass / lap band weight loss patient something? A brilliant new tool is available at http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/testimonials/lap-band-patient-qa.php where you can ask a weight loss surgery patient your specific answer and have the patient give you a tailored response to your exact question. No more reading though hundreds of testimonial pages that can be doctored up by the doctor. My question is how useful was this tool for people looking for info on gastric bypass and lap band procedures and how can it be improved. 10 points to the best comment/suggestion. Im not asking for opinions on the procedures.. I know that is somewhat controversial. Please read my question and respond what I am asking.

If you have fibromyalgia AND have had bariatric surgery, what has your experience been like? Do you find that the surgery and weight loss have made your fibromyalgia less troublesome, or has the opposite been true?

What are some good songs to put with a weight loss slideshow video? I had bariatric surgery in 2007, and I am making a slideshow/video of my journey and my weight loss. Can anyone suggest some good songs, ideally lyrics speaking on a big change in your life or changing for the better, or a long journey with success? Something/anything along those lines. I need a good positive song(s) to put with this. Any thoughts are appreciated. :)

What can you tell me about Lap Band surgery vs. Bariatric surgery? Has anyone had personal or professional experience with either of these? What information can you give me as far as success, risks, considerations, cost, follow-up care, happiness with the overall procedures? Thanks! :) Additional Details I've encountered people who have had bad luck with Bariatric surgery. Two that I know have died from complications. I'm also concerned about what happens with fast weight loss...what to do with all the extra skin. I saw at least one surgery on the Discovery channel where that was removed and the guy looked like he'd been sawed in half...it was horrible. I'm not that familiar with Lap Band, but a friend is considering it so I'm just looking for some information about it. Thanks!

How do I get my Yahoo group category changed? My group is medical and deals with weight loss through bariatric surgery. However, my group category was changed to adult? Any idea how to change it back to medical?

should i consider bariatric surgery? oks hi every 1 i need some advice about bariatric surgery and well im 5'4ft and weigh ove 240 pounds and ive tried to lose it threw weight loss programs and nothing seems to work and well i just want to know how the yahoo community thinks about the surgery

Regarding Bariatric Surgery (Open Roux en Y)? I had surgery 5 months ago, in the third month my weight loss only happened 1 week out of the month. I don't know of anyone else that has had this happen. It worries me that it might stop at anytime. Anyone know why. I have changed up my routine and foods several times to make something try to kick in 24/7 but haven't had any sucess.

Does anyone know a good bariatric doctor in the St john michigan network? I am considering gastric surgery for weight loss.

Has anyone ever lost more than 70 pounds and NOT needed plastic surgery? I'm speaking of modern day...where people can have a body lift if their remaining abdomen is hanging down to their knees. Can someone actually lose weight slow enough that they could lose a pannus (hanging abdomen)? I see so many shows of women getting full body lifts after bariatric surgery, but is that necessary just because they lost weight so fast, then excercised after? If you have links to any before after photos (of women who haven't had surgery after drastic weight loss), that would be great. Thanks!

Overweight Women: 50/50 chance of surviving pregnancy? I saw a reproductive endocrinologist today. He told me that I have to talk to high risk ob/gyns before he'll give me fertility medicine. Basically he says I'm overweight enough that my only solution for the weight loss would be bariatric surgery and that if I didnt get it done...that most ob/gyns will tell me I have only a 50/50 survival chance if I get pregnant. I know my BMI is high, I have congenital heart disease and wasnt allowed to exercise until I was 18 and by then the weight had the upper hand. I've tried and failed diet programs and I've been told before my only chance at successful weight loss was bariatric surgery. Now I'm being told without bariatric surgery my survival chances if I get pregnant are 50/50. Have any of you heard this as well? I've been told by other doctors that it does increase certain risks but that you can still be safe if you obey their directions...but now I'm being told if I do get pregnant I have a 50/50 survival chance and that I shouldnt really consider it. How do you feel about this? Anyone else been told this before? gah it's embarrassing...my BMI is currently 58. It's been fluctuating a lot and they say part of it's water since I've had a lot of missed periods the last few months, but I have no idea how much is actual water or if they say that just to make me feel better by the way, dont know how relevant it is: I dont take ANY medications. My blood pressure/cholesterol...everything is fine. My cardiologist says the reason I'm this overweight is that my body "metabolizes to keep it" and that my heart and everything is 100% healthy and that he personally sees no problems with my heart in terms of the weight or pregnancy (but of course he agrees weight loss is always super)

What can I do about a counselor who will not return patient calls or forward files to referring psychiatrist? My husband has been completing pre-op testing and counseling before having bariatric surgery. The weight loss clinic is in another state so he has been seeing a counselor close to home. He has completed 4 months of treatment. 7 weeks ago the counselor told him she would send her notes and her release for his surgery to the psychiatrist at the clinic. The psychiatrist says she still has not received anything and that she and the counselor have been playing phone tag. They were supposed to make contact 3 months ago. The counselor will not return his calls. He always gets an answering service and he and I have left several messages over a 2 week period. We would go to her office but she keeps strange unpredictable office hours. My husband cannot get scheduled for his surgery until this counselor passes his treatment information along. Now he may not be scheduled before the end of the year and his insurance deductible and out of pocket costs start over. I don't know that anyone can give me advice but I am just frustrated that 2 supposed professionals behave this way.

Ladies, curious about how to lose weight permanently? Hello ladies, I'm writing a book on weight loss and transforming your life with it. I've read many diet books. Most lack personality, a spirit, and addressing your mindset/soul. I'm curious to hear from you; what subjects do you want to read in a weight loss book? What are issues you've been wondering about, that you would like answered? Anything you feel you'd like to be discussed. I'm not advocating gimmicks, scams, and bariatric surgery. This is about changing your whole health and life for the better, through natural weight loss and changing eating habits. I've personally lost over 100 pounds successfully without surgery, I do feel I know what I'm talking about based on experience. I want to provide a book that will help change your life. A great quality book you would benefit from. No scams or fad diets. Your help is kindly appreciated. Thank you! -Krystal

Fasting and muscle wasting.? The opponents of fasting for weight loss claim that one's muscles soon begin to waste away as the body will cannabalize itself to acquire nutrients. I suppose that will happen after a period of time, but surely the individual's BMI must be considered. For example,if someone is 100 lbs. overweight, that's alot of energy to consume before the vital organs are asked to pitch in, yes, no, maybe? And if not, then how do bariatric surgery patients lose weight with such a drastic restriction of caloric intake? They are barely taking in enough to avoid starving. Are there any endocrinologists in the forum?

Does anyone know of a good plastic surgeon in Tampa FL that specializes with Bariatric Patients? I need to have a 'tummy tuck' done due to a 95 lbs weight loss after lapband surgery, and from what I've seen in the Rate MD websites, it's slim pickens of a decent plastic surgeon for this in Tampa FL. (for that matter, it's slim pickens for any type of decent doctor in the Tampa Bay area...especially ob/gyn's....I seem to have been lucky enough to have found all of the molesters, incompetants and drama queen doctors in the area....If you'd like a list of whom to stay far away from, email me, I'd be more than happy to share this info and protect someone else from being physically & emotionally hurt, and almost killed due to negligence and total imcompetance.)

Eastern Medicine - answer for morbid obesity? After many years of dieting/counseling/etc. I am considering bariatric surgery. I, unfortunately, am quite cowardice when it comes down to it. So.. I am curious about alternative means of weight loss. I would be up for visiting an Eastern medicine practitioner or something akin to it, however I am in a fairly small town with limited options. I would also be up for hypnosis.. Has anyone tried either with any degree of success? And as far as combining diet and exercise, twenty years of attempting that and failing is almost enough for one lifetime.

10 points!!!!!!!!summarize please? With no magic weight-loss pill available and more focus on the increasing rate of obesity among adults, people struggling with obesity are turning to surgery, especially procedures that have become less invasive. For local surgeons and hospitals, that demand translates into a growing business for bariatric â€” stomach reduction â€” surgery. Some Bay Area hospitals and medical groups that have performed the surgery for a few years are now expanding, hiring more surgeons and buying more equipment geared for operating on people who weigh as much as 600 pounds. "There are more people understanding the significance of the health risk," said Dr. Mary Estakhri, director of minimally invasive surgery for ValleyCare Health System in Pleasanton. "Years ago, it was seen as incredibly drastic or it was seen as taking the easy way out. But now, frequently patients know other people who have had it, and it's more of a reality." Since 2000, Estakhri has performed stomach reduction surgeries at ValleyCare with laparoscopic surgery, a technique that is less invasive. The health system recently hired another surgeon since officials expect a 25 percent increase in bariatric patients over the next year. The procedure involves inserting a small camera in the surgical area through a small incision, and surgeons view the area on a video screen. They operate with instruments inserted through other small incisions. In the last three years, stomach reduction surgeries have almost doubled, increasing from almost 37,000 in 2000 to over 63,000 for the year ended in June, according to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. About 90 percent of those surgeries were performed in this country. Given average surgery costs of $25,000, that translates to more than $1.4 billion spent on bariatric surgery in the United States in the most recent year. And though many insurers cover it, some only cover a specific type of bariatric operation. It is not uncommon for patients to foot the bill themselves, hospital administrators say. For instance, 20 percent of the patients who have had stomach reduction surgery by Drs. Robert or John Rabkin in San Francisco pay for the surgery themselves, according to their office. Demand for surgeries in the future is expected to remain strong, though it's hard to say what it will be exactly since the decision to undergo the procedure is a personal one. The surgery is meant for morbidly obese people or those people at risk for diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and back problems. About 16 million people in this country are morbidly obese, or at least 100 pounds overweight. "It's a service line that for most hospitals is profitable at this time," said Ken Steele, CEO of St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco. A combination of factors make the surgery more popular now, Estakhri and others say. In the last few years, celebrities including singer Carnie Wilson and NBC weather forecaster Al Roker have had stomach reduction surgery. And national attention has spotlighted the fact that more Americans are obese and that obesity is a high risk for diabetes, hypertension, a host of back problems and ailments like sleep apnea. Dr. John Feng, part of Laparoscopic Associates, a practice in San Francisco headed by Dr. Gregg Jossart, frequently sees patients at satellite offices in Petaluma and Eureka. Three surgeons in the practice perform three kinds of laparoscopic surgery on at least 200 patients a year, mostly at California Pacific Medical Center. The surgeons hold online chat sessions with patients to help them with questions about their recovery. "It's such a growing field right now that I think it will drive a lot of doctors to get this expertise especially in laparoscopic surgery because patients specifically look for that," Feng said. "It's not unusual to have patients come into the office who have read a lot about this surgery and they come into the office and ask" for a specific kind of surgery. "Unless we can find the underlying problems causing obesity, and those are multifactorial, I think it will only grow," Feng said of the demand. The surgeries reduce the size of the stomach and the rate at which calories are absorbed. So after surgery, a person does not want to eat as much. Results of the surgery vary but a person can lose anywhere from half to at least 70 percent of their excess body weight over a period of a year or two following surgery. The surgery can be especially beneficial for adults under age 60, Feng said, because it often enables them to get off expensive medication. Earlier this year, St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco spent about $500,000 to equip an operating room with special tables and equipment. CEO Ken Steele has been engineering a turnaround for the Catholic Healthcare West hospital, which is close to breaking even after losing more than $12 million in 2001. Steele estimates that about 160 bariatric opera

Please critique my daily diet, I just started using Slim Fast Optima about 14 days ago.? Daily diet: 3-4 slim fast optimas anytime between 8am and 6pm according to my schedule. (I am a college student, thus the need for convenience and portability for all meals & snacks except dinner.) For dinner, I generally alternate between having a 300 calorie frozen dinner or having fish (tilapia) and broccoli. I will also eat 200 calories worth of lightly salted rice cakes, and an apple at some time during the day, although some days I will have neither of these. Questions: Is it okay to have 3-4 slimfast optimas a day? I know that some vitamins cause ill effects in excess and the shakes are fortified. My total calories per day range from 1200-1350. My current weight is 281. Is this a proper range of calories? I know that too few could kick me into "starvation mode" and cause my metabolism to slow, in turn, slowing my weight loss. I have to admit though, that I've always been skeptical of this. Don't most bariatric surgeries boil down to forced starvation?

Anyone that has had bariatric weight loss surgery ever experiened black out spells, passout, or/and faint? Cause my fiancee' had biartic surgury over 3 years ago and he has experienced black out spells and all of the above but the past few months it has gotten worse. His surgery doctor said (this was 3 years ago) he said that it should stop when he has lost enough weight and it has but it's just gotten worse.

Weight Loss Lap Band Surgery? I have just been denied a referral from my insurance company to have a Bariatric Consult. I was hoping to have lapband surgery. I have had a weight problem most of my life. I am 53 yr old female and have address the issues that led to my weight problem with a therapist. After two years the therapist says I am a excellent candidate for this surgery. My primary care doctor says the same. Knee problems, one replacement already, high blood pressure, foot pain, begining stages of cornonary artery diseaseand 125lbs of extra weight are not enough to get the insurance company to approve a consult with the surgeon to see if I am a candidate. What do I do? They state I have not had a documented unsucessful weight loss program in the last year. Crap I diet every single day! What should I do?