Tag Archives: bariatric surgery

Bariatric Surgery Abroad is Dangerous

Posted on January 15, 2013 by tbgweightloss

Patients who travel overseas to have cheaper weight loss surgery are putting their lives at risk, UK doctors have warned. Even if they believe they are saving money, they could, in fact, face serious expenses if they have to be … Continue reading →

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Obese Welsh Can Access NHS Weight Loss Surgery

Posted on December 27, 2012 by tbgweightloss

More obese people in Wales may gain access to NHS weight loss surgery, following a review of the criteria for selecting patients for the procedures, reported the BBC. A forthcoming report from the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee to Welsh … Continue reading →

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New Laparoscopic Surgery Guidelines Released

Posted on December 5, 2012 by tbgweightloss

A new weight-loss surgery procedure, known as laparoscopic gastric plication, should be more widely adopted in the UK, according to new guidance issued by the the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), quoted by WebMD website. Typically, weight … Continue reading →

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Is a Gastric Bypass Effective For Teenagers?

Posted on November 20, 2012 by tbgweightloss

A gastric bypass can be as efficient a solution to obesity for teenagers as it is for adults, according to a new study by a Swedish team of researchers, which was published in the International Journal of Obesity. The study … Continue reading →

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Gastric Band Surgery Reduces Cardiovascular Risk

Posted on November 16, 2012 by tbgweightloss

Weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, can be very beneficial to obese people who also have one or more obesity-related conditions that could potentially put their life at risk. According to a recent large-scale study, published in the journal Heart, … Continue reading →

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Babies Born After Mothers’ Weight Loss Surgery Have Lower Heart Disease Risk

Posted on October 31, 2012 by tbgweightloss

Obesity prior to and during pregnancy can pose serious risks for both mothers and babies. However, those risks can be significantly reduced if obese women are given a weight loss surgery before getting pregnant. This is the key finding emerging … Continue reading →

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First Weight Loss Surgery Performed in Maharashtra State India

Posted on October 16, 2012 by tbgweightloss

The first bariatric surgery, (weight loss surgery) in the northern part of India’s Maharashtra state took place in the city of Nashik on 26 September 2012, the Times of India reported on Saturday. Dr Jayant Wagh performed the operation on … Continue reading →

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Gaining extra weight to qualify for weight loss surgery

Posted on November 1, 2011 by tbgweightloss

An alarming trend has become increasingly common in the US and internationally. Overweight and mildly obese patients try to gain more weight just to be able to qualify for weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery is considered the most effective weight … Continue reading →

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Bariatric Surgery Expert Reveals Why People Gain Weight in Winter

Posted on October 26, 2011 by tbgweightloss

Statistics show that people gain 2lbs to 4lbs during the winter season, even if they do not change their eating habits dramatically. Experts reveal why this is happening, by exposing some of the most common reasons. Many people believe that … Continue reading →

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Obesity risks higher in poorer areas

Posted on October 24, 2011 by tbgweightloss

The rates of obesity and diabetes can depend on one’s living area, a new research suggests. According to the study, reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, moving to more affluent areas may lower the risk of gaining weight … Continue reading →

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