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Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost & Profile
- Avg. Cost: $25000
- Candidate: BMI of 40 or higher
- Length: 2 hours
- Treatments: One
- Results: Permanent
- Back to work: 3-6 weeks
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Bariatric Surgery and Public Attention
Bariatric surgery, the stomach shrinking procedure that is sometimes referred to as weight loss surgery, has worked its way into the American vernacular in recent years, and continued media attention is keeping the controversial procedure fresh on public tongues. In the last twelve months Medicare has removed language from official documents stating that obesity is not an illness, health insurers like Michigan's M-Care have added benefits including discounts on weight loss programs and bariatric surgery, and clips of the surgery being performed made its way into the blockbuster documentary Super Size Me. The amount of surgeries being performed reflects this trend. The number continues to increase, and, according to Georgeann Mallory, executive director of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS), more than 140,000 are expected for 2004, the most since the procedure was first performed in 1954.
As obesity and associated diseases is on its way to replacing smoking as the number 1 preventable death in America, there is no end in sight to the attention that this surgery is getting. Despite a mortality rate estimated from 0.1% to 1-2%, the majority of patients enjoy benefits including weight loss and the reversal of life threatening diseases such as type II diabetes. Many overweight patients find the risk to reward ratio acceptable and make the life altering commitment that comes with the surgery. The spin off of this increase has meant a boom for the plastic surgery field.
Behind the Numbers
In 2003, more than 52,000 post-bariatric plastic surgery procedures were performed according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Many patients are loosing excessive amounts of weight in a short period of time, and in many instances the remaining skin is not elastic enough to shrink back down. What results is a lot of saggy or drooping skin, especially in the arms, stomach, thighs, breasts, and buttocks. For some, these issues are ones of aesthetics, for others, personal hygiene is a concern, but whatever the reason, these patients come to surgeons' offices, posing a new challenge.
Though tummy tucks, lower body lifts, and liposuction are not new to the cosmetic surgery world, performing these (and other) procedures on post-bariatric patients often requires a different approach. In fact, the demand and relative newness of these types of procedures have occasioned both the ASPS and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) to devote several-hour long seminars to it at their annual meetings in 2004.
The Post-Bariatric Patient and the Plastic Surgeon's Dilemma
As in all cosmetic procedures, the consultation is an important step in determining what and how procedures should be performed to achieve desired results. During this time surgeons get to know their patients, their medical history, what expectations the patients have following surgery, and their physical and mental health, both of which must be in good shape in order to undergo intensive surgery that can last up to six hours or more under general anesthetic. In turn, patients are educated on procedural practices and common results. This is the time for patients to ask all of their questions, familiarize themselves with possible risks, and become comfortable with their doctor.
What makes body contouring, or body reshaping, more difficult after bariatric surgery is that the skin has usually been permanently damaged by being so extremely stretched. The result is that the patient's skin will loosen with age faster than a normal patient's. Bariatric patients desiring such reshaping after surgery should find a specialist with experience dealing with this type of situation.
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Surgery Information Guide
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Basics of Gastric Bypass Surgery"I've heard about the surgery and I'm looking to learn a bit more about things like cost, whether it's right for me, and what options I have."
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- Gastric Bypass / Gastric Banding Basics
Bariatric surgery, the surgical reduction of stomach volume, has been performed for decades in the United States. The two FDA approved procedures practiced most frequently are gastric bypass, which creates a small pouch that is attached to the small intestine, and gastric banding, a silicone band strapped around the upper portion of the stomach. Many of today's surgeries are done with minimally invasive technology that reduces pain and scarring. - BMI for Children and Teens (BMI-for-age)
Calculate the BMI for children and find out what it means. - Body Mass Index Calculator (BMI)
Take a moment to calculate your BMI and find out what it means. BMI is just one of many factors related to developing a chronic disease (such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes). - Bariatric Surgery Basics
When diet and exercise have failed to produce results, an increasing percent of the population has turned to bariatric surgery, dramatically reducing their stomach volume. Though this procedure can offer benefits such as weight loss and reversal of life threatening diseases like type II diabetes, there are also associated risks that patients should be aware of. Choosing your surgeon carefully and being dedicated to post-operative changes in eating habits are steps to successful surgery.
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Details of Gastric Bypass Surgery"I already know some basic things about the surgery and I'm ready to research some of the details and maybe ask some questions."
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Contouring of the Body after weight loss is a major concern for many bariatric patients, however, extra skin around the face can create similar aesthetic issues. Beverly Hills surgeon Dr. David Saadat discusses his experience with re-shaping the face of post-bariatric patients. - Dietary Guidelines Focus on Calories, Physical Activity, and...
The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans was realesed January 12th. The report focuses on how Americans can live a healthier lifestyle by monitoring what foods their calories come from. - Bariatric Surgery Links
Links to other sites of interest about bariatric surgery. - Do I Need Plastic Surgery After My Bariatric Surgery?
After bariatric surgery excess skin can become droopy and saggy. Learn what plastic surgery can do to fix this problem. - Patient Perspective: Life After Gastric Bypass
Two years after gastric bypass surgery Stacy Long has lost a hundred pounds and is feeling better than ever, but it took a lot of effort. Read how she adapted to life after surgery and changed her life. - Patient Perspective: Losing Weight, Gaining Self-Confidence
Marsha Friedberg underwent bariatric surgery in 2001 and plastic surgery to re-contour her body 3 years later. She is now healthy, happy, and enjoying life like she hasn't in years. - Studying the Effects of Bariatric Surgery
Recent studies show that experienced surgeons and hospitals greatly reduce the risks associated with bariatric surgery. - Is Bariatric Surgery A Safe Option For Teens?
New evidence suggests that teenagers are at no greater risk when they undergo bariatric surgery in order to lose weight, but some doctors are still skeptical. - How to Choose the Right Doctor for Weight Loss Surgery
With dozens of bariatric surgeons and doctors available, how do you make the right choice? Here are some tips on choosing the right doctor for weight loss surgery: - 10 Things You Need for Recovery After Plastic Surgery
Your procedure may leave you with scars, pain and stress during the recovery stages, and planning ahead with the right tools and supplies can make recovery much easier. Here are the top ten things you need. - Gastric Bypass Surgery Before & After Photos
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Ready for Gastric Bypass Surgery"I've pretty much finished by research on the surgery and I think I'm ready to find and meet with a doctor to get started."
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- Seven Signs You’re Ready for Plastic Surgery
If you’ve decided to jump into a plastic surgery to fix a figure flaw, you’ll be joining millions of Americans going under the knife for the latest procedure. But are you really ready? - Find Bariatric Doctors In Other Cities
- Patient Financing
Think you'll need help paying for your surgery? Almost anyone is a candidate for easy financing of up to 100% of the surgery costs.
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After Gastric Bypass Surgery
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- Healthy Lifestyle Tips After Gastric Bypass Surgery – Living...
From new workout routines to eating a high-protein meal plan, here are some healthy lifestyle tips for living well after drastic weight loss. - Food Shopping After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Since most bariatric patients must limit the quantities of food at each meal, a carefully planned menu is required. Here are some of the key foods to include in your weekly diet after gastric bypass surgery. - Recommend Your Doctor
- Healthy Lifestyle Tips After Gastric Bypass Surgery – Living...
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Featured Articles & News Related to Gastric Bypass Surgery"What other related things might I like to know?"
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- Bariatric Surgery: When Patients Become the Center of Attention...
Bariatric surgery centers often take a more comprehensive approach and require more from their patients than basic surgeons that may not focus solely on baraitrics. If you're a patient that benefits from additional attention and additional tools and resources, both before and after surgery, centers of this type could offer you yet another option when considering bariatric surgery. - Large Diet, Large Health Risks
Morgan Spurlock and his thirty-day McDonald’s diet gained big numbers at the box office and on his doctor's scale. Read about his health risks and public and corporate reaction after the first few months in theatre. - Bariatrics: The Surgical Way to a Smaller Stomach
The high profile cases of bariatric surgery, including Roseanne Barr, Al Roker, and Carnie Wilson, have grabbed the American publics attention. The frequency of this stomach shrinking surgery is continually growing and attracting more and more of the medical profession with better technology and more experience. - Weight Loss Programs that Work – REALIZE Gastric Band Unveiled...
If morbid obesity is taking its toll on your health and lifestyle, gastric band surgery may be an effective way to lose the weight for good. When you have over 50 lbs. to lose, dieting and exercise usually aren’t enough; gastric band surgery can help you lose the weight by constricting the size of your stomach so you simply eat less. Weight loss experts and bariatric surgeons are now turning to an improved version of the original silicone prosthetic device of gastric bands with The REALIZE Gastric Band. - Seven Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery
For those that have at least 100 pounds to lose, obesity surgery may be the only solution for stopping excessive weight gain in its tracks. Still, weight loss isn’t the only benefit of the drastic change; here are seven other advantages of the gastric bypass procedure. - Treating Obesity Without Gastric Bypass Surgery – What Are the...
Weight loss surgery offers hope for those who need to lose more than 100 pounds, and procedures such as gastric bypass, gastric banding and other bariatric procedures are helping many win at the battle of the bulge. But is surgery the only choice for dramatic weight loss? - Addiction Transfer After Gastric Bypass Surgery – The Hidden...
To conquer the problem of excessive weight gain and cases of obesity, many Americans turn to gastric bypass surgery to eliminate the extra pounds. Unfortunately, these patients are also vulnerable to several vices if food addiction is left unaddressed. - Gastric Banding Reduces Impact of Type 2 Diabetes
While millions of obese patients pursue gastric bypass surgery to get rid of excess pounds, weight loss may not be the only reason to go under the knife. Gastric banding surgery may help improve conditions of Type 2 diabetes; find out why. - Surgeons Announce Surgery-Free Weight Loss Procedure
Anxious to lose those excess pounds? Surgery may not be your only option; researchers are testing an innovative procedure that helps patients block out calories and lose an extensive amount of weight - all without a single incision.
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