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Loading...Weight loss surgeries have witnessed huge popularity in recent times. The number of stomach-shrinking operations, a type of bariatric surgery meant for severely obese people has skyrocketed in recent years. Few celebrities of Hollywood have also opted for this form of surgery to curtail obesity. But there are various risks associated with these surgeries especially […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...The cost of Bariatric surgery can be quite high. The typical price of an operation can be $25,000 or more. Medical insurance coverage varies by state and insurance provider, and although some states have legislation in place that requires insurers to offer weight loss surgery for patients, providing it meets health criteria laid down by […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Bariatric surgery for weight loss may be a life-saving procedure, but it is not cheap. Although a number of insurance companies cover the procedure, many individuals find that their medical insurance providers balk at the cost. Most insurance companies require a letter outlining a patient’s weigh-loss history and the medical necessity for the surgery before […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Surgery is the most severe of the recommended treatments for obesity. Bariatric surgery is reserved for cases of severe obesity that have been resistant to all other methods of weight loss and weight control. There are two basic types of bariatric surgery (also known as gastrointestinal surgery), each with a different purpose.
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Bariatric Scales Treating and managing obesity has created a demand for bariatric equipment in recent years and the need for bariatric scales has increased significantly. Due to the nature of obesity, a bariatric patient may require special assistance from their healthcare providers and the equipment they use. Developers of bariatric scales have made great strides […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...People dealing with obesity can now benefit from bariatric surgery. This specialized procedure is only offered for those patients who are morbidly obese, and need to have this surgery to avoid life-threatening complications. Not all overweight people can choose to have this surgery though since it is a major procedure that presents significant risks and […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Thousands of patient records had been reviewed and yielded an alarming discovery about a previously unknown risk associated with a popular weight loss operation: Suicide in bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery is a complex surgical procedure concerned with causes, prevention and treatment of severe overweight known as obesity. Bariatric operations are major gastrointestinal procedures which alter […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Overweight and obese people are constantly on the look out for new gadgets or devices they can use to shed off their unwanted pounds. Some have success stories, some fail. Some understand the concept of healthy weight-loss, some are looking for a quick fix. Some opt to do it the natural way, some choose surgery. […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Bariatric surgery can involve a lot of preparation before you actually get to the hospital. You may find that it can get so hectic that you don’t have time to feel nervous, then again you may not. As it is a major surgery and will require a lot of healing time afterwards. After you’ve had […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Everyone needs protein for a healthy body and for muscle growth. In fact people who go the gym need a reliable protein supplement before or after exercise. There are hundreds of protein supplements available in the market today but Fresh Start is the first specifically created for the lap band, bariatric, and gastric bypass patient. […]