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Procedure
The Adjustable Gastric Band is a device made of silicone that is placed around the top part of the stomach…
Adjustable Gastric Band
Procedure
The Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch begins with creating a tube-shaped stomach pouch similar to the sleeve gastrectomy.
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
Condition
Overview Obesity contributes to bone and joint issues. These issues can increase the risk for accidents and personal injury. Bone…
Bone/Joint Damage and Accidents
Condition
Overview Cancer affects more than half a million lives per year in the United States alone. Obesity is believed to…
Cancer
Condition
Overview Obesity puts a strain on your whole circulatory system, which carries blood through your body through your vessels (arteries…
Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke
Condition
Overview Obesity is a major cause of Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes occurs when blood sugar is too high for your body…
Diabetes
Condition
Overview Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or heartburn, causes stomach acid or intestinal secretions to damage your esophagus. Common GERD symptoms…
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Condition
Overview of Heart Disease Heart disease kills about 600,000 people every year in the United States. The American Heart Association…
Heart Disease
Condition
Obesity is a major cause for high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
Hypertension
Condition
Overview Obesity is no longer considered a cosmetic issue that is caused by overeating and a lack of self-control. The…
Obesity
Condition
Overview People with obesity have reduced breath capacity. They are not able to breathe in as much air in and…
Respiratory Disorders
Procedure
The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, often called the “gastric bypass”, has now been performed for more than 50 years and the…
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Procedure
The Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy, referred to as the SADI-S is the most recent procedure to be…
Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy
Procedure
The Procedure How it Works The new stomach holds less food and liquid helping reduce the amount of food (and…
Sleeve Gastrectomy
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