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Return to IndexStep 1: Understanding Morbid ObesityStep 2: The Health Risks of ObesityStep 3: Treatment OverviewStep 4: How Weight Loss Surgery Might HelpStep 5: Gastric Bypass SurgeryStep 6: Vertical Banded GastroplastyStep 7: Laparoscopic Adjustable Banding SystemStep 8: Post-Surgical NutritionStep 9: Post-Surgical ExerciseStep 10: Post-Surgical Lifestyle ChangesKey PointsGlossary
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Return to IndexStep 1: Understanding Morbid ObesityStep 2: The Health Risks of ObesityStep 3: Treatment OverviewStep 4: How Weight Loss Surgery Might HelpStep 5: Gastric Bypass SurgeryStep 6: Vertical Banded GastroplastyStep 7: Laparoscopic Adjustable Banding SystemStep 8: Post-Surgical NutritionStep 9: Post-Surgical ExerciseStep 10: Post-Surgical Lifestyle ChangesKey PointsGlossary
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| Surgical weight loss: Personal stories |
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Surgical weight loss is not for everyone. While some people are very happy with their decision to have the surgery, results are different for everyone. These are just a few examples of the many experiences that people can have.
Dana, 42: Lost 95 pounds following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery...
Glenn, 63: Fought his weight for 40 years before having laparoscopic weight loss surgery...
Tanya, 32: Has more energy following her surgical weight loss experience...
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Review Date:
12/29/2010
Reviewed By: Jonas P. DeMuro, MD, specializing in Laproscopic and Obesity Surgery, Winthrop Surgical Associates, Mineola, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Previously reviewed by John Meilahn, MD, FACS, Director, Bariatric Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (10/31/2008).
Reviewed By: Jonas P. DeMuro, MD, specializing in Laproscopic and Obesity Surgery, Winthrop Surgical Associates, Mineola, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Previously reviewed by John Meilahn, MD, FACS, Director, Bariatric Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (10/31/2008).
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