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1. | Bariatric Surgery Costs
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 ...
[Added: 01 Sep 2005 Hits: 192 Words: 314]
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2. | Understanding Bariatric Surgery
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity among adults has risen significantly in the U.S. over the last 20 years. In fact, statistics show that 30 percent of adults 20 years of age and older are obese (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher). That ...
[Added: 17 Aug 2005 Hits: 203 Words: 267]
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3. | A Look at Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Most bariatric surgeries can be performed using a minimally invasive technique called laparoscopic bariatric surgery. During this type of procedure, the surgeons make five or six tiny incisions instead of one large incision to perform the operation. The surgeons ...
[Added: 12 Aug 2005 Hits: 265 Words: 214]
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4. | A Look at Bariatric Surgery Patients
Individuals who are interested in bariatric surgery need to be aware of the ramifications. Although significant weight loss can be achieved with the procedure, patients need to have realistic weight loss expectations. Even after the surgery, most patients ...
[Added: 04 Aug 2005 Hits: 190 Words: 286]
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5. | A Look at Bariatric Surgery Complications
Although many patients have few problems after bariatric surgery, there is the potential for complications, both small and large, just as there is with any surgical procedure. Minor complications can include dietary intolerance, hair loss, dry skin, menstrual irregularities, or pain. Other complications that may occur include ...
[Added: 03 Aug 2005 Hits: 184 Words: 221]
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6. | Bariatric Surgery Centers in the U.S.
According to the American College of Surgeons, most severely obese patients fail to maintain a normal, healthy weight without non-surgical means. Because surgery holds the key to success for so many obese Americans, it is helpful to learn about prominent bariatric surgery centers.
Many hospitals ...
[Added: 15 Jul 2005 Hits: 205 Words: 288]
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