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07/25/2008 01:14 AM
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07/22/2008 12:30 PM
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07/23/2008 05:52 PM
Fighting Obesity: Special Report Part 3 (KAUZ Wichita Falls)
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07/25/2008 06:28 AM
Granite City woman is first in country to undergo new obesity surgery at Barnes (Belleville News-Democrat)
A Granite City woman has become the first patient in the country to undergo a new obesity procedure that can restrict the size of the stomach without an incision.

07/22/2008 12:14 PM
U.S. rules on bariatric surgery lead some to Mexico (Chicago Tribune)
At 5-foot-3 and 215 pounds, one thing J. never expected to hear was that she was not obese enough.

07/25/2008 12:41 AM
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Nurses' Notes - Bariatric surgery could be a lifesaver Fifty-seven percent of Montana residents are overweight or obese. This costs us $175 million dollars a year in health care and lost work productivity.

07/23/2008 01:13 AM
New bariatric program set to start soon (Deseret Morning News)
A new bariatric surgery program is set to begin at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.

07/25/2008 12:40 AM
Nurses' Notes - Bariatric surgery could be a lifesaver (Missoulian)
Fifty-seven percent of Montana residents are overweight or obese. This costs us $175 million dollars a year in health care and lost work productivity. Being overweight is associated with many physical problems, but when does being overweight change to being obese?

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  Gastric Bypass Surgery - Knowing the Risks

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Craig Thompson

Like any other type of elective surgery, gastric bypass surgery comes complete with its own set of risks. In fact, 10 to 20 percent of gastric bypass patients require follow-up surgery to correct a complication of the original weight loss surgery, according to the National Institutes of Health. The following list covers the most serious risks, and necessary treatments.

Pulmonary Embolism - Patients face a one percent chance of blood clots developing in the legs after surgery. Several techniques can prevent the formation of clots, such as using surgical compression stockings that put pressure on the legs and maintain blood flow in the days following surgery. If clots do form, they may break off and be carried into the lungs, where they can get caught. Emergency surgery is required.

Peritonitis - If a staple or suture used during surgery ruptures and allows stomach fluid to leak into the abdominal cavity, it can cause a serious infection, called peritonitis. Emergency surgery is required to seal the leak, followed by treatment with antibiotics to kill the infection.

Gallstones - More than one-third of gastric bypass surgery patients develop gallstones, which seem to be caused by rapid weight loss. If a patient has gallstones before the operation, the surgeon will remove the gall bladder during the gastric bypass operation to prevent further difficulties. If there are no signs of gall bladder problems, the doctor may prescribe medication to minimize the risk after surgery.

Chronic Vomiting - The connection between the stomach and the intestines can narrow as a result of scar tissue forming. When this occurs, food cannot pass easily through the channel, which may cause nausea and vomiting after eating. To correct the problem during follow-up surgery, the doctor will insert a balloon into the opening and stretch it. This outpatient procedure has a 90 percent success rate.

Dumping Syndrome - This problem occurs when food moves too quickly through the small intestine and causes nausea, weakness, sweating, faintness, and possibly diarrhea soon after eating. Normally, it is caused eating highly refined foods, like sugars. Proper dietary precautions can prevent or control this problem.

Nutritional Deficiencies - Approximately 30 percent of gastric bypass patients develop severe nutritional deficiencies, such as anemia, osteoporosis, and metabolic bone disorders. Taking the correct combination of dietary supplements can prevent these problems.

Stomach Ulcers - Ulcers can develop at the top part of the intestine when it is connected to the new stomach pouch. Traditional ulcer treatments are used.

Hernia - Hernias can develop in any part of the abdominal muscles where there is a weak point that allows a part of the stomach or intestines to push through. Surgery can correct this problem.

Pregnancy - Women should not get pregnant for at least two years after surgery to prevent serious post-surgical complications. Women who later become pregnant must also be careful to take the correct nutritional supplements to protect both her and the baby from developing nutritional deficiencies.

Bowel Obstruction - This problem can result when scar tissue develops where the stomach was sewn or stapled to create a smaller pouch. This requires immediate emergency medical treatment that may include surgery.

With all of the hazards involved, you need to carefully weigh the risks against the benefits of gastric bypass surgery. On the positive side, in addition to weight loss, gastric bypass surgery can dramatically reduce the chance of obesity-related heart disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea, as well as improve lower back and knee problems. Before arranging gastric bypass surgery, discuss all treatment options with your doctor to determine the course of action that is right for you.

This article provides an overview of health issues related to gastric bypass surgery and is not intended to replace the advice of a medical practitioner. Please consult your doctor prior to making any major medical decisions.

About the author:

Craig Thompson, better known as "Big T," a former sumo wrestler who used to tip the scales at 400 pounds has since reinvented himself as a singer and bandleader. As one of the earliest to have Gastric Bypass Surgery, in 1997.

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Fighting Obesity: Special Report Part 3 (KAUZ Wichita Falls)
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07/20/2008 03:11 AM
Bumstead: Is shrimp crimping my fat-burning groove? (Eaton Rapids Community News)
The following is the fourth in an ongoing series of columns about Carla Bumstead's experience with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. She had the surgery April 15, 2008.

07/22/2008 03:16 PM
Surgery leaves no incision (Miami Herald)
Eight years ago, Darlene Dillard was obese. At 58, 280 pounds hung on her 5-foot-2-inch frame. She was borderline diabetic, had high blood pressure and couldn't tie her shoes.

07/23/2008 01:13 AM
New bariatric program set to start soon (Deseret Morning News)
A new bariatric surgery program is set to begin at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.

07/24/2008 10:31 PM
Memorial’s Bariatric Program Receives BlueCross And BlueShield Association Special Designation (The Chattanoogan)
The BlueCross and BlueShield Association has designated Memorial Hospital’s Bariatric Program as a Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery. Memorial is the only hospital in Chattanooga to receive this recognition.

07/15/2008 01:15 PM
Laparoscopic gastric bypass provides better results (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Performing gastric bypass surgery to reduce the weight of morbidly obese patients using a laparoscopic method, rather than the conventional more invasive "open" abdominal method, reduces postoperative complications, the need for a second operation, and shortens hospital stays, new research shows. Nevertheless, laparoscopic gastric bypass is more expensive.

07/25/2008 12:40 AM
Nurses' Notes - Bariatric surgery could be a lifesaver (Missoulian)
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07/25/2008 06:28 AM
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07/23/2008 05:24 PM
Comprehensive bariatric surgery now offered locally (NBC 2 Fort Myers)
Gastric bypass and lap band surgeries have been offered for years, but there hasn't been a complete program in Lee County, until now. Lee Memorial Health Systems has introduced a comprehensive bariatric surgery program.

07/21/2008 03:53 PM
Gastric Bypass Surgery and Diabetes (KAMC Lubbock)
Gastric bypass surgery may be an option for more than just weight loss. It may also help with type-2 diabetes. One hospital hopes to prove that a similar surgery could help non-obese diabetics.

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