Bariatric Surgery for Severe Obesity
Severe obesity is a chronic condition that is difficult to treat through diet and exercise alone. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems. The operation promotes weight loss and reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by restricting food intake and, in some operations, interrupting the digestive process to prevent the absorption of some calories and nutrients. Recent studies suggest that bariatric surgery may even have a favorable impact on mortality (death) rates in severely obese patients. The best results are achieved when bariatric surgery is followed with healthy eating behaviors and regular physical activity.
- The Normal Digestive Process
- How does surgery promote weight loss?
- What are the surgical options?
- Adjustable Gastric Band
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Biliopancreatic Bypass With a Duodenal Switch
- Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
- What are the complications of these operations?
- Open and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents
- Medical Costs
- Is surgery for you?
- Research
- Additional Reading
- Additional Resource
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Caring for North Chicago Suburbs areas - Glenview, Northbrook, Wilmette, Deerfield, Winnetka, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Kenilworth, Northfield and Glencoe.
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Offering weight loss program through bariatric medicine without bariatric surgery
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Board Certified Internists, world class Internal Medicine Physicians and ABBM certified bariatrician
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Providing Leading edge Comprehensive Personalized Quality care.
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Treating patients with Professionalism, Trust, Respect, Courtesy and Dignity.