June 30, 2007 at 9:18 am | Surgery Centers
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As the number of bariatric surgeries increases each year, bariatric surgeons become more competitive … and creative. I just stumbled across a video on YouTube from a surgeon who provides Lap-Band surgery in Mexico. Then I noticed that several more weight loss surgery centers are doing the same thing, creating commercials / infomercials to promote their centers.
I cannot fault these advertisers. After all, you have to get the word out somehow. But I worry that weight loss surgery might become glamorized in the future, with sleek brochures and ads, celebrity testimonials, etc.
If you are considering bariatric weight loss surgery, it’s absolutely essential that you get all the facts and look at the big picture. That’s the entire purpose of this website — to present you with all sides of the story, the pros and cons, the benefits vs. risks, etc.
Our weight loss surgery quiz is a great place to start with such research!
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June 28, 2007 at 5:03 pm | Bariatric Surgery
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I just stumbled across a very informative article (technically a Q&A) written by Dr. Andrew Weil. You probably recognize the name, as Dr. Weil has written many books on health and nutrition, and appears on TV regularly.
His article is about nutrition after weight loss surgery (in this case gastric bypass). Specifically, it explains how you need to optimize your nutrition after weight loss surgery by taking vitamin and mineral supplements, increasing your iron intake, etc.
Here’s an excerpt:
“Because your body will have difficulty absorbing certain nutrients after the surgery, you will also need to take vitamin and mineral supplements daily. Caroline Apovian, M.D., director of the Nutrition and Weight Management Center at Boston Medical Center, tells me that you’ll need a daily chewable multivitamin plus additional calcium and vitamin D.”
Read the full article here
Related article: Diet After Bariatric Surgery
June 27, 2007 at 8:53 am | Surgery Centers
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NewHope Bariatrics Opens First Obesity Treatment Center in Los Angeles
Centers Will Focus on Adjustable Gastric Banding in an Outpatient Settin
CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NewHope Bariatrics announced today the opening of its first Ambulatory Surgery Center focused on the treatment of obesity through adjustable gastric banding. The center is based in Los Angeles. The Medical Director of the NewHope Bariatrics Center is David G. Davtyan, M.D., a leading bariatric surgeon who has been performing the LAP-BAND® System procedure since its FDA approval in 2001.
“The NewHope Bariatrics executive management and Dr. Davtyan share a mission to deliver innovative and effective surgical solutions to the increasing number of Americans who are suffering from obesity-related health conditions,” said David Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer of NewHope Bariatrics. Obesity is a serious healthcare issue with annual costs expected to exceed $200 billion in the United States alone. “We believe the LAP-BAND® System represents a real advance for patients as a safer, less invasive alternative to gastric bypass surgery, and one that is incredibly cost-efficient at reducing or resolving many of the health conditions involved with being overweight,” added Mr. Crane.
“I am pleased to be associated with a facility singularly focused on helping people lose weight and live healthier lives,” said Dr. Davtyan. “The NewHope Bariatrics Weight Loss Center offers a comprehensive program beginning with extensive education, pre-surgical consultation and financial counseling, and continuing through aftercare programs focused on long-term clinical support and access to a community forum of patients and healthcare professionals. The entire program is designed to help people achieve their weight loss goals and improve their quality of life.”
The NewHope Bariatrics Weight Loss Center of Los Angeles will begin performing LAP-BAND® System procedures in July. It is located at 11847 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200 in Beverly Hills. Free educational seminars are offered to the public on July 24, Aug. 7 and Aug. 21 at 6:30 pm at the Sheraton Delfina on 530 West Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica. To register, please call 1-877-NEW-HOPE (1-877-639-4673).
NewHope Bariatrics (Charlotte, N.C.) develops and operates ambulatory surgery centers and short-stay surgical hospitals in partnership with highly regarded bariatric surgeons that serve the needs of the seriously overweight. The NewHope Bariatric Centers focus on adjustable gastric banding procedures (primarily the LAP-BAND® System), delivering compassionate care, excellent clinical and financial results, and superior patient satisfaction ratings. For more information, visit www.newhopebariatrics.com.
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