We recently posted about a new report on gastric bypass for older patients. The report that we cited has made its way into the news stream and is now popping up all over the web. If you’d like to learn more about this subject, here’s a roundup of some recent stories:
Bariatric Surgery Appears Safe for [...]
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June 20, 2007 5:15 pm | 
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Is bariatric weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass) safe for patients over 60 years old? That is a question posed by doctors at the Case Western Reserve University, and published in the June issue of Archives of Surgery.
According to the report:
…a recent review of the Medicare database … reported significant mortality rates in all Medicare recipients [...]
Gastric Bypass | Senior Editor | June 19, 2007 7:13 am | Comments Off
It has long been known that bariatric weight-loss surgery lowers risk of heart disease in most patients. Most patients of weight loss surgery lose a significant amount of weight as a result of their surgeries. That’s the point, after all. This weight reduction has a direct, positive impact on the patient’s risk of heart disease [...]
Gastric Bypass | Senior Editor | June 14, 2007 5:16 pm | Comments Off
The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise (Texas) ran a story today about a woman who underwent bariatric surgery for obesity. Specifically, the woman had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Story excerpt:
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass results in a 1 to 2-ounce stomach pouch with an outlet about the size of an M&M candy. Patients can lose from three to five lbs. [...]
Gastric Bypass, Success Stories | Senior Editor | June 13, 2007 7:57 am | Comments Off
A recent article on the Detroit News website covers the story of Vanessa Bell Armstrong, famed gospel singer and weight-loss surgery patient. Vanessa underwent a gastric bypass surgery a few years ago, and since then she has lost nearly 60 pounds.
Story excerpt:
Now, shortly after releasing her latest album, “Walking Miracle,” Armstrong is publicly discussing the [...]
Gastric Bypass, Success Stories | Senior Editor | May 26, 2007 8:55 am | Comments Off