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Obesity and Infertility: Weight Loss Surgery Helps Aid Pregnancy
The 33 NewsCicelyann Perkins is a shadow of her former self--just a few short years ago she was much heavier--those were the days before her weight loss surgery in 2007. "Going in I think I was 246," Cicelyann said with a laugh. "I try not to remember that--as of...Tags: Surgery, Infertility, Cosmetic Procedures, Medical Research, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Weight Loss Surgery Patients: Feel Free to Exercise!
The 33 NewsNicole Calhoun weighed 315 pounds before she had weight loss surgery three years ago and got down to 265 but that was it. Recently she heard about a post bariatric exercise study at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She signed up--but found...Tags: Surgery, Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Cosmetic Procedures, Medical Research
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Wishard Hospital drops bariatric services
Fox59Wishard Hospital has stopped performing bariatric surgeries, which are now being shifted to other hospital groups around Central Indiana. Instead of offering the stomach bypass procedures, Wishard representatives said the hospital will focus on...Tags: Indiana, Surgery, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Services
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Bariatric surgery: not much of a life-saver for older, severely obese men
HealthWhile bariatric surgery has improved the health and quality of life for many patients with weight-related illnesses, it does not increase the short-term survival of severely obese older men, a recent study published in the Journal of the American... -
Free bariatric seminar to be held in East Jordan
In conjunction with its new bariatric surgery weight loss program, Northern Michigan Regional Health System will offer a free bariatric surgery seminar in East Jordan from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, June 6, at the East Jordan Family Health Clinic. The clinic...Tags: Surgery, Health Insurance, Diseases and Illnesses, Diabetes, Social Issues
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Lose weight with fake food?
![News from <a href="http://www.obesity.org/obesity2010/">the Obesity Society</a> annual meeting in San Diego:](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-10/56658937-10155400.jpg "News from <a href="http://www.obesity.org/obesity2010/\">the Obesity Society</a> annual meeting in San Diego:")
News from the Obesity Society annual meeting in San Diego:
-- Doctors have tried inserting a balloon into the stomach to make a person feel full so he won't eat as much and will lose weight. Now scientists are turning to a similar strategy that...Tags: Surgery, Science and Technology, Diets and Dieting, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Weight Loss
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Gastric bypass before babies?
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterAn overweight woman who has weight-loss surgery before becoming pregnant may help break the cycle of obesity in her family, according to a new study. Researchers found that children born to women who had weight-loss surgery before pregnancy have improved...Tags: State University of New York, Surgery, Brooklyn (New York City), Medical Research, Diabetes
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Gastric bypass: Is it a diabetes fix?
The discovery came about by accident more than a decade ago: Weight-loss surgery often led to dramatic improvements in the control of Type 2 diabetes, often before patients had even left the hospital.
Today, evidence of the connection is so solid that...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Chemical Industry, Hernia, Sleep Apnea, Insulin
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What now for weight loss?
![<span style="font-size: small;">The country is down to onededicated, prescription obesity medication -- the not-too-pleasantXenical -- since Friday's announcement that <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-1009-meridia-20101008,0,1126518.story">Meridiawill be removed</a> from the market due to an increased risk ofheart problems among people with cardiovascular disease. But, notto fear, the major gathering of experts on obesity are gatheringSaturday through Tuesday in San Diego for the <a href="http://www.obesity.org/obesity2010/">Obesity 2010 meeting</a>. Theschedule looks packed with promising ideas aimed at reducing thegirth of Americans although, I must say, I don't see any easyfixes. We'll bring you the meeting highlights daily here at BoosterShots.</span> <span style="font-size: small;">In Saturday'snews:</span>](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-10/56645143-09113935.jpg "<span style="font-size: small;\">The country is down to onededicated, prescription obesity medication -- the not-too-pleasantXenical -- since Friday's announcement that <a href=\"http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-1009-meridia-20101008,0,1126518.story\">Meridiawill be removed</a> from the market due to an increased risk ofheart problems among people with cardiovascular disease. But, notto fear, the major gathering of experts on obesity are gatheringSaturday through Tuesday in San Diego for the <a href=\"http://www.obesity.org/obesity2010/\">Obesity 2010 meeting</a>. Theschedule looks packed with promising ideas aimed at reducing thegirth of Americans although, I must say, I don't see any easyfixes. We'll bring you the meeting highlights daily here at BoosterShots.</span> <span style=\"font-size: small;\">In Saturday'snews:</span>")
The country is down to onededicated, prescription obesity medication -- the not-too-pleasantXenical -- since Friday's announcement that Meridiawill be removed from the market due to an increased risk ofheart problems among people with cardiovascular...Tags: Surgery, Heart Problems, Health Insurance, Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Research
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Gastric bypass and alcohol: mix with caution
Alcohol can be a minefield for anyone trying to lose weight. But for bariatric surgery patients, drinking can become increasingly problematic, a new study has found. Changes in the way the body absorbs and metabolizes alcohol after gastric bypass mean...Tags: Surgery, Health, Obesity, Colleges and Universities, WebMD Corporation
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Health System to host bariatric seminars
In conjunction with its new bariatric surgery weight loss program, Northern Michigan Regional Health System will offer three bariatric surgery seminars. Since one size or procedure does not fit all patients, several new weight loss options will be...Tags: Surgery, Health Insurance, Diseases and Illnesses, Diabetes, Social Issues
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Obama administration's balancing act: Health insurance benefits vs. costs
Kaiser Health NewsEven as House Republicans press to repeal the health care law, government advisers this week are preparing to wade into one of the most contentious questions raised by the legislation: What benefits must insurers cover? The answer will affect tens of...Tags: Justice System, Behavioral Conditions, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Cost, Social Issues
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