Tag Archives: bariatric surgeryOver the years I have seen many patients that struggle with their weight unsuccessfully. Kym, who is a dear friend and has been in the health professional field for years, is one. I have known her for 7 years and she … Continue reading What is the LAP-BAND®? The LAP-BAND® is a small, adjustable, flexible stomach band that limits the amount of food intake and therefore leads to significant weight loss over time. The advantage of the band is that it is usually performed … Continue reading An FDA Advisory Committee has recommended with an 8-2 vote that the FDA extend the currently approved use of Allergan‘s Lad Band® System, used for weight loss surgery, to patients that have a body mass index of 35 and above. … Continue reading
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There were an estimated 200,000 bariatric surgeries performed in 2009, according to the Endocrine Society. As the number of patients undergoing weight loss surgeries continues to grow, the society saw the need for standards of care following these procedures, so … Continue reading New research found that bariatric surgery patients had a significant improvement in memory function three months after surgery. The study was conducted by Gladys Strain, PhD, director of research for laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, who … Continue reading  |
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