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Family Ties with Gastric Bypass Surgery
April 25, 2008 09:28
Ten members of an extended family underwent gastric bypass surgery. All had painful memories of growing up and all agree that it was one of the best things they have done for themselves.The stomach is divided into two sections, creating a top piece that is... (Read Article)
Gastric Bypass Surgery & Pregnancy
April 21, 2008 14:04
How safe is pregnancy after gastric bypass surgery? One study said that women who became pregnant after gastric bypass surgery experienced complications, such as bleeding and restricted growth of the fetus. A newer study suggested that weight-loss surgery protects obese women and their babies from gestational diabetes.
It is recommended that women wait a year to 18 months before getting pregnant after gastric bypass surgery. Rapid or persistent weight loss may deprive a fetus and mother of iron, folate, vitamin B-12, and calcium. Be sure to take your vitamins for a healthy baby and healthy mom.see: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pregnancy-after-gastric-bypass/AN01828
Family Ties with Gastric Bypass Surgery
April 17, 2008 11:57
Ten members of an extended family underwent gastric bypass surgery. All had painful memories of growing up and all agree that it was one of the best things they have done for themselves.The stomach is divided into two sections, creating a top piece that is... (Read Article)
Senator Proposed Health Insurance Cover Gastric Bypass Surgery
April 16, 2008 08:40
If a Republican Senator from New Hampshire has his way, gastric bypass surgery could be covered by health insurance. According to his legislative cronies and health insurance companies it won't be an option any time soon.The Senator had gastric bypass and had... (Read Article)
Lap-Band Gastric Bypass Surgery
April 14, 2008 13:23
The type of bariatric surgery called Lap-Band involves applying a prosthesis around the stomach to create a small gastric pouch. By creating a smaller gastric pouch, the Lap-Band limits the amount of food that the stomach will hold at any time do that the... (Read Article)
