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Gastric bypass articles
Recent articles
Gastric bypass for teens is not typically recommended The extreme nature of the bypass operation coupled with the radical lifestyle adjustments and dietary changes do not make adolescents a viable candidate for this surgery.
Diminishing health insurance coverage for obesity surgery procedures As more and more Americans undergo this weight loss procedure the insurance industry is waking up to the escalating costs of obesity related illnesses and procedures and is starting to limit coverage for those procedures still considered "elective".
Bariatric surgery and life-long postoperative care This article explores the life-long level of commitment required after undergoing gastric bypass surgery to manage diet concerns and ongoing physician care.
You are not aloneTake a moment to read what other people have experienced, what treatments worked and didn't, and how they coped with everything.
Coping with obesityNorth American Association for the Study of Obesity
Support groups and hotlines
Online chat forums
Free government resourcesNational Institute of Health - weight loss control
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