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Study Reveals Weight Loss Surgery is Cost Effective

Posted: Aug 15 in Weight Loss Tips by

Bariatric surgery, such as Lap Band surgery in Jacksonville, Florida, is a cost-effective solution for people who are mildly or severely obese, according to a recent study by the Washington University School of Medicine. Because people who undergo weight loss surgery are more apt to keep extra weight off in the long term, they are prone to less health problems, which is an overall good economic value. Further, weight loss surgery ultimately saves the severely obese patients money in health care costs due to reduced medical expenditures for disease like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. [Read more]

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Jacksonville Weight Loss Center Titled Best in Town!

Posted: Jun 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

Jacksonville Magazine has featured the Jacksonville Weight Loss Center as the best bariatric practice in the entire Jacksonville area! Dr. Robert Cywes and Dr. Eric Pinnar specialize in advanced laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive techniques, and are an incredibly trusted resource within the Jacksonville community.

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Losing weight prior to your bariatric surgery may result in a shorter hospital stay in Jacksonville

Posted: May 18 in Weight Loss Tips by

For people who are morbidly obese with co-existing medical problems such as diabetes, sleep apnea, liver inflammation, cardiopulmonary vascular disease, degenerative joint disease, loss of vein function and other conditions, bariatric surgery is an effective long-term treatment. Now, according to an October Archives of Surgery report, morbidly obese high-risk people who lose five to 10 percent of their body weight before undergoing bariatric surgery seem to have faster post-operative weight loss and a shorter hospital duration immediately following the surgical procedure. [Read more]

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Bariatric Surgery Improves Heart Health in Obese Patients

Posted: Apr 17 in Weight Loss Tips by

Weight loss surgery is becoming more accepted throughout the medical community. While medical weight loss programs are extremely beneficial, many still find it difficult to lost weight. More people turn toward bariatric surgery with the hope of losing the weight and becoming healthier. Recently, a new study showed that obese patients who suffer from cardiovascular disease and heart failure can truly benefit from bariatric surgery procedures. [Read more]

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International Diabetes Federation Supports Bariatric Surgery

Posted: Mar 24 in Weight Loss Tips by

In a recent position statement, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is recommending the use of bariatric surgery at an earlier stage in the treatment of obese patients who also suffer from Type 2 diabetes. Rather than using weight loss surgery as a last resort, when other treatment methods have failed, it can be a successful earlier treatment strategy. The IDF gave their position statement supporting the earlier use of surgery to combat both obesity and diabetes to the 2nd World Congress on Interventional Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes.

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Understanding Weight Loss Surgery and Obesity

Posted: Jul 05 in Weight Loss Tips by

One medical condition affecting Americans today is morbid obesity, a condition where someone is overweight by at least 100 pounds, with excessive amounts of body fat. If you are morbidly obese, you are at a high risk for many medical problems, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and even premature death. In addition, you may be presented with social and emotional obstacles in your daily life, although there are options like weight loss surgery available to help. [Read more]

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Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, and GERD

Posted: Jun 28 in Weight Loss Tips by

Some of the most common diseases affecting American adults today are type 2 diabetes, heart disease, GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), and high blood pressure. Learn how you can take control of your health and reduce your risk for these chronic illnesses. If you suffer from these diseases already, find out how bariatric surgery and other lifestyle changes can help. [Read more]

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Weight Loss Surgery Tips for Long-Term Success

Posted: Jan 09 in Weight Loss Tips by

If you’ve made the decision to undergo weight loss surgery, chances are you’re not looking for a short-term fix to your weight loss problems. You want to lose weight and keep it off for good. [Read more]

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Facts about Childbearing and Weight Loss Surgery

Posted: Nov 29 in Weight Loss Tips by

If you want to have a child, having one after weight loss surgery is still a viable option. Here are some considerations you must make, and some things you should know: [Read more]

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What is Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence

Posted: Jun 08 in Weight Loss Tips by

When undergoing a surgery as serious as bariatric surgery, patients want to know they are going to be operated on by the best surgeons. They want to put their lives and futures in the hands of competent and trustworthy surgeons and staff, and they need to know that their safety is the center’s top priority. [Read more]

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