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Weight-Loss Surgery Done With Just A Tiny Scar
Written by Health Specialist Kathy Walsh
 March 13, 2009
NEJM - Significant Study on the Safety of Bariatric Surgery
New England Journal of Medical July 30, 2009
Obesity Surgery Is Called Cost-Effective The Wall Stret Journal, by Rhonda L. Rundle Sept 8, 2008
Return on Investment for Bariatric Surgery The American Journal of Managed Care, by Eric A. Finkelstein, PhD, MHA; and Derek S. Brown PhD Sept 2008
When Obesity Surgery Is a Family Affair abcNEWS by Aian Hunter  Aug 4, 2008
“Surgery Helps Patients Lose More Than Weight” Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel, by Heather Glenn February 10, 2005
The Bypass Effect On Diabetes, Cancer Correspondent Lesley Stahl met some people who were once morbidly obese. April 20, 2008
“20,000 Pounds of Reasons to Smile” Aurora Sentinel and Daily Sun Online, by Jake Harkins February 3, 2005
“Gastrointestinal Surgery as a Treatment for Diabetes ” Journal of the American Medical Association, by David E. Cummings, MD and David R. Flum MD, MPH January 23, 2008
“Gastric bypass reduces death risk in the morbidly obese” Survey of Surgeons by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, by Nancy Hellmich August 22,2007
“Adjustable Gastric Banding and Conventional Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial” Journal of American Medical Association, by John B. Dixon MD, Paul E. O'Brien, MD, et. al. June, 2008
“Weight Loss Surgery that can tear couples apart” KUSA-TV by Mark Koebrich May 2006
“Losing and winning: Very obese have different surgical options" Daily Camera, by Cindy Sutter February 5, 2007
“Body Mass Index Can Be A Good Indicator Of Health” CBS4 Denver www.cbsdenver.com March 31, 2007
“Gastric bypass can cure diabetes” Denver Post, by Karen Auge June 20, 2007
“Obesity surgery seen as potential diabetes cure” Focus 28 Wellness, by Associated Press April 29, 2008
“Diabetes study favors surgery to treat obese” The New York Times, by Denise Grady January 23, 2008
“ASMBS statement on JAMA study on Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding” American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, by J.B. Dixon, MD, P.E. O'Brien, MD, et. al. January 23, 2008
Adjustable Gastric Banding and Conventional Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes

JAMA, —Vol 299, No. 3
John B. Dixon, MBBS, PhD
Paul E. O’Brien, MD
Julie Playfair, RN
Leon Chapman, MBBS
Linda M. Schachter, MBBS, PhD
Stewart Skinner, MBBS, PhD
Joseph Proietto, MBBS, PhD
Michael Bailey, PhD, MSc(stats)
Margaret Anderson, BHealthMan

 

January 23, 2008
Gastrointestinal Surgery as a Treatment

JAMA

—Vol 299, No. 3
David E. Cummings, MD
David R. Flum, MD, MPH

January 23, 2008

 

Bariatricedge.com – BariatricEdge.com is dedicated to providing education to all people affected by morbid obesity—from interested, qualified surgery candidates and bariatric surgery patients to the general public.

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Watch videos featuring real bariatric surgery patients and healthcare professionals, and find information that can help you make an informed decision, including:

- The health risks of obesity, including the chronic diseases that can be caused by morbid obesity
- The effectiveness and risks of bariatric surgery
- The different bariatric surgery procedures, including gastric bypass and gastric banding
- How to choose a bariatric surgeon
- What life before and after bariatric surgery is like, including qualifying for surgery, recovering from surgery, and living life post-op

So please, browse the website and learn more about this lifesaving treatment. Watch videos and read Real Patients’ Stories of success.

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As with any surgical procedure, Bariatric Surgery may present risks. Individual Patient results may vary and are not indicative of all outcomes. Patients should consult with their doctors to discuss which type of procedure is appropriate for them.

ObesityHelp.com – Founded in 1998, we are the internet's meeting place for information and resources on obesity and bariatric (weight loss) surgery. We connect patients, surgeons, hospitals, physicians and others fighting against the consequences of obesity.

Patient Advocate Foundation – is a national non-profit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and attorneys. Patient Advocate Foundation seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability.

SleepHelpUSA – is a site dedicated to helping you find information and resources dealing with the subject of snoring and sleep apnea. We understand that snoring can be an embarrassing, and sometimes dangerous condition. We hope to provide you with a better understanding of this condition and to try and point you in the right direction if you need help.

ObesityHelp Magazine is a publication for the information and support of those who are seeking answers to a condition currently affecting more than 1/3 of our population and increasingly includes our children. ObesityHelp Magazine will provide a wealth of information to readers with articles written by respected surgeons and other bariatric professionals and experienced patients.

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“Obesity Surgery Can Cure Diabetes”

“Obesity Surgery Can Cure Diabetes”
News headlines around the world read “Obesity Surgery Can Cure Diabetes” after the first randomized controlled study of the effect of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) on type 2 diabetes was published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Adjustable Gastric Banding and Conventional Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes

Adjustable Gastric Banding and Conventional Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes
Observational studies suggest that surgically induced loss of weight may be effective therapy for type 2 diabetes.