New Fitness Yoga Program
that's Easy on the Joints
If you can't do most fitness routines because they're too strenuous,
or because they hurt, this new fitness yoga program is perfect
for you.
Fake FullBar®
Recipe
Have you seen the FullBar® brand diet bars
that are advertised as a Gastric Bypass Surgeon's recommended alternative
to weight loss surgery? Do they work? There's really only two ways
to find out - spend almost $200 to buy a case of real FullBar
cookies all wrapped up in fancy wrappers, or just make some yourself.
Do You Qualify For Gastric Bypass or Lap Band®
Surgery?
Is gastric bypass surgery for you? Are you eligibile?
Page lists BMI requirements and discusses the pre-treatment
program that you may need to follow before your surgeon or insurance
will approve bariatric surgery.
Gastric
Bypass Surgery
How gastric bypass surgery works. Overview of the Roux-en-Y
procedure, the most common form of weight loss surgery.
Cost
of Gastric Bypass Surgery
A frank look at gastric bypass cost - including the
cost of US vs. foreign weight loss clinics, and the question
of insurance coverage.
Gastric
Bypass Diet
Describes the gastric bypass diet that you can expect
to follow after weight loss surgery.
Gastric
Bypass Complications
The common complications of gastric bypass are listed
here for those considering weight loss surgery.
Gastric
Bypass Alternatives
Looks at gastric bypass alternatives, such as fasting,
low calorie diets, diet pills, and behavior modification therapy.
Mini Gastric
Bypass
Explains why mini gastric bypass is considered
LAP-BAND(r) Adjustable
Gastric Banding System
The LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System is a
form of weight loss surgery that is is becoming more popular
because of its lower costs and quicker recovery times.
Obesity Related
Illnesses
To be eligible for gastric bypass surgery you may need
a diagnosis of obesity-related illnesses. This site lists many
common conditions related to obesity.
Gastric Bypass Surgeries and
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Will gastric bypass surgery cure sleep apnea? This article
looks at the recent studies about OSA and weight loss surgery.
Costs of Gastric Bypass
Surgery
This article explores the full cost of gastric bypass
surgery, which can vary widely depending on a number of factors.
The Dumping Syndrome
and Your Post Gastric Bypass Diet
The Dumping Syndrome - why it's a common complication
of gastric bypass surgery, how to avoid some of it's more uncomfortable
symptoms, and why it may actually help you lose weight after
surgery.
Common Complications
of Gastric Bypass Surgery
All surgeries have risks, and gastric bypass surgery
is no exception. This article explores the most common complications
of weight loss surgery.
Gastric
Bypass Alternatives - Insurance Company Funds Research
Blue Cross carrier funds gastric bypass alternative
research to find less expensive and less invasive treatment
for obesity.
Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCD)
Is a VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet) a good alternative
to gastric bypass surgery? This article explores the possibilities
and risk factors of this idea.
Personal Accounts of Gastric Bypass Experiences