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Bariatric surgery vs. GLP-1’s, which is better?
Bariatric surgery vs. GLP-1's is a hotly-debated topic today. Surgical procedures such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, have long been recognized as effective…
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New Study Finds Weight Loss Surgery Extends Lives
by Dr. Trace Curry, Cincinnati, Ohio I remember when I did my first laparoscopic gastric bypass in 2003 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio. …
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Gastric Band Revision – Old
Lap Band and gastric band revisions is becoming a more commonly performed procedure, because at one time gastric bands were the most popular weight…
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Nutrition Before Body Contouring After Weight Loss
Prepare for body contouring after weight loss with a nutrition review. Learn why protein intake, laboratory testing, and deficiency treatment matter.
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Can Weight-Loss Surgery Lower the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?
Can weight-loss surgery lower type 2 diabetes risk? Understand the research, what a relative risk reduction means, and why individual results vary.
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Metabolic Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes: Remission and Long-Term Care
Learn how metabolic surgery may help type 2 diabetes, why remission is different from a cure, and what medication review and long-term follow-up involve.
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