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Results 1 - 10 of 165 for "weight-loss" surgery
  1. Before weight-loss surgery - what to ask your doctor 
    Weight-loss surgery is done to help you lose weight and get healthier. After the surgery, you will not ... ask your health care provider before you have weight-loss surgery.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000259.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. After weight-loss surgery - what to ask your doctor 
    Weight-loss surgery is done to help you lose weight and get healthier. After the surgery, you will not ... lose weight? What will eating be like after weight-loss surgery? What should I eat or drink when I ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000258.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Gastric bypass surgery 
    Weight-loss surgery (also called metabolic and bariatric surgery or MBS) may be an option if you have moderate to high-risk obesity and have not been able to lose enough weight ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007199.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Weight-loss surgery and children 
    Many adults who have weight-loss surgery are able to lose a large amount of weight. This weight loss can have health benefits such as: Better control ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000356.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Life after weight-loss surgery 
    You may have just started to think about weight-loss surgery. Or, you may have already made the decision to have surgery. Weight-loss surgery can help you: Lose weight Improve or eliminate ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000350.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Laparoscopic gastric banding 
    Weight-loss surgery (also called metabolic and bariatric surgery or MBS) may be an option if you have moderate ... banding is not as large as with other weight loss surgery . The average weight loss is about one-third ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007388.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Gastric bypass surgery - discharge 
    ... perioperative nutritional, metabolic, and nonsurgical support of the bariatric surgery patient 2019 update: cosponsored by American Association of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000172.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Laparoscopic gastric banding - discharge 
    ... perioperative nutritional, metabolic, and nonsurgical support of the bariatric surgery patient 2019 update: cosponsored by American Association of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000180.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Vertical sleeve gastrectomy 
    ... closed. The surgery takes 60 to 90 minutes. Weight-loss surgery may increase your risk for gallstones. Your surgeon ... the gallbladder. It may be done before the weight-loss surgery or at the same time.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007435.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Weight Loss Myths & Facts Quiz 
    ... lead the way and set a good example. Weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) cures obesity. The correct answer is ... surgery alone is not a cure for obesity. Weight-loss surgery can train you to eat less, but you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/007297_2.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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