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Teens and Gastric Bands - Young adults are going to Canada for gastric band surgery, which is less invasive but poses the same risks.

Women & Pregnancy - A must-read article for any woman considering bariatric surgery.

30 Day Mortality Rates - A study among America's academic health centers concerning 30 day mortality and complication rates.

Welcome to BaritricFacts.com. An Introduction.

This website is dedicated to bringing its users a comprehensive database of as much free information as possible about the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery, or gastric bypass surgery as it is commonly called. This is a major surgery and it is wise for potential recipients to gather as much knowledge on the topic as they can. This site will explain its history, complications, benefits, and risks as well as information on obesity as a growing epidemic. Along with research and talking to your doctor, this site should will help you decide if gastric bypass is right for you or a loved one.

A Quick Overview of Bariatric Surgery Procedures

The number of bariatric procedures performed annually has grown over the past 10 years. Bariatric operations increased 450% between 1998 and 2002; going from 12,775 to 70,256 cases says a study in the December Archives of Surgery. There are a project number of 171,200 operations to be performed this year according to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.

Obesity is a growing problem in the United States. Nearly 2/3rds of Americans are either overweight or obese, leading to a growing number of morbidly obese people. The number of people with a body mass index of 30 or higher has reached 61 million. Being classified as morbidly obese means 100 pounds or more over a healthy weight. The average cost of the surgery is between $26,000 and $30,000 and should only be considered in the most extreme cases.

The long term effects of a bypass can be incredibly beneficial to a patient. That is why some insurance companies will cover the procedure if the patients meet criteria. It is believed that bariatric surgery will become one of the most popular procedures in general surgery.


Homepage General Overview Obesity Benefits Risks Insurance Alternatives True Stories Famous Patients Links Submit Stories Contact Bariatric Info Links BariatricEdge ASBS Obesity Help Obesity.org	New Article Updates Teens and Gastric Bands - Young adults are going to Canada for gastric band surgery, which is less invasive but poses the same risks. Women & Pregnancy - A must-read article for any woman considering bariatric surgery. 30 Day Mortality Rates - A study among America's academic health centers concerning 30 day mortality and complication rates. Welcome to BaritricFacts.com. An Introduction. This website is dedicated to bringing its users a comprehensive database of as much free information as possible about the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery, or gastric bypass surgery as it is commonly called. This is a major surgery and it is wise for potential recipients to gather as much knowledge on the topic as they can. This site will explain its history, complications, benefits, and risks as well as information on obesity as a growing epidemic. Along with research and talking to your doctor, this site should will help you decide if gastric bypass is right for you or a loved one. A Quick Overview of Bariatric Surgery Procedures The number of bariatric procedures performed annually has grown over the past 10 years. Bariatric operations increased 450% between 1998 and 2002; going from 12,775 to 70,256 cases says a study in the December Archives of Surgery. There are a project number of 171,200 operations to be performed this year according to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Obesity is a growing problem in the United States. Nearly 2/3rds of Americans are either overweight or obese, leading to a growing number of morbidly obese people. The number of people with a body mass index of 30 or higher has reached 61 million. Being classified as morbidly obese means 100 pounds or more over a healthy weight. The average cost of the surgery is between $26,000 and $30,000 and should only be considered in the most extreme cases. The long term effects of a bypass can be incredibly beneficial to a patient. That is why some insurance companies will cover the procedure if the patients meet criteria. It is believed that bariatric surgery will become one of the most popular procedures in general surgery. Navigation Homepage \| General Overview \| Obesity \| Benefits \| Risks \| Insurance \| Alternatives \| True Stories \| Famous Patients \| Links \| Submit Stories \| Contact Copyright ©2006 Bariatric Facts.com Add Link \| This site is listed in AXEQ.com \| Add URL Free Directory \| DirectSwift \| Submit URL here \| Weight Loss \| Directory Vista Directory