There was an interesting article that recently appeared in The New York Times Magazine about the advent of bariatric surgery, which was likened to what economists call a “commitment device-a means with which to lock yourself into a course of action that you might not otherwise choose but that produces a desired result.”

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An interesting article in the New York Times appeared in January regarding a recent scientific study, which shows that people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes within the past 2 years now have a way to rid themselves of the disease, possibly for good: weight-loss surgery.

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Today, diabetes represents a real and dangerous health threat, especially for overweight and obese men, women and children. But a growing body of research may offer hope in the form of a surgical solution — weight loss surgery, specifically — to this global health epidemic.
Researchers have found that undergoing bariatric surgery may effectively eliminate ALL [...]

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Today, more and more overweight and especially obese people are turning to weight loss surgery to drop excess pounds. Indeed, these various procedures have proven their effectiveness at enabling men and women to lose weight and, more importantly, to improve their overall health. Unfortunately, many recipients gain back this lost weight, despite their best efforts. [...]

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Whether you’re undergoing a procedure for weight loss, enlarged tonsils or something cosmetic, let’s face facts; it’s still surgery. And that means that there are a host of factors to consider, such as cost, health complications, and transportation needs, just to name a few. But for those considering weight loss surgery, one troublesome element – [...]

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In the twisting journey to lose weight, does it seem like you’re experimenting with a never-ending series of diets and eating plans … all to no effect? Well, recent studies show that it may not be your imagination. But they also shed further light on the potentially life-changing benefits of weight loss surgery!
It has been [...]

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Todd Starnes, a news radio anchor and reporter, had been diagnosed with a near-fatal heart condition. Doctors told him that open-heart surgery would be necessary to save his life. But surviving that was only the first obstacle. Todd, who was 37 at the time, also weighed 300 lbs. Needless to say, he needed to institute a [...]

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Bariatric procedures such as gastric bypass and Lap-Band surgeries have been known to help resolve medical problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. Recent studies are now showing that undergoing the weight loss surgery that limits the amount of food one can ingest can also help alleviate lower back pain in morbidly obese [...]

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According to the findings of a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, morbidly obese teenagers who undergo bariatric surgery show significant improvements in cardiac health and geometry after losing weight. Adolescent patients who opted for weight loss surgery also showed signs of improved left ventrical mass and diastolic function [...]

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A recent study has shown that two obesity-related genetic variations have been associated with higher body mass index (BMI) among those that suffer from morbid obesity (BMI of 40 or higher) that undergo bariatric weigh-loss procedures to help lose weight. However, a consistent variable that determines the success of these surgeries in keeping off the [...]

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