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can weight loss surgery help any other physical conditions?

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Many, many: To name some, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, sciatica, depression, high cholesterol...

Question 2

does anyone know how much weight loss surgery costs?

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Different types: It varies quite a bit depending on what type of operation-- the options range from a adjustable gastric band to a laparoscopic gastric bypass, to a sleeve gastrectomy operation.  It depends on who does the operation, how much post-op care is included in the price, and how much is covered by your insurance.

Question 3

what insurance companies will cover weight loss surgery?

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Check Local Plans: This all depends upon your own coverage and also your local weight loss bariatric centers.  You need to check with your local bariatric center- make sure they do take your insurance- and then make sure your specific plan covers the procedure.  You don't want to have the procedure and then end up paying out of pocket.  You will be happy if you do the homework with a few calls.

Question 4

is it common to be cold all the time after weight loss surgery?

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Not enough body fat: You do not have enough body adipose tissue like you used to. So that is one reason. The other reason might be your basal metabolic rate might be low. You can increase this will help. Check your thyroid levels if this is low you can also have increased sensitivity to body temperatures. In functional medicine we advice to eat warm foods - this resets the stomach meridians - sip 1 hour bromelain tea.

Question 5

what exactly is the right amount of exercise after weight loss surgery?

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Start slow & buildup: An early milestone may simply be walking to the mailbox, walking a quarter of a mile, walking for five minutes or walking for 15 minutes.

Question 6

what do you recommend for weight loss surgery on teenagers/children under 18?

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I don't: Children under 18 do not need surgery , need guidance health education besides the school . Right diet , not eating junk food on the couch  but regular exercises , their metabolism is like a furnace  will burn ant thing and loose weight in no time.

Question 7

could a 16 year old get weight loss surgery?

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N a 16 year old get : Can a 16 year old get weight loss surgery?
16-year-old boy can get weight-loss surgery provided certain criteria are met. He will have had to try a formalized weight-loss program including diet and exercise  that can be monitored by a physician. Most importantly there must be a cause or reason for the surgery. A weight loss of hundred pounds or more must be needed. The patient must suffer from hyp.

Question 8

are there  long-term effects of weight loss surgery?

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Yes: Depending on the type of weight loss operation you have, the answers to this question are different.  Gastric bypass, the most common operation, raises the risk for protein, vitamin b12, calcium, iron, and zinc deficiencies.  Supplementation of all of these is critical for success in good health after weight loss surgery.  I hope this helps.  Good luck!

Question 9

can having weight loss surgery  make my migraines get any worse ?

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Not likely: Generally I am not aware of migraines being related to the obesity or that they improve or worsen after bariatric surgery. You need to know that after the gastric bypass you need to stay away from nsaids such as motrin, ibuprofen, alleve, naprosyn (naproxen). Discuss the medications you use for migraine headaches with your pmd, neurologist andvd bariatric surgeon to make sure all are on the same page.

Question 10

how would i go about getting financial help for weight-loss surgery?

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Go to the doc: Their offices are usually aware of all possiblities for this.  If none open to you, you can take out a home equity loan, talk to your financial advisor.

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