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Bariatrics
Bariatrics is the field of medicine dedicated to the study and management of obesity. Medical and surgical weight loss, treatment options, clinical research in obesity, and the general medical care of hospital patients who are severely overweight are all covered in this field. Almost a third of american patients suffer from obesity defined as a body mass index of greater than 30kg/m2.
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What is the definition or description of: bariatrics?
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What is the definition or description of: post-bariatric body contouring?
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I am 18 year old female weighing 250 pounds. Is bariatrics safe?
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With my bariatric diet I'm supposed to get alot of protein. Do you have any other suggestions?
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Do all hospitals have bariatric surgeons?
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What are the different kinds of bariatric surgery?
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I was wondering what are the different types of bariatric surgery?
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What kind of doctor performs bariatric surgery?
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Will you please fax my EKG results to 704-316-7745? (Novant Bariatrics) I had called a couple weeks ago to have it sent and it wasn't. I need sent s
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Is a B12 serum level of 1,200 cause for concern? First time its been elevated, and nothing else in labs were elevated or low was on B12 supplement 2 months prior to labs being drawn (and I am a bariatric patient?
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Without insurance how much money does bariatric surgery cost in the u.S.?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Is diazoxide effective for post bariatric hypoglycemia?
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Who do you recommend for post bariatric plastic surgery?
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Is there a certain weight to be considered for bariatric bypass surgery (for weight reduction)?
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A 62-year old female asked:
I had a revision to a Bariatric bypass and curious if corn on the cob can give you dumping syndrome? I'm 17 months out?
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Is there any way I can have a colonoscopy if I cannot tolerate drinking the prep medication? I had bariatric by-pass surgery and can't drink it quick
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A 43-year old female asked:
I recently had a mammogram done. I got a call back to come in for a ultrasound. Assyterim density. Recently 9 months out bariatric. 70 pounds lost?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is it true that bariatric surgery is dangerous?
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I wanted to know is bariatric surgery dangerous?
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A 34-year old asked:
What exactly can you eat after bariatric surgery?
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How exactly does bariatric surgery affect health?
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Please tell me how effective is bariatric surgery?
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A 42-year old asked:
What type of bariatric surgery is to be done for me?
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How could you lose your muffin top after bariatric surgery?
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What are the routine tests performed before bariatric surgery?
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A 35-year old asked:
How can I buy a policy to cover bariatric surgery indepedently?
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How can you determine that bariatric surgery is medically necessary?
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Can you take a male enhancement pills after having bariatric surgery?
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What percentage of my weight should I expect to lose after bariatric surgery?
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Are there any differences in the outcome of bariatric surgery between men and women?
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