Find a Local Bariatric Surgeon in New York

Millions of Americans in New York and elsewhere are struggling with obesity.  Unfortunately, for many, obesity is just the beginning; as a risk factor for many other health problems, obesity can lead to decreased health status as other problems – such as diabetes, heart disease, joint disease, hyperlipidemia, GERD, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea – develop. For this reason, various political figures, medical researchers, and health care practitioners have attempted to find a solution; these attempts have included everything from legislation related to fast food restaurants and initiatives aimed at decreasing empty calorie intake and increasing physical activity in schools. 

Today, many doctors are recommending weight loss surgery too.  Diet and exercise are still important; but, oftentimes, they are insufficient by themselves for certain patients.  Procedures such as the lap band or gastric bypass result in substantial weight loss because patients are able to feel full with smaller meals.  This occurs because the lap band and gastric bypass both decrease the capacity of the area of the stomach that holds food; the primary difference is that the lap band does so with an adjustable gastric band (and leaves the digestive system intact) whereas gastric bypass surgery uses staples and adds a bypass for routing the food to the intestines.

Bariatric surgery is not for everyone; many individuals need a BMI of above 40 (or above 35 and a health problem) to qualify.   Consult a surgeon at Columbia University Medical Center, New York University, pr Mount Sinai Medical Center – or find a surgeon near you with the links below.

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