Bariatric surgery is indicated for those who are 'morbidly obese' and in whom conventional modes of weight loss treatment have failed. These individuals may be also be at increased risk or already suffer from severe diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Individuals with "severe obesity" typically have a BMI of 40 or more.
Basically, the proceedure involves limiting the size of the normal stomach, so that even small quantities of food produces a sense of fullness and eventually leads to weight loss. These involve proceedures like gastric banding, gastric bypass, and vertical-banded gastroplasty.
Bariatric surgery is a 'last-ditch' effort and carries with it the complications of any major surgery. Studies indicate a survival advantage after undergoing such proceedures.
Related links: Bulimia
LINKS
- Cleveland clinic
- Bariatric surgery health information
- The American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS)
- The largest bariatric society in the world.
- JAMA
- The Journal of the American Medical Association
- Gomez Peer!
- Earn money with just your Internet connection!
Useful Books
A Complete Guide to Obesity Surgery: Everything You Need to Know About Weight Loss Surgery and How to Succeed
Amazon Price: $22.50 (as of 11/09/2009) 
The Patient's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: Everything You Need To Know About Gastric Bypass and Bariatric Surgery
Amazon Price: $12.44 (as of 11/09/2009)
Bariatric Surgery: Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment
Amazon Price: $46.28 (as of 11/09/2009)
Exodus from Obesity: The Guide to Long-Term Success After Weight Loss Surgery
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 11/09/2009)
The Abs Diet: The Six-Week Plan to Flatten Your Stomach and Keep You Lean for Life
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 11/09/2009)
Kalaeidoscope-a great health blog
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byFeedback
Like this lens? Want to share your feedback, or just give a thumbs up? Be the first to submit a blurb!
by Anup_Menon
Explore related pages
What It Takes To Be A Lean Fat Burning Machine- Click HERE to see all of my Lenses Oh one more thing be...
3 Reasons Why Proper Protein Intake Aids Fat Loss- This article explains why you must consume protein with each meal of the day in...
Are There Any Fat Burning Supplements That Really Work?- This article takes a closer look into the sports supplement industry to determin...
Top 10 Weight Loss Tips- If you want to lose weight, you have to burn more calories than you consume.&nbs...
The Easiest Way To Instantly Accelerate Your Rate Of Fat Loss- This article tells about an astonishingly simple and incredibly easy way for vir...
Why A Low Fat Diet Will Make You FATTER- This article explains why the idea of consuming a diet that's low in fat is...
