The number of people having weight-loss surgery in England has increased by tenfold in the last seven years.
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Contemplating bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery)? This video presents an overview of the steps along the journey–before bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery types, and after bariatric surgery. Also covered is the value of a bariatric surgery support group and shared stories from other patients. Many different types of weight loss surgery are possible — gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding surgery and more–understanding which one is right for you is part of your decision process.
In this video, Karen Thomas, RN, describes the Weight Loss Surgery Program at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA, one of only a few statewide designated as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Karen explains the types of surgeries offered, gives a brief program overview and shares one of her favorite patient success stories.
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This is my 1 week update, after my gastric bypass. I know I’m posting it a little late lol, I have been gone for a few days
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Dr. Arif Ahmad and the Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery Center
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http://www.khalilicenter.com/
Founded in 2010, the Khalili Center for Bariatric Care is a one-of-a-kind medical practice offering a comprehensive approach to weight loss surgery, with tools and support to help people transform their lives. The Center is built on the ideal that our relationship with patients is truly a Partnership for Lifeone that is far more inclusive than simply surgery and follow-up visits. We believe that together, as patients and doctors, we can create ongoing and long-lasting healthy changes in our patients’ lives. Headed by noted bariatric surgeon Dr. Theodore M. Khalili, the team of doctors and health professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in every wayfrom initial consultations to surgery to extensive aftercare, including a comprehensive support program.
The Khalili Center for Bariatric Care is a partnership among surgeons: Theodore Khalili, MD; Gregg Kai Nishi, MD; and Eraj Basseri, MD. These doctors have worked together for more than ten years at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, one of the largest and most renowned facilities of its kind in the world. Doctors Khalili, Nishi and Basseri have operated on more than 4,000 patients togetherand developed strong professional and personal relationships in the process. As the former Director of weight loss surgery for Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Theodore Khalili not only personally had the opportunity to train Doctors Nishi and Basseri, but he also trained many other bariatric surgeons who have gone on to head up bariatric care programs all over the country.
In forming the Khalili Center, Doctors Khalili, Nishi and Basseri are joined by their colleagues: Steve Chen, MD FACS, Pediatric Surgery; Ritu Chopra, MD, Plastic Surgery; Pedram Enayati, MD, Gastroenterology; and Omid A. Shaye, MD, Gastroenterology. Dr. Steve Chen, the former Director of Pediatric Surgery at Cedars-Sinai, brings a wealth of expertise to the Adolescent Weight Loss Program at the Khalili Center. Dr. Ritu Chopra is a noted plastic surgeon who, among his many specialties, is an expert in body contouring for bariatric patients. Doctors Pedram J. Enayati and Omid A. Shaye are a dynamic team who are noted specialists in bariatric gastroenterology. Together, these physicians bring a truly unique concept to lifea holistic approach to weight loss and wellness that offers long-term guidance and support as well as medical care all under one roof.
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