Consumer Guide to Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery) Exercise and eating right are the best ways to lose weight. But many people have tried those methods for years and still can't lose excess weight - weight that can cause serious health problems. For people in this frustrating situation, weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) may be an option. The articles in this website will help you better understand the procedures, determine if you're a good candidate, gain insight on costs, and learn from patients who've had weight loss surgery.

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Upcoming Weight Loss Seminars

Northwestern Hospital
February 17th, 2011

This seminar gives an in-depth discussion of the surgical choices to assist in weight loss reduction in addition to a question and answer meeting with bariatric surgeons. Find out about Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Weight
Loss Surgery Program, which commenced in 1999. The
devoted specialists and employees will aid you to achieve
your end goal of consistent and sustained weight loss.
Learn about Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass Surgery
and Gastric Banding Surgery (Lap-Band).

February 10, 2011
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Redlands, CA

Weight Loss Learning seminars are given free of charge every month, on a weekly basis, at the Loma Linda University Heart and Surgical Hospital if not confirmed to the contrary. This is a chance to
be informed about bariatric surgical treatments and weight
loss solutions accessible at Loma Linda University.

Let's Beat Obesity

Overcome obesity

Learn to cook healthy meals at home.
Eat smaller sized portions.
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