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Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass surgery is performed to help morbidly obese patients lose significant amounts of weight.

Pouch Revision Surgery

A revolutionary surgical approach, allowing for incisionless surgery, is the next step in the evolution of minimally invasive surgery.

Gastric Sleeve

Sleeve gastrectomy is a weight loss procedure in which a large part of the stomach known as the greater curve is surgically removed to restrict food intake.

LAP-BAND

LAP-BAND® is an adjustable gastric banding system used to facilitate gradual weight loss in morbidly obese patients.

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Patient Information

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Helpful Links

  • ObesityHelp™ - Founded in 1998, ObesityHelp™ is the internet's meeting place for information and resources on obesity and bariatric (weight loss) surgery. They also are the publishers of ObesityHelp Magazine.
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH) - An A-Z index of NIH health resources, clinical trials, health hotlines, MEDLINEplus, drug information, and more for the obese and other individuals.
  • Obesity Law and Advocacy Center - This site provides tips on how to get faster approvals from insurance companies. Any patients who have concerns about their insurance are strongly recommended to visit. For any patients who are denied or excluded, contact Walter Lindstrom and see if he can help.
  • SleepHelpUSA.com - If you have Sleep Apnea, SleepHelp USA may have the answers you have been looking for. Sleep apnea is a very common co-morbidity of the obese.
  • American Society for Bariatric Surgery - Founded in 1983, foremost American surgeons have formed the society's leadership and have established an excellent organization with educational and support programs for surgeons and allied health professionals.
  • American Obesity Association - This site helps to educate the public about obesity and its role in causing illness and unnecessary deaths. The AOA helps health professionals to provide the best possible care for people with obesity and encourages efforts to prevent obesity, especially in children.
  • Fitday.com: FitDay.com is a free web site designed to help you track and analyze the important aspects of your diet and fitness. Your personal FitDay account serves as a food and exercise journal. You track the foods you eat and the exercises you do on a daily basis.
  • LAP-BAND.com - The FDA-approved BioEnterics® LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System is the newest and the only adjustable surgical treatment for morbid obesity in the United States.The laparoscopic approach to the surgery offers the advantages of reduced post-op pain, shortened hospital stay and quicker recovery.

 

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