Gastric Balloon placement is a non-surgical, completely reversible procedure that is proven to be extremely effective as a treatment for obesity. The procedure offers numerous advantages over traditional diets, weight loss programs, and invasive surgical procedures. It can be an excellent option for individuals who have been unsuccessful at their weight loss attempts, do not qualify for other forms of bariatric surgery, or are interested in alternative solutions to meet their weight loss goals.
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Anthony A. Starpoli, MD | www.starpoli.com
Obesity,
obesity surgery
Obesity is an epidemic that affects 1.7 million people world wide. An estimated two-thirds of the United States' population is obese. Obesity is a disease that can cause diabetes, heart attacks, strokes and can even be lethal if left untreated. Bariatric surgery is one option overweight and morbidly obese people have for treating their weight problem, however it isn't a total solution. Although bariatric surgery is successful in helping many people lose weight, not only does it require lifestyle changes, it is a drastic surgical procedure with many complications. One such complication includes a failure of the gastric bypass with a resultant weight gain.
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Anthony A. Starpoli, MD | www.starpoli.com
weightregain,
overstitch,
bariatric,
obesity surgery
Americans who suffer from either being obese or have gastrointestinal issues can now undergo an incisionless surgical procedure that will control or eradicate their medical challenges with limited pain and reduced surgical recovery time.
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Anthony A. Starpoli, MD | www.starpoli.com
Obesity,
incisionless surgery,
obesity surgery
Study: Acid Reflux on the Rise
Obesity Increase Likely to Blame, Researchers Say
By Salynn Boyles
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Anthony A. Starpoli, MD | www.starpoli.com
Reflux,
GERD,
dietary suggestions,
obesity surgery
I came upon this article in healthday news, on January 11, 2011, that drives home the financial impact of obesity in our country and Canada. The total economic cost of overweight and obesity in the United States is $270 billion per year while the cost in Canada is about $30 billion a year, a new study shows.
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Anthony A. Starpoli, MD | www.starpoli.com
Obesity,
GERD,
dietary suggestions,
obesity surgery
By Emily P. Walker, Washington Correspondent, MedPage Today
Published: December 01, 2010
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Anthony A. Starpoli, MD | www.starpoli.com
Obesity,
GERD,
lap band,
obesity surgery