04
May
Global Healthcare, a New Reality.
The term “Health Tourism” may fall short of the actual phenomena that has happened in the health sector in the United States and around the world. The demand for qualified medical services has driven thousands of patients to travel outside the United States seeking be...
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May
Gastric Plication on the Rise
The World Federation for the Surgery of Obesity meeting took place in Hamburg Germany. Thousands of Weight-loss Surgeons assisted the event many of who are in search of the newest, safest and more effective procedures. Gastric Plication was one of these hot topics at the me...
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May
Band with Plication: World Meeting Update
IFSO is the World meeting for Bariatric Surgery providing us with the latest news, research and innovation in the field of Weight-loss SurgerySession 6 on Gastric Plication was a total success if you measure it by how many congress goers attended. The room was full, all seats wer...
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May
IFSO: World Meeting on Weight Loss Surgery
This year's most important Weight-loss Surgery meeting was held in the beautiful city of Hamburg, Germany . Many of the most recognized leaders in the Bariatric Surgery field were present during this whole week event.The scientific program included the latest research...
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May
What to Do When a Lap Band Fails
When a weight loss procedure fails it is both personally discouraging and it can create significant health issues. There is absolutely no reason you should settle for this. That's why Obesity Control Center has developed a proven solution. for failed lap-band surgery. Here...
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May
The Lap Band for Teens and Adolescents
The gastric lapband has a promising future for special patients. Now that more than a decade of experience has passed and after perfecting this technique, the procedure has been proven to be safe and effective.This opens new possibilities in its application for weight loss in va...
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May
A Heart for Canadians
I have special place in my heart for Canada. I think that's why so many Canadians consistently choose to have their bariatric weight loss surgeries (including lap band and gastric plication) performed at Obesity Control Center.In fact, Canada and I have a long history toget...
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May
After Lap Band: 10 Keys to Success
A message from Dr. Ariel Ortiz, chief surgeon and medical director at Obesity Control Center, on important guidelines for eating following gastric band or lap band surgery.I have always said it is easier to walk in a straight line than swerving all over the road. Either way you...
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