Qualifications
…Surgery? Candidates for surgery must weigh more than 100 pounds above their ideal body weight or twice their ideal weight. Ideal body weights are calculated on the basis of height. The standards we use are based on the Metropolitan Life Insurance studies. TABLE OF IDEALÂ BODY WEIGHTS Height (barefoot) Ideal… related searches:optifast
Surgical Options
…these patients have required their operations reversed for medical reasons. Gastric Surgery In the late 1960s and early 1970s, gastric surgery was also introduced as a means to achieve maintained weightloss. This surgery consisted of making the stomach smaller by dividing the stomach and making a connection… related searches:gastric bypass surgery | kidney stones
Types of Bariatric Surgery
…this surgery approximately 70 percent of the stomach is removed to limit the volume of food intake at one time. After a few months of weightloss and improvements in various medical conditions, a second surgery is offered (gastric bypass or bilio-pancreatic duodenal switch) to reach the goal weight for… related searches:gastric
Are You a Candidate?
…-related condition. Before becoming eligible for surgery, patients meet with the team for a full evaluation. Your insurance company may also have additional criteria that you may have to fulfill. If you think you may be a good candidate for weightlosssurgery, please contact us at 401-793-3922 for more information… related searches:bariatric surgery
Siva Vithiananthan, MD
…gallbladder and biliary surgery, colon, stomach, anti reflux, motility-disorder related surgery and intestinal surgery, as well as gastric bypass and lap-band procedures. Prior to joining the staff at The Miriam Hospital, Vithiananthan was director for the Surgical WeightLoss Program at Winthrop University… related searches:lap band surgery | gastric bypass doctors | lap band | vithiananthan
Post-op
…Guide: Recovering from Surgery * What do I need to do immediately after surgery? * What happens when I get home? * When will I be functional again? * When do I need to see the doctor again? * What can I eat after the operation? * What happens to my body during the weightloss period? Call us immediately…
Adult Perioperative Assessment Data
…form and bring with you on day of surgery OR day of scheduled pre-surgical visit. Name__________________________________________________________________________ Age _______ How do you wish to be addressed__________________________________________ Height _______ Weight _______ Family Physician _______… related searches:forms
Your Questions Answered: Page 2
…surgery? No. However, you need to meet the general qualifications for weightlosssurgery (see above) and requirements that your insurance company may have. * I recently spoke to my diabetes doctor and she suggested weightlosssurgery. How do I go about getting everything started? I agree with your doctor… related searches:lap band | lap band surgery | gastric bypass doctors | vithiananthan
Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery
…Miriam’s bariatric surgery team offers a variety of surgical options. See our patient guide to find out more about the surgeries we offer. The bariatric surgery program is directed by bariatric surgeons Siva Vithiananthan, MD. Our dedicated bariatric team has expertise in weightlosssurgery and is committed… related searches:bariatric | bariatric surgery | vithiananthan | seminars
Physical Changes
…Surgery: Physical Changes During the weightloss period you will lose your body fat, with little change in your muscle mass. This is very important, since loss of muscle mass is a form of protein malnutrition that can have serious consequences. Some physical changes are commonly associated with weight… related searches:plastic surgery
