Not all obesity is the same and the treatment is based on a calculation called the Body Mass Index (BMI).
Calculating your BMI is easy and based on your height and weight. Use our BMI Calculator on the bottom of the home page or Click on this link to calculate your BMI.
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After hearing the news about 1 in 4 Hawaii adults are obese, it is no surprise to hear that 1 in 5 Americans die from obesity in the recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health.
According to the online article from Bariatric News, One in Five Americans Die From Obesity, Obesity-related mortality accounts for 18% of deaths among Americans between the ages of 40 to 85.
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Some exciting news in bariatric surgery came out this April! As you know, bariatric surgery has had a slow acceptance by the medical sub-specialists. With the compelling evidence demonstrating health conditions related to obesity, like diabetes, often going into sustainable remission, medical societies are now advocating the option of bariatric surgery for appropriate candidates.
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Many of you are aware of all the news hype last week surrounding New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie. He underwent LapBand surgery last February by Dr Fielding at NYU. He has told reporters that he underwent the surgery after years of failed weight loss. With recently turning age 50, and realizing the need for improved health, he made the personal decision to undergo bariatric surgery.
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So what is a Hiatal Hernia and why should I care about it?
Hiatal Hernia is a condition where the opening from your chest to your abdominal cavity is abnormally large. The esophagus passes through this opening, or ‘hiatus”, so the most common problem associated with this condition is where part of the stomach gets pushed up into the chest. Hiatal Hernias are often small and asymptomatic. Less than 10% of the population has one, and usually the only thing they notice is acid reflux symptoms. So if you have strong heart burn and have to watch what you eat, there is a possibility that you have this condition.
It is very important for your weight loss surgeon to fix this defect if it is found during the operation. Recent data suggests that an unrepaired Hiatal Hernia during placement of an adjustable Gastric Band is associated with early Band failure… i.e. slippage, pouch dilation, band intollernce, etc. For Bypass and Sleeve patients, the Hiatal Hernia should be fixed to ensure that the gastric pouch size or sleeve creation are the correct size. Repairing a Hiatal Hernia almost always can be done laparoscopically through the same incisions I create, and usually adds just a little extra time to the original procedure.
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