By Aloha Surgery (m)
19 Oct, 2015
Aloha Surgery News, Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery
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The American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association have recently released a revised joint scientific statement outlining best practices to reduce cardiovascular risk in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), published in both Diabetes Care and Circulation. The statement acknowledges that bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for attaining significant and durable weight loss in severely obese patients,” and that bariatric/metabolic surgery is increasingly accepted as resulting in remission from T2DM.
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Dr. Steven Fowler with Aloha Surgery has done over 1100 bariatric cases at Castle Medical Center since 2006. He has performed the most cases in the state. In addition, the program has been designated a Center of Excellence, and now MBSAQIP by the American College of Surgeons. The program submits its outcomes to a national database to ensure we reach safety and performance standards. This transparency in outcomes is a unique component of our program.
Over the last couple years we have had a handful of reviews on Yelp from our post-bariatric patients. We would LOVE to hear more from our bariatric patients! We are offering a Yelp special right now to all of our patients – review us on Yelp and receive a FREE BOTTLE OF VITAMIN OF YOUR CHOICE!
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Aloha Surgery is proud to be a part of the Castle Medical Center team and The Hawaii Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery which offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to weight loss surgery.
Following surgery at Castle Medical Center, patients in the program receive twelve months of follow-up care that includes group and individual counseling sessions, nutrition counseling and cooking demonstrations, fitness classes designed specifically for program patients, and peer support groups that help address emotional, behavioral, and other issues. Patients can always get additional support beyond the twelve months.
The Hawaii Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery has recently started up their Oahu Support Groups once again. All Oahu Support Groups are held at Castle Medical Center, Wellness Auditorium. No registration is necessary to attend.
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According to a recent online article in Health Day News, Why Do More Women Than Men Have Weight-Loss Surgery? a recent study shows that women may possess greater overall awareness of the risks posed by obesity.
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The New York Times online recently posted an article “Bariatric Surgery Reduces Pregnancy Problems in Obese Women” after a recent study by The New England Journal of Medicine was published.
The article sums up that “Weight-loss surgery may help obese women have safer pregnancies and deliver healthier babies, compared with women who do not undergo surgery, according to a major new study.
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