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Stomaphyx, the Gastric Bypass Revision

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:42:39 -0400

Here is an interesting news with video from a woman that need a revision on her Gastric Bypass. The procedure chosen by the doctor was the "Stomaphyx". The report also claims that 20% of the gastric bypass procedures needs a...

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The Worst Artery Cloggers in America

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:02:07 -0400

I just can't believe I used to eat some of this food shown here. Thank got now, even if I wanted, I can't do it because of the operation. But at least, this should be an eye opener for anyone...

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Food Addict, Alcoholic and Gastric Bypass patient: This is Kris

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:44:47 -0500

I get a lot of email from my readers. A few weeks ago I got touching story about Kris. She agreed to write her story for all of us to know, her feelings and complications in life, before and after...

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Discovery Channel World's Heaviest Man needs your Help!

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:01:08 -0500

A few days ago, I got a nice email from Katharine, and she asked me to publish the following. Please help her out as much as you can and also contact her directly, or leave your comments in the blog....

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Dry Roasted Edamame: Amazing Gastric Bypass Snack

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:30:43 -0500

Snacking is part of our lifes, before and after weight loss surgery. I just love to snack around, but I have learned to snack wisely. A few hours ago, I was shopping at my local grocery store, and I ran...

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EndoBarrier: Gastric Sleeve obesity procedure tested

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:16:14 -0500

The EndoBarrier, or gastric sleeve, is getting a lot of attention lately. It is considered as a procedure not as drastic (nor effective) as a full blown Gastric Bypass Surgery. Is placed endoscopically through the mouth and lines the first...

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My Gastric Bypass Roux-en-Y: Two Years Later

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:41:23 -0500

Ok, the time has come for me to personally tell you all about Gastric Bypass in a real life scenario. I had my operation 2 years ago, and I will be writing all about it, so you will be able...

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Live Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:25:22 -0500

For those, like me, who enjoy the technical part of Weight Loss Surgery, get ready. There will be a live broadcast of two bariatric procedures at 6 p.m. CT on Tuesday, January 15, on ORLive. The procedures are a laparoscopic...

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Holiday Dieting Web 2.0

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:21:24 -0500

With the holidays already here, get ready to gaine some extra Christmas and New Year pounds! But don’t worry, thanks to the Web 2.0 revolution, you can loosed them online. Here as a good list of online websites that will...

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Surgery helps woman drop 140 pounds, 10 dress sizes

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:33:45 -0500

I have always believed that when you actually “see” success with your own eyes, you will get more motivated to triumph for yourself. So, take a look at this CNN report. Click on the pictures and you will see a...

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Weight Loss Drugs Produce Minimal Results

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:51:14 -0500

Here again a great posting from the DietBlog. This In short: There is still no magic bullet for weight loss. No drugs so far have proven to be real effective. Read here.

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Fast Food Restaurants & Nutrition Facts Compared

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:55:33 -0500

No matter what you have heard about Fast Food and dieting after Gastric Bypass surgery, there is nothing bad in having a burger and some fries. Of course, it gets ugly when you do it every day, or do not...

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Gastric Bypass or Lap Band?

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:37:02 -0400

Here I found an interesting and well written article about Gastric Bypass and the Lap Band procedure. Harvard University chief of minimally invasive surgery Dr Daniel B Jones explains the advantages and disadvantages of both surgeries, how they work...

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New Research unveils the Dark Side to Weight Loss Surgery

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:05:43 -0400

Here is one of those studies I really don’t understand… But it is worth reading if you are planning to have, or had Gastric Bypass Surgery. The study by the University of Pittsburgh looked at nearly 17,000 Pennsylvania residents who...

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Laparoscopic Banding in Adolescents Produces Major Weight Loss

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:18:47 -0400

Not only does laparoscopic gastric banding produce substantial weight loss in severely obese adolescents, but it also alleviates illnesses that go along with obesity, according to research presented at the 93rd Annual Clinical Congress of the...

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Gastric Bypass and Neuropathy

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:26:37 -0400

Hmm… I am starting to worry; this topic is popping up again, not only in my mind, but also in some blogs and media: Neuropathy and Gastric Bypass Surgery. This blog post is an interesting real life experience post about...

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Soda making Americans drink themselves fat

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:11:17 -0400

Before you read this post, keep in mind that after Gastric Bypass Surgery, it will be always easier to drink than to eat... but do not underestimate the liquid calories! Are you drinking yourself fat? "Liquid candy" to detractors, sweetened...

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New Diet Drug Tesofensine: Another As Seen on TV Pill?

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:44:06 -0400

Here we go again.. It’s all over the news, and since here in the US it’s all about Marketing, it will make us open our wallets once again. And as always, nothing conclusive to report from a scientific point of...

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StomaphyX: Incisionless Surgery To Correct Weight Gain After Bypass

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:42:40 -0400

As the number of obesity cases continues to soar in the United States, the number of bariatric surgeries performed annually for weight loss increases steadily. But surgeons are now beginning to see another wave of patients whose success with the...

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Brookhaven Obesity Clinic Inspection Report

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:47:55 -0400

Thanks to our reader “Cheryl” for sharing the good find: “Brookhaven Obesity Clinic Inspection Report”. I just wanted to publish it here because so many people are debating and asking questions about this New York based Rehab & Health Care...

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Lap-Band Success Story: Vicki

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:30:53 -0400

I often get emails from readers asking me to write more about the Lap-Band procedure, and sometimes you guys feel I talk too much about Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y). Yeah, you are right. So here is a nice little real life...

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Gastric Bypass Lowers Risk of Death

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:21:24 -0400

Two new studies in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) show another long-term benefit of Gastric Bypass Surgery and in my opinion the most important of all: a lower risk of death. Researchers compiled data on 15,850 severely obese...

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Does Sleeping after a Meal lead to Weight Gain?

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:35:09 -0400

Body weight depends on a multitude of factors, and, as you might imagine, both lifestyle and genetics play critical roles. The key to weight control is balancing energy intake with energy expenditure, a relationship that is often referred to as...

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Weight Loss Pills and Gastric Bypass: Shame on you!

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:54:37 -0400

(Before I start, yes the picture to your left makes sense... read on and you will know why....) :) I am so confused… So many people ask me if it is ok to take weight loss pills like Alli or...

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Amazing Weight Loss pictures

Alexander Schek (Mr.Chips.) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:20:13 -0400

It is impressive to see how people change after losing weight. The story of David E. Smith is not very clear (some say he had gastric bypass, others say he lost weight because of personal motivation). It is incredible to...

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