what do you have to do to qualify for gastric bypass surgery?
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I believe you need a BMI of over 40.  \n\nBMI Index.  Do a search for it, enter your height and weight and it will tell you your number.
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Gastric surgery\nSee in\nhttp://www.cedars-sinai.edu/2443.html?OVRAW=surgeon%20for%20gastric%20banding%20surgery&OVKEY=gastric%20banding%20surgery&OVMTC=advanced\nGood luck
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Type 2 Diabetes, High blood pressure, Heart disease, Sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, etc... I used to be obese myself, and it's not such an easy task to fight. The gastric bypass operation seems to be beneficial for most, however, it's still taking a life-threatening risk. Obesity can be due to genetic, environmental, or psychological issues, so it may be easier to lose weight than others. Like anorexia and bulimia, it is also considered an eating disorder in that category.
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Please go to the website http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nThey have all the insurance companies and what they cover listed.\n\nI had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005.  I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after  1 year and 7 months.  These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or  not.  I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes.  The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away.  I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer  have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure.  I’m down to 2 pills a day.  I went from a  size 26-28 to a 16-18.\nMost people struggle with paying for  the surgery.  Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass.  Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378\nVitamins I take…  you have to be very faithful about taking them after surgery, because you can become very sick if you don’t.  There were recommended by my surgeon and nutritionist.\nhttp://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=301120&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod403359\nThere is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White.  He’s a govt. worker and a comedian.  He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.\nhttp://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/\nSome other helpful links…\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/\nhttp://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm\nhttp://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337\nhttp://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508\nhttp://www.mygastricbypass.com/\nhttp://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html\nGood luck with your surgery and new life!
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Years ago, no there were no requirements.  They trained you on the job.  Now a days I believe they require you to attend a couple hours of instruction in order to "let you loose on the patients."  You need to know the things you are and are not allowed to do, such as fill up the water jug or not.  Someone may ask for water and not beable to have any because of surgery etc.....So, you must call your local hospital, ask to speak to someone who is in charge of candy stripers, that you would like to know what the job requirements are and would be interested in applying after you receive that information.  They will connect you................good luck........volunteer work is very self gratifying........you'll love it
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Have you thought about Gastric Bypass Surgery??
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First of all, to be a Board Certified Surgeon requires completion of a Surgical Residency, Surgical Residency require graduation from Medical School.  Requirements for US Medical Schools can vary, but usually require at least a BA or BS degrees with completion of core science and none science classes.  You will also need to take the MCAT exam and score decently.  Having said all of that, you should make sure that you've graduated from High school or have a GED.  If not, get that done before you worry about which degree to take at a University.  Specific degrees does not matter as much as how well you do (grades, standardized test scores, talents and interests that sets you apart from your competitors).  Good luck.
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Gastric bypass: Is this weight-loss surgery for you?\nAre you a candidate for gastric bypass surgery? Find out what to expect and the benefits and risks involved.\nIt's always best to lose weight through a healthy diet and regular physical activity. But if you're among those who have tried and can't lose the excess weight that's causing your health problems, weight-loss (bariatric) surgery may be an option.\nGastric bypass, which changes the anatomy of your digestive system to limit the amount of food you can eat and digest, is the favored bariatric surgery in the United States. Most surgeons prefer this procedure because it's safer and has fewer complications than other available weight-loss surgeries. It can provide long-term, consistent weight loss if accompanied with ongoing behavior changes.\nGastric bypass isn't for everyone with obesity, however. It's a major procedure that poses significant risks and side effects and requires permanent changes in your lifestyle.\nWho is gastric bypass surgery for?\nGenerally, gastric bypass surgery is reserved for people who are unable to achieve or maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise, are severely overweight, and who have health problems as a result. Gastric bypass may be considered if:\n·Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity).\n·Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure.\nGastric bypass surgery doesn't replace the need for following a healthy diet and regular physical activity program. In fact, the success of the surgery depends in part on your commitment to following the guidelines given to you about diet and exercise. As you consider weight-loss surgery, make sure that you make every effort to exercise, change your eating habits and adjust any other lifestyle factors that have contributed to your excess weight\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378\nI had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005.  I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after  1 year and 7 months.  These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or not.  I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes.  The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away.  I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure.  I’m down to 2 pills a day.  I went from a size 26-28 to a 16-18.\nMost people struggle with paying for the surgery.  Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass.  Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nThere is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White.  He’s a govt. worker and a comedian.  He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.\nhttp://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/\nSome other helpful links…\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/\n\nhttp://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm\nhttp://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337\nhttp://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508\nhttp://www.mygastricbypass.com/\nhttp://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html\nGood luck with your surgery and new life!
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Take and pass the required courses to become eligible to take the exam to be licensed as a registered dietician; take the exam and pass it.\n\nThere is a course of study that is required; you might search the 'net for schools that offer it.
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If you are more than 100 pounds overweight you should qualify for gastric by-pass surgery. My mother had this surgery and has lost more than 150 pounds so far. Although she has had no complications, there are some people who have. So, it is not without risk, but it is something to think about. I know how frustrating it can be to feel like you have so much weight to lose and to feel like doing it 1-2 pounds at a time is completely overwhelming. \n\nI wish you luck in whatever you decide!
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PROS & CONS \nof Gastric Bypass Surgery \n \nCLICK ON LINK BELOW FOR FULL ARTICLE
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Depends where you get it done.  Around $15-20,000.\nYou can get insurance to cover it, but it's a pain.  The Obesity Help website is great for a resource on all kinds of weight-loss surgery including finding a surgeon and getting your insurance to pay.
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Here are the requirements
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Eventually your stomach grows. Some people even get a second gastric bypass surgery because their stomachs get back to their original size and they have not changed their eating habits.
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A typical gastric bypass procedure can cost between $20000 and $35000
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Gastric bypass surgery without changes in lifestyle will expose you to unnessary risks associated with the procedure and will ultimately NOT be successful in helping you to get healthy and fit.\n\nConsult your doctor before you start any diet and exercise regimens. \n\nWhat I do:\nI incorporate more fruit into my diet. Simply, I eat an apple before my lunch and before my dinner. That way I'm less likely to eat more fattening substances and I'm also less likely to snack between meals. The fiber in apples is also great for helping your body to flush fat and toxins out of your body. \n\nI also eat a salad with lunch and with dinner. The salad does many of the same things that the apple does. However, I DON'T use fatty dressings like bleu cheese. I DO use in moderation Italian dressings and vinegrettes as they contain monosaturate oils which are the good fats your body needs...and they taste infinitely better than the highly processed so-called low fat dressings. \n\nI eat vegetables. Find some green veges that you like  and make those a part of your meals. \n\nLean meats are excellent for protein while being low in fat.\n\nI tend not to snack as I'm full from my meals. If I do snack, I try to make it something healthy like maybe carrots and low fat dip, or fruit. \n\nConsult your doctor before beginning to exercise. Any weight loss program that does NOT include exercise is DOOMED TO FAIL.\nYou have to get your body moving. Find things you can do that you enjoy doing, and that you can do even on those days when you just have to grit your teeth and do it.\n\nAlso, don't pay so much attention to your scale. If you are exercising, you may build some muscle...which actually will make you weigh heavier on the scale(Muscle weighs more than fat.). Forget the scale. Focus instead on things like: how do I feel? how do I look? Can I get into clothes that I couldn't before? That kind of thing.\n\nFinally, be patient and forgiving. You didn't get overweight overnight, it took time. And, it will take time to get to the size you want to be. And, be forgiving: you will "fall off the wagon." Forgive yourself and get back on the wagon as quickly as you can. It's not a failure to slip up; it's only a failure if you give up. \n\nGood luck. You can be the person you want to be in the body you want to have. I would suggest you try non-surgical methods of change before you attempt surgical means. However, I reiterate: if you do choose surgery, your success will depend greatly upon your willingness to change your lifestyle for the better.
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There is no such thing as a safe surgery.\n\nEven the simplest procedure, given the right circumstances, can be fatal.\n\nYou're 6'1"...even if you drop the 100 pounds you gained...335, though over weight, is not as bad off as you could be.\n\nYou will need to ask your physician his/her stand on gastric bypass or any other surgery.\n\nChances are, if you have not tried any diets or diet pills (prescription) that will be the first order of business before a surgery.\n\nGood luck hon, and congrats on your daughter!  Lots of women that weight cannot conceive.