Month: October 2006

Benefits and risks of Gastric Bypass surgery

How Well GBS Works

Most people who have gastric bypass surgery quickly begin to lose weight and continue to lose weight for up to 12 months. One study noted that people lost about one-third of their excess weight (the weight above what is considered healthy) in 1 to 4 years. Some of the lost weight may be regained.
The laparoscopic approach showed similar results, with 69% to 82% of excess weight lost over 12 to 54 months.

Risks of GBS

Risks common to all surgeries for weight loss include an infection in the incision, a leak from the stomach into the abdominal cavity or where the intestine is connected (resulting in an infection called peritonitis), and a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism). About one-third of all people having surgery for obesity develop gallstones or a nutritional deficiency condition such as anemia or osteoporosis.

Fewer than 3 in 200 (1.5%) people die after surgery for weight loss.

All surgeries have risk, and it is important for you and your health professional to discuss your treatment options to decide what is best for your situation.

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Make use of the special promotions and other offers

On the same note, empty beds are also sometimes available on discount websites. There are several that specialize in major cruise lines where you can purchase tickets at incredible savings. These are particularly useful the more cost is an issue. However, these sites are usually less accommodating what you see is what is available. So, you may not be able to customize as many options as you would if buying from another source, but you can still get a great deal on a luxury cruise.

There are also special promotions that may be offered from Carnival for various reasons. Perhaps celebrating a company anniversary or significant milestone, there may be other deals available at times as well. You should simply check the company s website periodically to see what they have available. When it comes to deals, the more research you do, the less you will probably have to pay.

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