If you’ve reached a point in your life where other means of weight loss, such as diet plans, meal replacement, and exercise isn’t helping your weight loss goals, then the last resort to consider is Gastric Bypass Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery (WLS), or Bariatric Plastic Surgery.
In this series, we discuss the benefits and consequences of [...]

In this series on Gastric Bypass Surgery, we’ll discuss the Cost of Gastric Bypass Surgery and how to finance Weight Loss Surgery or Gastric Bypass Surgery.
Cost of Gastric Bypass Surgery
According to some reports, the cost of Gastric Bypass Surgery or Weight Loss Surgery range between $25,000 to $35,000 U.S. Dollars.  Depending on the health insurance [...]

Gastric Bypass Surgery or Weight Loss Surgery is a tool, not a cure. Life before Gastric Bypass Surgery was challenging in ways related to health risks such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and life after Gastric Bypass Surgery will be challenging in other ways.
What you need to know after Gastric Bypass Surgery will help [...]

Gastric Bypass Surgery is not for everybody. In this article, we’ll investigate the criteria for qualifying for Gastric Bypass Surgery 1.
Who Qualifies for Gastric Bypass Surgery
If you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher, then  you are a good candidate for Gastric Bypass Surgery.  With a Body Mass Index (BMI) of [...]

In case you were ever interested in seeing a live video of Gastric Bypass Surgery, you’ve come to the right place.  This post is part of our series on Gastric Bypass Surgery.  Please enjoy the video below.
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Resources
In order to maintain the gift of weight loss you’ve been given and to stay healthy, you will need to learn new eating habits and also learn how to take care of your body after weight loss surgery.
A book that is helpful is this the “Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients”. [...]

Below is a list of Gastric Bypass Surgeons in California.
Surgery Type Codes
LGBP – Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
LVBG – Laparoscopic Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
LB – Laparoscopic Adjustable Banding
LBPD – Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion
LBPD/DS – Laparoscopic BPD & Duodenal Switch
GBP – Standard Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
DGBP – Distal Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
OGBP – Other Gastric Bypass Procedures
VBG – Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
SRG [...]