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    What You Should Ask About Birth Control and Weight Loss Surgery

    January 10, 2017

    After weight loss surgery, you may need to re-evaluate your birth control. Learn more about the effect of bariatric surgery on fertility. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

    Tagged with: bariatric surgery, birth control, contraception, fertility, gastric banding, gastric bypass, Infertility, weight loss surgery

    Birth control and weight loss surgery
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    How Weight Loss Surgery Could Improve Your Diabetes

    January 4, 2017

    Weight loss surgery may be an effective way to manage or prevent diabetes. Find out more about when this procedure has the most benefit. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: bariatric surgery, diabetes, gastric bypass, weight loss surgery

    weight loss surgery and diabetes
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    Dumping Syndrome Diet Plan

    March 25, 2016

    Dumping syndrome—when food passes too quickly into the small intestine—can occur after stomach surgery. Follow this diet to stop dumping syndrome symptoms. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: bariatric surgery, dumping syndrome, dumping syndrome diet, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach surgery

    dumping syndrome diet
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    Can Bariatric Surgery Help Type 2 Diabetes?

    December 31, 2015

    It's clear that bariatric surgery can be a useful tool for people who need to lose 100 pounds or more. It may also help you reverse diabetes. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: bariatric procedure, bariatric surgery, diabetes, gastric banding, gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable band surgery, weight loss

    diabetes and bariatric surgery

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