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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

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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

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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

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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

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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