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Quiz: Weight Loss Surgery Myths and Facts

June 20, 2017

For many, bariatric surgery is a lifeline to a healthier life. Test your knowledge with this weight loss surgery quiz. Start Quiz

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, healthy lifestyle, obesity, quizzes, weight loss surgery

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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery in Addition to Weight Loss

February 25, 2017

Bariatric surgery can help you combat depression, diabetes, joint pain, and a host of other obesity-related conditions. Read More

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Tagged with: bariatric surgery, depression, diabetes, joint pain, weight loss, weight loss surgery

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Exercise and Bariatric Surgery: Your Road to Recovery

January 12, 2017

Exercise is an important part of your life after bariatric surgery. Learn more about what you can do to stay active and safe after weight loss surgery. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, exercise, fitness, Healthy Living, life after weight loss surgery, weight loss, weight loss surgery

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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

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

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Benefits and Risks of Bariatric Surgery

January 21, 2014

This JAMA report shows that bariatric surgery can reduce or reverse obesity-related health issues -- such as diabetes -- long-term. Learn More

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Tagged with: Anita Courcoulas MD, bariatric surgery, blood pressure, diabetes, JAMA, JAMA Network, JAMA Report, Journal of the American Medical Association, liids, Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery, patient story, weight loss surgery

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Bariatric Surgery Benefits

November 18, 2013

Learn how bariatric surgery can improve your overall health if you are trying to overcome obesity. See if it's the right choice for you. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Anita Courcoulas MD, bariatric surgery, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Section of Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery, sleep apnea, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Hamot, UPMC Horizon, UPMC St. Margaret, weight loss surgery