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| View Larger Image | 60 Minutes - The Bypass Effect (April 20, 2008) | DVD-R
| List Price: | $17.95 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 1 to 2 days |
| | Binding: | DVD-R | | Run Time: | 12 minutes | | Studio: | CBS | | Number of Discs: | | | Release Date: | May 06, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 63,952rd |
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Airdate: 04/20/08 Gastric bypass surgery is performed to help morbidly obese people lose weight by essentially reducing the size of their stomach and thus their appetite. Now doctors realize that the same surgery seems to have other health benefits, including long-term remission of Type 2 diabetes, as well as a resolution of other serious disorders including sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. But should such radical surgery be performed on diabetic people who aren't overweight? Lesley Stahl reports.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. |
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This Helped Me Make Up My Mind About WLS by Jeffrey W. Mortenson (Ocean Springs, MS USA)  5 Stars
September 23, 2008
I recorded this show the evening it showed, and watched it several times. I decided WLS was the right way to go after watching this several times, discussing it with my Doctor, and performing my own quest for knowledge courtesy of Google. If you are obese, have any medical issues like diabetes or high blood pressure, you MUST watch this article.
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| Surgical Weight Loss
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity affects approximately 60 million adults in the United States, and over the past 25 years the proportion of obesity in adults has nearly doubled. The health effects associated with obesity can contribute to as many as thirty serious medical conditions, putting millions of lives at risk. For those who experience morbidly obese circumstances - where diet and exercise don't result in successful or sufficient weight reduction -...
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| The Expert's Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery: Is it right for me? What happens during surgery? How do I keep the weight off?
by Garth Davis (Author)
From the star of TLC’s Big Medicine, the complete guide to weight loss surgery
Today, an estimated forty-four million Americans suffer from obesity. For most, the traditional prescription of “eat less, exercise more” simply doesn’t work. Thankfully, there is another option— a proven path to reclaiming quality of life, to curing diabetes and other weight-related diseases, and to living without the constant emotional and physical struggles that being obese entails.
This...
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| Big Medicine Season 1 DVD Set (7 DVD Set)
Father and son surgeon team tackle obesity. Big Medicine chronicles the personal stories of severely obese patients who turn to the Houston Methodist Weight Management Center as a life-changing last resort. Season 1 (Part 1) - The series chronicles the personal stories of severely obese patients who turn to the Houston Methodist Weight Management Center as a life-changing last resort. One of the most innovative bariatric surgery practices, Methodist adheres to a long-term,...
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| Addiction
Starring: Keanna Bradley, Mark Davis, Wendy Knight, Courtney Madison, J.J. Michaels
Directed By: Quasarman
Also With: Quasarman (Cinematographer)
The feature length documentary film ADDICTION brings together the nation's leading experts on drug and alcohol addiction with a collection of award-winning filmmakers to shed light on addiction, its causes and the latest and most prominent developments in treatments. Its focus is on case studies and new medical treatments. A supplementary series of 13 short films delves deeper into the various dimensions of addiction.DVD Features:
Documentary:Includes 3 discs of additional content that...
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| Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies
by Marina S. Kurian (Author), Barbara Thompson (Author), Brian K. Davidson (Author)
Get the scoop on weight loss surgery
Your authoritative guide to weight loss surgery -- before, during, and after
Considering weight loss surgery? This compassionate guide helps you determine whether you qualify and gives you the scoop on selecting the best center and surgical team, understanding today's different procedures, and achieving the best results. You also get tips on eating properly post-op and preparing appetizing meals, as well as easing back into your...
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