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Severe Effects of Morbid Obesity

Severe obesity damages the body by its mechanical, metabolic and physiological adverse effects on normal bodily function. These “co-morbidities” affect nearly every organ in the body in some way, and produce serious secondary illnesses, which may also be life-threatening. The cumulative effect of these co-morbidities can interfere with a normal and productive life, cause endless frustration and can seriously shorten life, as...

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Cancun, Mexico for IVF

  Cancun, Mexico has become one of the leading destinations for fertility tourism. Many countries have laws prohibiting some Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures, however in Mexico legality is not an issue. Many English-speaking doctors and fertility specialists in Mexico have either been trained or educated in the United States and have experience with medical tourists. For many patients, combining IVF treatment...

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Medical Tourism Facilitators

Medical tourism facilitators are professionals who match consumers and patients with the best medical providers available –  and do the case management necessary to insure the best possible customer experience.  This is the experience you will have when choosing to organize your medical procedures through International Patient Facilitators in Cancun and Tijuana, Mexico. Medical tourism facilitators should add to the value chain of a...

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Allergan Halts Lap Band Sales to 1 800 get thin clinics in the US

 1 800 210 5124 Thu Feb 2 2012 1:04 PM Irvine-based Allergan Inc. said it will no longer sell its Lap-Band weight-loss device to companies affiliated with the 1-800-GET-THIN marketing company in the USA. The move comes amid state and federal investigations of surgery centers affiliated with the ad campaign. Five Southern California patients have died since 2009 following Lap-Band surgeries at clinics affiliated with 1-800-GET-THIN US...

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Happy Lap Band Patient from 2005

Name Ingrid Email : hindei@gtlaw.com Testimonial:  Updated Jan. 2012, Dr. Verboonen did my lap band surgery in 2005.  He is awesome – very caring and non-judgmental.  I had it done in Tijuana, and the facilities were excellent.  I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone!  I have been successful and have lost 110 pounds!  I am more active, healthy and a much happier person.  You can contact me if you have any...

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR POST OF BARIATRIC PATIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR POST OP GASTRIC PATIENTS FIRST 3 WEEKS: First week (Day 1-7) at least 7 days oOnly clear liquids oFruit juices (no fruit nectars, please!) diluted with water, half and half Apple juice oGatorade or Pedyalite (any flavor) oSpecial K protein water  oVitamin water  o       Water  o       Tea (herbal)  oClear broth o Popsicles Second and third week (Day 7-21) Day 7-8: Begin with nonfat drinkable...

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