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WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY MAY SOON BE WIDELY USED
Advancements in procedures that are usually a last resort for the obese are making them potentially suitable for moderately overweight and diabetic people.
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SURGERY SPOTLIGHT
The Rose Procedure
Some gastric bypass patients see a weight gain after 3-5 years due to an enlarged stomach pouch or an increase in the size of the stoma (the opening at the bottom of the stomach pouch). This results in a reduced ability to feel full after small meals.
Today there are new, non-surgical options to reduce the size of the pouch and stoma. The procedures typically take less than an hour and patients can return home the same day.
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ASK THE SURGEON
What do I do to use the gastric bypass "tool" sucessfully?
Dr. Ki H. Oh
The basic rules are simple and easy to follow:
- Eat 4-6 meals per day and no more. Protein, in the form of lean meats (chicken, turkey and fish) and other low-fat sources should be eaten first and should comprise at least half of the volume of the meal eaten. Foods should be cooked without fat. Avoid sauces, gravies, butter, margarine, mayonnaise and junk food.
- Never eat between meals.
- Drink 2-3 quarts or more of water each day. Water must be consumed slowly, 1-2 mouthfuls at a time, due to the restrictive effect of the operation.
- Exercise aerobically every day for at least 20 minutes. We encourage weight/resistance exercise 3-4 days per week.
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RISKS OF OBESITY OUTWEIGH RISKS OF WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
 Bariatric weight loss surgery may sound dangerous and complicated, but a Geisinger physician warns that the real danger may be a life with obesity.
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WHY CHOOSE ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL?
The most recognized program in the state
 St. Francis Hospital's program is the only one in the state to be recognized by the top two surgical organizations: the American Society for Bariatric Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.
If you or someone you know is struggling with weight, we can help. The Center for Weight Management at St. Francis Hospital provides surgical and non-surgical solutions to help people live better, longer lives.
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Jules' Story
Total weight loss: 100 pounds
"I wanted to increase my odds of living a longer life and to enjoy the life I have."
Life before surgery was difficult for Jules. "I had been a yo-yo dieter for almost 30 years," he said. "My knees and back hurt all of the time, and I had sleep apnea. Twice I was taken to hospital for chest pains."
After weight loss surgery, Jules says, "My sleep apnea, joint pain and back pain are gone. I even was able to go skiing last winter! Having the surgery has been the best decision I have made in a very long time."
Ki H. Oh, MD, F.A.C.S.
St. Francis Weight Loss Surgery Clinic
200 S. 333rd St., Suite 150
Federal Way, WA 98003
253-275-6030
Thomas J. Hirai, MD
St. Francis Weight Loss Surgery Clinic
200 S. 333rd St., Suite 150
Federal Way, WA 98003
253-275-6030
St. Francis Center for Weight Management St. Francis Hospital Medical
Office Building, Suite 310
34509 Ninth Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
1-800-823-6525
nww8mgt@fhshealth.org
www.stfrancisweightforlife.org
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