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 Join us in bringing awareness of our nation's obesity epidemic to the forefront by participating in the Walk from Obesity. This two-mile walk takes place in Federal Way on September 18.
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SURGERY SPOTLIGHT
Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass
This is the most common of the gastric
bypass procedures, allowing small amounts
of food to be tolerated and some calories to
be absorbed. The procedure is offered in
three ways, depending upon a patient's
individual needs and goals.
· A proximal gastric bypass is the most common, least
aggressive option. Five-year weight loss averages
50-75%.
· A medial gastric bypass offers a moderately aggressive
option, with five-year weight loss averaging 70-80%.
· A distal gastric bypass is the most aggressive option, with
five-year weight loss averaging 75-85%.
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ASK THE SURGEON
How can obesity affect a couple's ability to have children?
 Women who are overweight often have trouble conceiving
because of a hormonal imbalance, which can cause them to stop ovulating. Men
who are overweight have lower sperm count and lower sperm concentrations. Obese men, regardless of age, seem to have
an almost two-fold increase in infertility.
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AETNA, UNITED HEALTHCARE NOW COVER LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
No longer considered "investigational," sleeve gastrectomy
is now included on the list of bariatric surgical procedures covered by these
and other insurers. Covered procedures include Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass,
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding and Biliopancreatic Diversion with
Duodenal Switch.
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WHY CHOOSE ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL?
The most recognized program in the state
 The program at St. Francis Hospital is
recognized by one of the country's top
surgical organizations, the American
Society for Bariatric 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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TIFFANY'S STORY
Total weight loss: 100 pounds
"I was too young to live this way"
Tiffany longed to be an active participant in the lives of her children, but she suffered from diabetes, asthma, back pain and more. She felt she had to do something because she was too young to live that way. She chose to have gastric bypass surgery and within a month nearly every ailment was gone. "After surgery I lost 100 pounds. I feel healthier than ever. It is so wonderful to be an active participant with my family," says Tiffany. "What I was looking forward to was just being healthy. And that's exactly what I got, my health back."
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
800-823-6525
nww8mgt@fhshealth.org
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