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Spring Survey Results 2012

Weight Loss Surgery: Could It Be Right for You?

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A recent study found that people who undergo bariatric surgery to help them lose weight have a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes, which could help to prevent heart-related deaths. In this podcast, we're joined by experts from UW Medicine to learn more about these procedures, plus a patient shares her own experience of life after gastric bypass surgery.

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EXPERTS & GUESTS:
Saurabh Khandelwal, M.D. Saurabh Khandelwal, M.D.
Director, Bariatric Surgery Center , UW Medicine
Dr. Saurabh Khandelwal is board-certified surgeon and an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Khandelwal is the director of the Bariatric Surgery Center at UW Medicine. His clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery with a focus on bariatrics and esophageal surgery. Dr. Khandelwal received his medical degree from Rush Medical College and served his internship and... more >

Andrew Wright, M.D. Andrew Wright, M.D.
Associate professor, department of surgery , UW Medicine
Dr. Andrew Wright is an associate professor in the department of surgery at the University of Washington, is a board-certified surgeon with particular expertise in gastrointestinal surgery, including bariatric surgery, anti-reflux surgery and surgery for stomach and colon cancer. Dr. Wright is trained in minimally invasive procedures and conducts research on innovations in surgical technology and surgical robotics. Dr. Wright received his... more >

Kristine Hillyer,
Gastric bypass surgery patient
Fifty-three-year-old Kristine Hillyer from Orting, Wash., was overweight and had several chronic conditions, including high blood pressure and severe acid reflux. She felt confined to her home and like a prisoner in her own body. Kristine consulted with doctors at UW Medicine and decided to undergo gastric bypass surgery. Several years later, she has lost 115 pounds and has the... more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Kristine’s Story LISTEN
  2. The Pre-Surgery Process LISTEN
  3. Approaches to Weight Loss Surgery LISTEN
  4. The Recovery Process LISTEN
  5. Kristine’s Advice LISTEN

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