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Dr. Aviv Ben-Meir, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. I.M. Sonpal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Program Surgeon, Center for Bariatric Surgery
General Surgeon, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center

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What advancements have been made in gastric bypass surgery?
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A growing body of evidence concludes that gastric bypass surgery has been shown to put type II diabetes into remission in up to 86% of patients. In addition, the experienced surgeons at St. Vincent’s have a low complication rate. Experience has given us greater knowledge about the educational tools patients need to have lifetime success. Healthy nutritional choices, behavioral habits, support groups, follow-up visits and exercise are important in partnership with surgery.

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