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NEW Invacare Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Rollator Walker 66550 NEW Invacare Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Rollator Walker 66550 Paypal US $108.29 17d 21m
Extra WIDE Rollator Bariatric Rolling Walker Heavy Duty Extra WIDE Rollator Bariatric Rolling Walker Heavy Duty Paypal US $127.95 14d 6h 26m
Invacare Heavy Duty Bariatric Wheelchair Invacare Heavy Duty Bariatric Wheelchair Paypal 2 Bids US $1.75 2d 5h 18m
Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair 22 Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair 22" Desk Arms Paypal US $179.30 28d 5h 14m
Heavy Duty Wide 22 Heavy Duty Wide 22" Bariatric Wheelchair 450 capacity Paypal US $265.24 27d 16m
Roscoe Bariatric Transport Chair Heavy Duty Wheelchair Roscoe Bariatric Transport Chair Heavy Duty Wheelchair Paypal US $199.95 29d 7h 34m
Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair Paypal US $178.50 28d 2h 30m
Bariatric Wheelchair Sentra EC Heavy Duty 24 Bariatric Wheelchair Sentra EC Heavy Duty 24" Full Arms Elevating Legrests Paypal US $351.03 28d 9h 18m
Medline X-Wide Bariatric 400lbs Heavy Duty Rollator Rolling Walker NEW FAST SHIP Medline X-Wide Bariatric 400lbs Heavy Duty Rollator Rolling Walker NEW FAST SHIP Paypal US $139.99 22d 8h 19m
HEAVY DUTY/BARIATRIC rollator walker w/hand brakes/ red or blue HEAVY DUTY/BARIATRIC rollator walker w/hand brakes/ red or blue Paypal US $109.99 29d 9h 40m
Heavy Duty 500 lb Bariatric Rolling Walker -Seat-Basket Heavy Duty 500 lb Bariatric Rolling Walker -Seat-Basket Paypal US $209.97 28d 11h 16m
Heavy Duty Bariatric Folding Walker  2 Button 600 Lb Heavy Duty Bariatric Folding Walker 2 Button 600 Lb Paypal US $69.45 28d 2h 54m
Drive Medical Bariatric Extra Heavy Duty Anterior Safety Roller in Black Drive Medical Bariatric Extra Heavy Duty Anterior Safety Roller in Black Paypal US $277.40 29d 11h 43m
Drive Medical Bariatric Heavy Duty Anterior Safety Roller in Black  500lbs Drive Medical Bariatric Heavy Duty Anterior Safety Roller in Black 500lbs Paypal US $277.40 29d 11h 27m
Medline Bariatric Heavy Duty Offset Cane 500lb Cap/Adj Medline Bariatric Heavy Duty Offset Cane 500lb Cap/Adj Paypal US $19.95 29d 5h 38m
Bariatric Wheelchair Sentra EC Heavy Duty 24 Bariatric Wheelchair Sentra EC Heavy Duty 24" Desk Arms Elevating Legrests Paypal US $362.30 28d 9h 33m
Bariatric Wheelchair 30 Bariatric Wheelchair 30" Sentra Heavy Duty Detachable Full Arms Elevating Paypal US $1,070.00 28d 9h 17m
Bariatric Wheelchair 28 Bariatric Wheelchair 28" Sentra Heavy Duty Detachable Full Arms Elevating Paypal US $921.45 28d 9h 17m
Bariatric Wheelchair 26 Bariatric Wheelchair 26" Sentra Heavy Duty Detachable Full Arms Elevating Paypal US $862.58 28d 9h 17m
Bariatric Anterior Safety Heavy Duty Roller Walker Bariatric Anterior Safety Heavy Duty Roller Walker Paypal US $280.00 28d 6h 30m
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Bariatric Heavy
Bariatric Heavy
I would like to get bariatric surgery(stomach stapling): I have medicare part 1 and 2- will it cover it?


i am at my wits end with being heavy,fat and overweight,I would like to get the bariatric surgery(stomach shrinkage) and am curious: I have medicaire part a and b. Would I be able to get this surgery done? I live in Florida, am 37 yrs old, male, in relatively good health, but I need to lose this weight as it is ruining my life in every way. I have a BMI of 43- way too heavy for my 5'8" height, and i am beyond miserable. I don't make much money, so eating healthily is an EXPENSIVE option that i cannot afford- i eat to be full- which is the bad thing. Any help? Thanks.

There are 5 basic types of bariatric surgery. Medicare will not cover sleeve gastrectomy or vertical gastric banding. They will cover Roux-en-Y bypass (RYGBP), Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS), and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) under they following conditions: You must have a BMI of greater than 34, you must have at least one co-morbidity related to obesity, and you must have been previously unsuccessful with medical treatment for obesity. In addition, these procedures are only covered when performed at facilities that are certified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level 1 Bariatric Surgery Center or certified by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.

You can find approved facilities by searching on this website: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/center/coverage.asp If you contact these facilities they will help your further.



NEW Invacare Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Rollator Walker 66550 NEW Invacare Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Rollator Walker 66550 Paypal US $108.29 17d 21m
Extra WIDE Rollator Bariatric Rolling Walker Heavy Duty Extra WIDE Rollator Bariatric Rolling Walker Heavy Duty Paypal US $127.95 14d 6h 26m
Invacare Heavy Duty Bariatric Wheelchair Invacare Heavy Duty Bariatric Wheelchair Paypal 2 Bids US $1.75 2d 5h 18m
Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair 22 Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair 22" Desk Arms Paypal US $179.30 28d 5h 14m
Heavy Duty Wide 22 Heavy Duty Wide 22" Bariatric Wheelchair 450 capacity Paypal US $265.24 27d 16m
Roscoe Bariatric Transport Chair Heavy Duty Wheelchair Roscoe Bariatric Transport Chair Heavy Duty Wheelchair Paypal US $199.95 29d 7h 34m
Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair Paypal US $178.50 28d 2h 30m
Bariatric Wheelchair Sentra EC Heavy Duty 24 Bariatric Wheelchair Sentra EC Heavy Duty 24" Full Arms Elevating Legrests Paypal US $351.03 28d 9h 18m
Medline X-Wide Bariatric 400lbs Heavy Duty Rollator Rolling Walker NEW FAST SHIP Medline X-Wide Bariatric 400lbs Heavy Duty Rollator Rolling Walker NEW FAST SHIP Paypal US $139.99 22d 8h 19m
HEAVY DUTY/BARIATRIC rollator walker w/hand brakes/ red or blue HEAVY DUTY/BARIATRIC rollator walker w/hand brakes/ red or blue Paypal US $109.99 29d 9h 40m
Heavy Duty 500 lb Bariatric Rolling Walker -Seat-Basket Heavy Duty 500 lb Bariatric Rolling Walker -Seat-Basket Paypal US $209.97 28d 11h 16m
Heavy Duty Bariatric Folding Walker  2 Button 600 Lb Heavy Duty Bariatric Folding Walker 2 Button 600 Lb Paypal US $69.45 28d 2h 54m
Drive Medical Bariatric Extra Heavy Duty Anterior Safety Roller in Black Drive Medical Bariatric Extra Heavy Duty Anterior Safety Roller in Black Paypal US $277.40 29d 11h 43m
Drive Medical Bariatric Heavy Duty Anterior Safety Roller in Black  500lbs Drive Medical Bariatric Heavy Duty Anterior Safety Roller in Black 500lbs Paypal US $277.40 29d 11h 27m
Medline Bariatric Heavy Duty Offset Cane 500lb Cap/Adj Medline Bariatric Heavy Duty Offset Cane 500lb Cap/Adj Paypal US $19.95 29d 5h 38m
Bariatric Wheelchair Sentra EC Heavy Duty 24 Bariatric Wheelchair Sentra EC Heavy Duty 24" Desk Arms Elevating Legrests Paypal US $362.30 28d 9h 33m
Bariatric Wheelchair 30 Bariatric Wheelchair 30" Sentra Heavy Duty Detachable Full Arms Elevating Paypal US $1,070.00 28d 9h 17m
Bariatric Wheelchair 28 Bariatric Wheelchair 28" Sentra Heavy Duty Detachable Full Arms Elevating Paypal US $921.45 28d 9h 17m
Bariatric Wheelchair 26 Bariatric Wheelchair 26" Sentra Heavy Duty Detachable Full Arms Elevating Paypal US $862.58 28d 9h 17m
Bariatric Anterior Safety Heavy Duty Roller Walker Bariatric Anterior Safety Heavy Duty Roller Walker Paypal US $280.00 28d 6h 30m
NOVA 4214 Mini Mack Heavy Duty Bariatric Rollator Rolling Walker RED or BLUE NEW NOVA 4214 Mini Mack Heavy Duty Bariatric Rollator Rolling Walker RED or BLUE NEW Paypal US $194.99 23d 2h 4m
Drive Medical Sentra EC Heavy Duty Wheelchair Black Bariatric 22 Drive Medical Sentra EC Heavy Duty Wheelchair Black Bariatric 22" ADJ Footrest Paypal US $329.99 27d 4h 16m
Drive Medical Sentra EC Heavy Duty Wheelchair in Black Bariatric 22 Drive Medical Sentra EC Heavy Duty Wheelchair in Black Bariatric 22" Paypal US $317.99 27d 4h 15m
Medline Bariatric Heavy Duty Walker with Dual Wheels - 500lb Cap - Two Button Medline Bariatric Heavy Duty Walker with Dual Wheels - 500lb Cap - Two Button Paypal US $120.95 27d 1h 39m
Heavy Duty Wide 20 Heavy Duty Wide 20" Bariatric Wheelchair 350 capacity Paypal US $283.24 26d 23h 47m
Heavy Duty Wide 22 Heavy Duty Wide 22" Bariatric Wheelchair 350 capacity Paypal US $283.24 26d 23h 46m
NOVA Mighty Mack Heavy Duty Extra Wide Bariatric Rollator Rolling Walker 4216 NOVA Mighty Mack Heavy Duty Extra Wide Bariatric Rollator Rolling Walker 4216 Paypal US $269.99 18d 7h 29m
Guardian Deluxe Bariatric Heavy Duty Rollator 500 lb. Weight Capacity Guardian Deluxe Bariatric Heavy Duty Rollator 500 lb. Weight Capacity Paypal US $314.00 26d 21h 4m
Drive Go Lite WIDE Bariatric STEEL Rollator Heavy Duty Rolling Walker 500 lb Drive Go Lite WIDE Bariatric STEEL Rollator Heavy Duty Rolling Walker 500 lb Paypal US $189.95 24d 7h 58m
Drive Go-Lite Bariatric Steel Rollator Heavy Duty 500lb Capacity Rolling Walker Drive Go-Lite Bariatric Steel Rollator Heavy Duty 500lb Capacity Rolling Walker Paypal US $140.95 22d 53m
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NEW Invacare Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Rollator Walker 66550 NEW Invacare Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Rollator Walker 66550 Paypal US $108.29 17d 21m
Invacare Heavy Duty Bariatric Commode Chair 6500-BHD Invacare Heavy Duty Bariatric Commode Chair 6500-BHD Paypal 0 Bid US $50.00 2d 1h 4m
Invacare Heavy Duty Bariatric Wheelchair Invacare Heavy Duty Bariatric Wheelchair Paypal 2 Bids US $1.75 2d 5h 18m
Extra WIDE Rollator Bariatric Rolling Walker Heavy Duty Extra WIDE Rollator Bariatric Rolling Walker Heavy Duty Paypal US $127.95 14d 6h 26m
Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair 22 Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair 22" Desk Arms Paypal US $179.30 28d 5h 14m
Heavy Duty Wide 22 Heavy Duty Wide 22" Bariatric Wheelchair 450 capacity Paypal US $265.24 27d 16m
Wide Bariatric Heavy Duty Bathroom Bench Shower Stool Wide Bariatric Heavy Duty Bathroom Bench Shower Stool Paypal US $54.45 13d 4h 48m
DRIVE MEDICAL EXTRA LARGE SUPER HEAVY DUTY BARIATRIC DROP ARM COMMODE DRIVE MEDICAL EXTRA LARGE SUPER HEAVY DUTY BARIATRIC DROP ARM COMMODE Paypal 6 Bids US $10.50 2d 15h 38m
Medline Heavy Duty Bariatric Commode Toilet Seat Chair Medline Heavy Duty Bariatric Commode Toilet Seat Chair Paypal US $78.18 26d 7h 16m
CASE 72 TENA Bariatric XL HEAVY Bladder Control Brief CASE 72 TENA Bariatric XL HEAVY Bladder Control Brief Paypal US $89.10 22d 6h 4m
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Brandt Replacement Tips for Heavy Duty Bariatric Stool, 4/pk


Brandt Replacement Tips for Heavy Duty Bariatric Stool, 4/pk


$12


Brandt Replacement Tips for Heavy Duty Bariatric Stool, 4/pk

Brandt Bariatric Heavy Duty Footstool, Chrome


Brandt Bariatric Heavy Duty Footstool, Chrome


$51.99


Features of the Brandt Bariatric Heavy Duty Footstool: Chrome plated 1" steel tubing with reinforcing steel brace. 500 lb. weight capacity. 10" x 14" platform with non-skid rubber mat. 14" x 18.5" x 9"H on reinforced rubber tips.

Bariatric Heavy Duty Overbed Table


Bariatric Heavy Duty Overbed Table


$519.5


In the locked position, the table can support 500 lbs. Structurally reinforced with a steel welded frame. Frame extends virtually the entire length of the top. Table top height can be adjusted from 30" to 45" in 1" increments. Large, high pressure laminate table top measures 18" x 40" to reach the center line of most bariatric beds. Powder coated base and column are attractive and easy to maintain. Swivel casters make for easy maneuverability. 13080 is low pressure laminate. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Brand: Drive Medical Bed Size: Twin Type: Bed Frames and Platforms Color/Finish: As Shown Color Mapping: Beige Style: Casual Material: Leather Gender: Male

Drive Bariatric Heavy Duty Overbed Table


Drive Bariatric Heavy Duty Overbed Table


$574


Features of the Drive Bariatric Heavy Duty Overbed Table: In the locked position, the table can support 500 lbs. Structurally reinforced with a steel welded frame. Frame extends virtually the entire length of the top. Table top height can be adjusted from 30" to 45" in 1" increments. Large, high pressure laminate table top measures 18" x 40" to reach the center line of most bariatric beds. Powder coated base and column are attractive and easy to maintain. Swivel casters make for easy maneuverability. Low pressure laminate. Limited Lifetime Warranty

Drive Bariatric Heavy Duty Deluxe Trapeze Bar


Drive Bariatric Heavy Duty Deluxe Trapeze Bar


$1127


Features of the Drive Bariatric Heavy Duty Deluxe Trapeze Bar: Designed to assist larger individuals in changing positions while in bed and aid in transferring in and out of bed. Easy to assemble tool free design. Lightweight design for easy delivery. Chain is adjustable from edge of headboard to the end of boom by sliding to desired position. Limited Lifetime Warranty Product Specifications: Height: 72" Width: 31" Depth: 51" Width Between Legs: 26" Boom (Length): 37" Weight Capacity: 650 lbs.

Drive Heavy Duty Bariatric Folding Commode


Drive Heavy Duty Bariatric Folding Commode


$123.21


Features of the Drive Heavy Duty Bariatric Folding Commode: Easily opens and folds. Folds flat for convenient storage and transportation. 16.5" deep snap on seat with lid. Plastic armrests provide comfort and stability. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Width (between arms): 24" Outside Width: 31.5" Seat (Width): 13.5" Seat (Depth): 16.5" Height: 15"-21" Product Weight: 17.5 lbs. Weight Capacity: 650 lbs.

Trending Accessibility TABG18 18 in. Heavy Duty Bariatric Grab Bars.


Trending Accessibility TABG18 18 in. Heavy Duty Bariatric Grab Bars.


$51.67


Heavy duty bariatric grab bars fluted surface for grip aluminum tubular core no exposured metal. Size: 18 . Huge selection to choose from. High quality components. Designed to suit any budget. Satisfaction ensured.

Trending Accessibility TABG24 24 in. Heavy Duty Bariatric Grab Bars.


Trending Accessibility TABG24 24 in. Heavy Duty Bariatric Grab Bars.


$58.19


Heavy duty bariatric grab bars fluted surface for grip aluminum tubular core no exposured metal. Size: 24 . Huge selection to choose from. High quality components. Designed to suit any budget. Satisfaction ensured.

Trending Accessibility TABG36 36 in. Heavy Duty Bariatric Grab Bars


Trending Accessibility TABG36 36 in. Heavy Duty Bariatric Grab Bars


$78.52


Heavy duty bariatric grab bars fluted surface for grip aluminum tubular core no exposured metal. Size: 36 . Huge selection to choose from. High quality components. Designed to suit any budget. Satisfaction ensured.

Drive Heavy Duty Bariatric Bath Bench with Back


Drive Heavy Duty Bariatric Bath Bench with Back


$95.81


Features of the Drive Heavy Duty Bariatric Bath Bench: 600 lb. Weight Capacity. Tool free removable back. Manufactured with 1" aluminum tubing. Frame has width/depth cross braces attached with aircraft-type rivets. Large 16" seat depth. Durable, blow molded plastic bench. Drainage holes reduce slipping. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Outside Legs (Width): 22" Outside Legs (Depth): 18.75" Seat (Width): 17.25" Seat (Depth): 16" Seat (Height): 16"-20" Product Weight: 10 lbs.

Heavy Duty Bariatric Hospital Bed


Heavy Duty Bariatric Hospital Bed


$4999.99


Quiet, smooth operation. Heavy duty frame ensures strength and patient safety. All steel construction. Larger sleep surface than conventional bed. Quiet, smooth operation. Split pan design with removable bed ends is easy to set-up. No tools necessary for set-up. Hand control (included) provides for multiple bed positioning for patients. Emergency manual crank included. Bed kit comes complete with 1 set of T rails and heavy duty foam mattress. Warranty: (Original purchaser) Lifetime on welds, 5 years on frame, 1 year on all other parts and components. Brand: Drive Medical Bed Size: Twin Type: Bed Frames and Platforms Color/Finish: As Shown Color Mapping: Beige Style: Casual Material: Leather Gender: Male

Medline Bariatric Crutches - Crutch, Bariatric, Tall, Adult, Guardian. 2 Pairs


Medline Bariatric Crutches - Crutch, Bariatric, Tall, Adult, Guardian. 2 Pairs


$86.43


Manufacturer: Medline. 2 Pairs. Bariatric Crutches: Heavy-duty steel construction provides durability and supports up to 550lbs. Push-button adjusted foot pieces with fitting scale allow for accurate, fast fitting. 1" adjustment increments on both handle

Medline Bariatric Crutches - Crutch, Bariatric, Adult, Guardian. 2 Pairs


Medline Bariatric Crutches - Crutch, Bariatric, Adult, Guardian. 2 Pairs


$86.43


Manufacturer: Medline. 2 Pairs. Bariatric Crutches: Heavy-duty steel construction provides durability and supports up to 550lbs. Push-button adjusted foot pieces with fitting scale allow for accurate, fast fitting. 1" adjustment increments on both handle

Drive Bariatric Heavy Duty Bath Bench


Drive Bariatric Heavy Duty Bath Bench


$91.27


This heavy duty bath bench features an aluminum frame that is lightweight and corrosion-proof. With a 500-pound weight capacity, this bariatric bath bench is strong and sturdy with a cross brace attached with aircraft-style rivets. Color: WhiteCross brace attached with aircraft style rivets provides dependable strengthBlow molding on the back and seat are contoured to provide extra comfortDrainage holes in the seat reduce slipping while adjustable height legs ensure a proper fitAluminum frame is lightweight durable and corrosion proofOutside leg dimensions: 18 inches wide x 17.5 inches deepSeat dimensions: 20 inches wide x 12 inches deep x 14-21 inches highWeight: 7.4 pounds Weight capacity: 500 pounds


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`Patient Lift, Alliance Battery Powered-Bariatric-600# Wt Cap `Patient Lift, Alliance Battery Powered-Bariatric-600# Wt Cap

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Oct. 2009 Healthcare: The Nursing Assistant and Bariatric Care


Umbilical Hernia - Should I Have the Procedure?


Hi everyone,

I'm 34 and in fair shape (I'm 6'1 and 225 lbs), and my regular doctor says I have a small umbilical hernia (I think from helping my father-in-law move some heavy stuff in his garage). It's a small bulge in my belly button - it's mostly just annoying and unsightly. There is no pain...just weakness in the area. Size is maybe .5 inch or so.

I got a second opinion from a bariatric specialist MD and he confirmed the diagnosis. I'm thinking about having the surgery, but I'm worried about the recovery, infection, mesh vs. non-mesh. Are there any good free (and trustworthy) websites to read reviews of my Dr?

For those of you in the medical field or if you've had this procedure, what are the considerations? I have some anxiety and don't know what questions to ask. Any help is welcome and appreciated.

I work for a surgeon and I can tell you that if you're worried about him/her having to use mesh, then get it repaired sooner rather than later! If you wait, the defect in your fascia will become bigger, requiring mesh rather than just suture; and you also run the risk of a loop of bowel or mesentary getting stuck up there as well; then it has the potential of becoming an emergency surgery.
A small umbilical hernia can be repaired by oversewing the fascial defect with some O-Vicryl suture or better yet, some O Nurolon suture. The post-op recovery period isn't too bad.......remember that everyone heals at a different rate though; it's an "individual" thing. Don't put it off though; you'll be glad you had it taken care of ASAP!

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