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About Franco e Rizzi
Franco e Rizzi is specialized in Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery as well as other Bariatric surgeries. Dr. Roberto Rizzi team of professionals includes dietitian, psychologist, physiotherapist, anesthesiologists, physician and plastic surgeons; all specialized in obesity treatment.
Bariatric weight loss surgery is a unique specialization. With Obesity Surgery, a person can be losing over 60% of excess weight and be cured of many obesity related co-morbidities including diabetes, hypertension, arthritis high cholesterol, sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Furthermore, the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery has resulted in marked improvements in quality of life. Franco e Rizzi offer an affordable comprehensive weight loss program with pre-op education and post surgery aftercare.
Brazil is the second country in the world that most performs Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgeries (USA is in first place). The reputation Brazil achieved in Obesity Surgery can be explained by the high quality of the surgeons and its lower cost compared to other countries.
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Weight loss surgery is fast becoming a very popular way for obese and morbidly obese people to get and keep the weight off. Significant weight loss can be achieved with obesity surgery, but patients need to have realistic weight loss expectations and be prepared for lifestyle changes. The patient needs to make changes to the diet after undergoing weight loss surgery. The stomach will be reduced to a much smaller size and, as a result, the amount of food the patient can eat is very limited. In order to ensure good nutrition and health, the patient must pay very close attention to the types of food he/she eats. Foods that were well tolerated prior to surgery for obesity may cause discomfort afterwards. 
