1. You Can Get Your Weight
Under Control
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2. Evolution of Weight Loss Procedures New Option: Incisionless Procedure
What is Primary Obesity Surgery, Endolumenal (POSE)?
Procedure Details
Is POSE right for you?
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3. (Roux en Y Gastric Bypass)
Open Surgery
(Roux en Y Gastric Bypass)
Up to 1 week
6 weeks+
Laparoscopic Surgery
Incisionless Surgery
(Gastric Band)
(POSE)
Scarring
Typical Hospitalization
1-3 days
1 day or outpatient
Typical Recovery
~3 weeks
1-2 days
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4. Incisionless Operating Platform (IOP) Innovative Features and Benefits
Endoscopic Access
Reach stomach through the mouth
Folds stomach tissue from inside
Reduces stomach capacity & hunger
No abdominal incisions
No scars, less pain than other laparoscopic or open procedures
Minimally Invasive procedure
Faster recovery, potentially reduced risk of infection and other complications
Confidential procedure, no bandages & minimal down time
Quickly back to work, no one needs to know you have even had a procedure
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5. Durable Tissue Anchors Secure Folds in Stomach
Stomach Before & After Superimposed View
Durable Tissue Anchors Secure Folds in Stomach
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6. POSE Animation
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7. POSE Procedure: What to expect
Pre-Op physical & nutritional evaluation
Surgery minutes under general anesthesia
Overnight hospital stay or outpatient procedure
Follow-up appointments with practice to establish & monitor proper diet and exercise activity
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8. Potential Risks:
Complications that may be associated with the procedure include:
Sore throat & nausea 
Others include:
Abrasion
Perforation
Bleeding
Fistula
Inflammatory Reaction
The procedure is new and long term data is not available yet.
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9. FAQs Q: How much weight will I lose?
A: Weight loss will vary patient to patient. The POSE procedure has been designed to decrease your sensation of being hungry and increase your sensation of being full.
To maximize weight loss results, be sure to ask your doctor about the diet and exercise plan provided.
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10. The next generation: POSE
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