Gastric Bypass Surgery With Hiv

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HIV+ and gastric bypass surgery

I have a patient that is HIV+ and wants gastric bypass surgery. He has been turned down by three surgeons simply d/t his HIV status. Do you know of any surgeons who are doing gastric bypass on HIV+....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There is no reason to not perform surgery on someone who is HIV+ if they are in reasonable medical condition. I cannot recommend a specific surgeon to you since that depends on location, insurance, etc but most large cities and university hospitals... Read more »

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Hello--I am desperate to find a surgeon with the compassion to do the surgery--I have already been... Read more »

Response from Sharon Lee, M.D. »

Gastric bypass patient now requires HIV therapy

A friend has has Gastric bypass surgery prior to HIV diagnosis. Now having to go on therapy but... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

D.C.: HIV Funds Bypassing Areas in Need

Four years ago, D.C. officials launched the $3.5 million East of the River Initiative (ERI) to address HIV's disparate impact in Wards 7 and 8, where 25 percent of District residents with HIV/AIDS reside. A Post investigation found more than $1... Read more »

HIV Affects Blood Circulation Similar to Smoking

In an oral presentation at CROI 2009 in Montreal, Canada, information from three studies (FRAM, CARDIA and MESA) show that HIV infection increases the risk that someone will develop hardening of the arteries, or a progressive thickening and... Read more »

Blood-Test Labs Bypass Doctors, Spurring Debate

In a suburban strip mall midway between downtown Denver and Boulder, there is a place where people can go and order blood tests to detect any number of medical problems, like high cholesterol, diabetes, HIV and prostate and ovarian cancer. It is... Read more »

New York: Lawrence Hospital Surgery Patients Warned of Possible Hepatitis, HIV Exposure

Ten surgery patients of Lawrence Hospital Center (LHC) in Bronxville are being notified of the need to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C due to improperly cleaned equipment. The state Department of Health said the hospital reported... Read more »

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question about HIV disclosure

Posted by PeaceandLove, 3 Replies

Thought I would throw this out there to see if anyone has had a similar or close to similar situation. I am thinking about having gastric bypass and the bariatric center wants all my medical records. I know some may disagree with this but I don't... Read more »

Gastric ulcer

Posted by Malk, 1 Reply

Hello, I had a HIV combi test at 14 weeks after risk that was negative. Now my doctor thinks I might have a infection in my stomach (ulcus ventriculi). This problem would be about 4-5 months old and in the time line of those weeks. Is the test... Read more »

HIV Testing and Surgery

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Was wondering if anyone out there knows whether it is standard hospital practice to test patients for HIV prior to major surgery. Thanx

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Breast surgery and hiv

Posted by Anonymous

Has anyone had breast enlargement, or planning to?
Does anyone have information about the possible risks and side effects connected to hiv? Could lypodystrophy became a problem with breast implants?

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