March 27th, 2007

Here are Todays Amazing Medical Bariatric Deals!

Extra WIDE Rollator Bariatric Rolling Walker Heavy Duty
Extra WIDE Rollator Bariatric Rolling Walker Heavy Duty
$127.95
Time Remaining: 10d 13m
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Abdominal Binder Abdominal Hernia Reduction Device
Abdominal Binder Abdominal Hernia Reduction Device
$0.01
Time Remaining: 22h 32m
Sale Sale Abdominal Binder Abdominal Hernia Reduction Device Sale Sale
Sale Sale Abdominal Binder Abdominal Hernia Reduction Device Sale Sale
$12.95
Time Remaining: 20d 19h 30m
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Invacare Heavy Duty Offset Handle Medical Walking Cane
Invacare Heavy Duty Offset Handle Medical Walking Cane
$19.10
Time Remaining: 20d 4m
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Wide Bariatric Heavy Duty Bathroom Bench Shower Stool
Wide Bariatric Heavy Duty Bathroom Bench Shower Stool
$54.45
Time Remaining: 8d 22h 35m
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Wheelchair Gel Cushion Pad Seat Pillow 22 X 18 X 3
Wheelchair Gel Cushion Pad Seat Pillow 22 X 18 X 3
$42.99
Time Remaining: 25d 3h 3m
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Brand New Drive Medical Phoenix 3 Wheel Compact Portable Travel Power Scooter
Brand New Drive Medical Phoenix 3 Wheel Compact Portable Travel Power Scooter
$779.00
Time Remaining: 2d 1h 47m
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Foam Wheelchair Cushion Pad Pillow Seat 20 X 18 X 3
Foam Wheelchair Cushion Pad Pillow Seat 20 X 18 X 3
$27.71
Time Remaining: 26d 7h 33m
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Lumex 5 Fixed Bariatric Walker Replacement Wheels NEW
Lumex 5 Fixed Bariatric Walker Replacement Wheels NEW
$25.98
Time Remaining: 20d 19h 16m
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Drive Medical Daytona 4 GT 4 Wheel Travel Mobility Power Scooter S45001GT Red
Drive Medical Daytona 4 GT 4 Wheel Travel Mobility Power Scooter S45001GT Red
$1,699.00
Time Remaining: 3d 1h 28m
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Heavy Duty Wide 22 Bariatric Wheelchair 450 capacity
Heavy Duty Wide 22 Bariatric Wheelchair 450 capacity
$265.24
Time Remaining: 22d 18h 3m
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Foam Wheelchair Cushion Pad Pillow Seat 16 X 16 X 3
Foam Wheelchair Cushion Pad Pillow Seat 16 X 16 X 3
$25.79
Time Remaining: 25d 3h 11m
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Commode Bucket with Lid  Handle
Commode Bucket with Lid Handle
$49.70
Time Remaining: 12d 23h 19m
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Wheel Chair Gel Cushion Pad Seat Pillow 20 X 16 X 3
Wheel Chair Gel Cushion Pad Seat Pillow 20 X 16 X 3
$42.99
Time Remaining: 26d 7h 2m
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Bariatric Bath Bench Shower Chair Seat Bath Tub Heavy Duty
Bariatric Bath Bench Shower Chair Seat Bath Tub Heavy Duty
$60.52
Time Remaining: 12d 19h 36m
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CASE 72 TENA Bariatric XL HEAVY Bladder Control Brief
CASE 72 TENA Bariatric XL HEAVY Bladder Control Brief
$89.10
Time Remaining: 17d 23h 51m
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Roscoe Wide Transport Chair Wheelchair 22 Seat 450 lb
Roscoe Wide Transport Chair Wheelchair 22 Seat 450 lb
$199.95
Time Remaining: 25d 1h 22m
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Brand New Drive Medical Bobcat 3 Wheel Compact Mobility Power Scooter S38600 Red
Brand New Drive Medical Bobcat 3 Wheel Compact Mobility Power Scooter S38600 Red
$589.66
Time Remaining: 2d 23h 55m
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1 JUNCTION BOX FOR DRIVE MEDICAL BED 15005JB for 15004 15005 15300 15302 15303
1 JUNCTION BOX FOR DRIVE MEDICAL BED 15005JB for 15004 15005 15300 15302 15303
$99.99
Time Remaining: 26d 17h 39m
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Drive Medical Bariatric Premium Guard Gel Foam Overlay for Mattress
Drive Medical Bariatric Premium Guard Gel Foam Overlay for Mattress
$269.99
Time Remaining: 4d 16h 35m
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Drive Medical Universal Nebulizer Carry Bag
Drive Medical Universal Nebulizer Carry Bag
$24.99
Time Remaining: 27d 45m
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450 lb Capacity Heavy Duty Wide Steel Bedside Commode
450 lb Capacity Heavy Duty Wide Steel Bedside Commode
$101.06
Time Remaining: 17d 1h 17m
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Carex Bariatric Heavy Duty Bath Shower Seat Chair 400
Carex Bariatric Heavy Duty Bath Shower Seat Chair 400
$39.09
Time Remaining: 26d 21h 36m
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Medline SOLID BRASS Adjustable Bariatric Medical Walking CANE w Offset Handle
Medline SOLID BRASS Adjustable Bariatric Medical Walking CANE w Offset Handle
$22.90
Time Remaining: 5d 18h 21m
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Heavy Duty Large Base Quad Cane Silver 500 lb Wt Cap
Heavy Duty Large Base Quad Cane Silver 500 lb Wt Cap
$57.43
Time Remaining: 17d 4h 30m
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Bariatric XXL to XXXXL Abdominal Back Support Brace
Bariatric XXL to XXXXL Abdominal Back Support Brace
$74.99
Time Remaining: 21d 16h 33m
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New Medline Heavy Duty Black Quad Cane 500 lb Capacity
New Medline Heavy Duty Black Quad Cane 500 lb Capacity
$32.99
Time Remaining: 7d 19h 47m
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Wheelchair Gel Cushion Pad Seat Pillow 18 X 16 X 3
Wheelchair Gel Cushion Pad Seat Pillow 18 X 16 X 3
$42.99
Time Remaining: 26d 7h 26m
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Drive Medical Odyssey LX 4 Wheel Full Size Travel Mobility Power Scooter Red
Drive Medical Odyssey LX 4 Wheel Full Size Travel Mobility Power Scooter Red
$2,299.00
Time Remaining: 3d 7h 23m
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Lumex Walkabout Imperial 4 Wheel Rolling Walker Black
Lumex Walkabout Imperial 4 Wheel Rolling Walker Black
$126.75
Time Remaining: 8d 20h 30m
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Drive Medical Bariatric Battery Powered Patient Lift with Six Point Cradle
Drive Medical Bariatric Battery Powered Patient Lift with Six Point Cradle
$1,350.00
Time Remaining: 23d 22h 5m
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Drive Medical Heavy Duty Bariatric Rollator Walker with Large Padded Seat
Drive Medical Heavy Duty Bariatric Rollator Walker with Large Padded Seat
$129.95
Time Remaining: 26d 2h 10m
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Patriot Bariatric Electric Bed full Electric Used 1 year Real Nice
Patriot Bariatric Electric Bed full Electric Used 1 year Real Nice
$367.50
Time Remaining: 14d 3h 33m
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Drive Medical Deluxe Clever Lite Rollator Walker with Casters 102
Drive Medical Deluxe Clever Lite Rollator Walker with Casters 102
$103.85
Time Remaining: 25d 14h 56m
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Model 12021KDR2 Manufactured by Drive Medical
Model 12021KDR2 Manufactured by Drive Medical
$100.00
Time Remaining: 2d 5h 57m
Med Lift 3555 Heavy Duty Electric Recliner Liftchair
Med Lift 3555 Heavy Duty Electric Recliner Liftchair
$999.00
Time Remaining: 25d 26m
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Drive Medical Premium Toilet Seat Riser with Removable Arms Elongated Toilets
Drive Medical Premium Toilet Seat Riser with Removable Arms Elongated Toilets
$59.99
Time Remaining: 22d 7m
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Drive Medical Gladiator GT 4 Wheel Heavy Duty Mobility Travel Power Scooter Red
Drive Medical Gladiator GT 4 Wheel Heavy Duty Mobility Travel Power Scooter Red
$2,599.00
Time Remaining: 3d 6h 8m
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Medline Heavy Duty Walking Cane Offset Handle 500lb Cap
Medline Heavy Duty Walking Cane Offset Handle 500lb Cap
$23.99
Time Remaining: 17d 1h 54m
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Drive Medical ActiveCare Spitfire 3 Wheel Compact Travel Power Scooter Red
Drive Medical ActiveCare Spitfire 3 Wheel Compact Travel Power Scooter Red
$739.00
Time Remaining: 5d 2h 50m
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Drive Medical Adult Bariatric Steel Crutches 10406 Pair 550 lbs Push Button
Drive Medical Adult Bariatric Steel Crutches 10406 Pair 550 lbs Push Button
$54.00
Time Remaining: 17h 23m
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Mason Medical Bariatric Multi Layered with Visco Memory foam 22 x 16 x 35
Mason Medical Bariatric Multi Layered with Visco Memory foam 22 x 16 x 35
$51.99
Time Remaining: 1d 7h 1m
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Drive Bobcat 3 Wheel Compact Mobility Portable Travel Power Scooter S38601 Blue
Drive Bobcat 3 Wheel Compact Mobility Portable Travel Power Scooter S38601 Blue
$589.66
Time Remaining: 3d 1h 24m
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Drive Medical AquaJoy Premier Plus Reclining Bathlift With Waterproof Control
Drive Medical AquaJoy Premier Plus Reclining Bathlift With Waterproof Control
$999.99
Time Remaining: 23d 21h 49m
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Crutch XL Super Replacement Tip MDS80265W 6 Pair Case
Crutch XL Super Replacement Tip MDS80265W 6 Pair Case
$35.85
Time Remaining: 12d 22h 24m
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Lumex Bariatric CURVED BACK 500 lb Capacity Rollator Walker RJ4405 FREE SHIP
Lumex Bariatric CURVED BACK 500 lb Capacity Rollator Walker RJ4405 FREE SHIP
$160.00
Time Remaining: 29d 23h 34m
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Drive Medical ActiveCare Spitfire 3 Wheel Compact Travel Power Scooter Blue
Drive Medical ActiveCare Spitfire 3 Wheel Compact Travel Power Scooter Blue
$739.00
Time Remaining: 5d 21h 44m
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Medline Heavy Duty Bariatric Commode Toilet Seat Chair
Medline Heavy Duty Bariatric Commode Toilet Seat Chair
$78.18
Time Remaining: 22d 1h 3m
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Wheelchair Cushion Foam Pad Pillow Seat 22 X 18 X 3
Wheelchair Cushion Foam Pad Pillow Seat 22 X 18 X 3
$30.60
Time Remaining: 25d 3h 22m
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400 Lb Heavy Duty Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair
400 Lb Heavy Duty Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair
$179.31
Time Remaining: 9d 16h 57m
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Drive Medical KD Bariatric HD Transfer Bench 500 lb
Drive Medical KD Bariatric HD Transfer Bench 500 lb
$124.95
Time Remaining: 23d 23h 12m
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Heavy Duty Bariatric Non Slip Medical Foot Stool 500lb capacity
Heavy Duty Bariatric Non Slip Medical Foot Stool 500lb capacity
$44.99
Time Remaining: 3d 7h 40m
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XL Large Wide Invacare Folding Bariatric Wheelchair 24
XL Large Wide Invacare Folding Bariatric Wheelchair 24
$299.99
Time Remaining: 27d 19h 18m
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Everest  Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Aqua
Everest Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Aqua
$114.99
Time Remaining: 20d 19h 18m
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Liftem Bariatric Patient Lift model 700 can lift 700  can be shipped
Liftem Bariatric Patient Lift model 700 can lift 700 can be shipped
$599.00
Time Remaining: 20h 5m
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Everest  Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Red
Everest Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Red
$114.90
Time Remaining: 20d 19h 19m
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Drive Medical Bariatric Battery Powered Lift with Six Point Cradle 600lb Cap
Drive Medical Bariatric Battery Powered Lift with Six Point Cradle 600lb Cap
$2,000.00
Time Remaining: 23d 22h 14m
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Med Lift 5500W Bariatric Power Recliner Liftchair Chair
Med Lift 5500W Bariatric Power Recliner Liftchair Chair
$882.13
Time Remaining: 25d 29m
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Drive Medical Retractable Bar Lift Walker With Easy Lock Unlock Foot Brake
Drive Medical Retractable Bar Lift Walker With Easy Lock Unlock Foot Brake
$159.99
Time Remaining: 23d 21h 17m
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Heavy Duty Rollator Walker Rolling 4 Wheels Bariatric Steel 500 lb Capacity NEW
Heavy Duty Rollator Walker Rolling 4 Wheels Bariatric Steel 500 lb Capacity NEW
$151.15
Time Remaining: 13d 4h 20m
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Drive Medical Hydraulic Standard Patient Lift with Six Point Cradle
Drive Medical Hydraulic Standard Patient Lift with Six Point Cradle
$440.00
Time Remaining: 23d 21h 55m
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Everest  Jennings EJ 19 Transport Chair Wheelchair
Everest Jennings EJ 19 Transport Chair Wheelchair
$114.99
Time Remaining: 20d 19h 18m
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Roscoe Bariatric Transport Chair Heavy Duty Wheelchair
Roscoe Bariatric Transport Chair Heavy Duty Wheelchair
$199.95
Time Remaining: 25d 1h 21m
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Drive Medical Spitfire EX 1420 4 Wheel Compact Power Scooter
Drive Medical Spitfire EX 1420 4 Wheel Compact Power Scooter
$929.00
Time Remaining: 25d 19h 51m
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Drive STD20ECDDAHD ELR Sentra EC Heavy Duty Wheelchair Dual Axle 20 Seat
Drive STD20ECDDAHD ELR Sentra EC Heavy Duty Wheelchair Dual Axle 20 Seat
$314.28
Time Remaining: 26d 1h 22m
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Extra Wide Heavy Duty Bariatric Bath Bench Shower Tub Chair Seat Adjustable
Extra Wide Heavy Duty Bariatric Bath Bench Shower Tub Chair Seat Adjustable
$63.99
Time Remaining: 15d 1h 7m
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Winco Manufacturing Economical Phlebotomy Chair with Storage Drawer Standard
Winco Manufacturing Economical Phlebotomy Chair with Storage Drawer Standard
$365.99
Time Remaining: 28d 42m
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Drive Medical Go Lite Bariatric Rollator 8 Wheels Blue
Drive Medical Go Lite Bariatric Rollator 8 Wheels Blue
$134.99
Time Remaining: 2d 6h 3m
Drive Medical Lightweight Adjustable Folding T Handle Cane in Black Floral
Drive Medical Lightweight Adjustable Folding T Handle Cane in Black Floral
$18.99
Time Remaining: 22d 7h 55m
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NEW Invacare Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Rollator Walker
NEW Invacare Heavy Duty Wide Bariatric Rollator Walker
$108.30
Time Remaining: 28d 20h 1m
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Wide Folding Wheelchair Heavy Duty Portable 24x18 K7
Wide Folding Wheelchair Heavy Duty Portable 24x18 K7
$339.00
Time Remaining: 10d 1h 34m
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Drive Medical Cirrus Plus EC Folding Power Chair Available in 4 Seat Sizes
Drive Medical Cirrus Plus EC Folding Power Chair Available in 4 Seat Sizes
$2,100.00
Time Remaining: 28d 22h 41m
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Drive Medical Cirrus IV Lightweight Dual Axle Height Adjustable Wheelchair
Drive Medical Cirrus IV Lightweight Dual Axle Height Adjustable Wheelchair
$399.99
Time Remaining: 25d 18h 34m
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Drive Medical Clever Lite LS Rollator Walker with Seat and Push Down Brakes
Drive Medical Clever Lite LS Rollator Walker with Seat and Push Down Brakes
$116.04
Time Remaining: 15d 2h 47m
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Foam Wheelchair Cushion Pad Pillow Seat 20 X 16 X 3
Foam Wheelchair Cushion Pad Pillow Seat 20 X 16 X 3
$25.79
Time Remaining: 26d 7h 31m
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Prodigy Medical Aluminum Cane Seat
Prodigy Medical Aluminum Cane Seat
$27.99
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XL 500 lb Capacity 4 Wheeled Walker With Seat  Basket
XL 500 lb Capacity 4 Wheeled Walker With Seat Basket
$197.50
Time Remaining: 1d 22h 31m
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Pre Owned BARIATRIC MEDICAL RECLINER
Pre Owned BARIATRIC MEDICAL RECLINER
$450.00
Time Remaining: 19d 18h 48m
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Roscoe Medical Front Caster for Bariatric Rollator 8 90274
Roscoe Medical Front Caster for Bariatric Rollator 8 90274
$17.50
Time Remaining: 21d 21h 46m
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Drive Medical Blue Streak Single Axle Flip Back Wheelchair 250lbs Capacity
Drive Medical Blue Streak Single Axle Flip Back Wheelchair 250lbs Capacity
$199.99
Time Remaining: 22d 41m
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Drive Medical Home Bed Assist Handle With No Slip Foam Base Bar Handle
Drive Medical Home Bed Assist Handle With No Slip Foam Base Bar Handle
$69.99
Time Remaining: 21d 23h 31m
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Drive Bariatric Folding Bedside Commode Heavy Duty 3in1
Drive Bariatric Folding Bedside Commode Heavy Duty 3in1
$129.95
Time Remaining: 14d 17m
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HD Extra WIDE Rollator Bariatric Rolling Walker 400 lb
HD Extra WIDE Rollator Bariatric Rolling Walker 400 lb
$127.95
Time Remaining: 15d 1h 47m
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Bariatric Heavy Duty Extra Wide Wheelchair 700 lb Cap HD Extra Large XL Strong
Bariatric Heavy Duty Extra Wide Wheelchair 700 lb Cap HD Extra Large XL Strong
$882.93
Time Remaining: 5d 4h 7m
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Invacare 9785 1 Bariatric Shower Bath Bench Chair Seat
Invacare 9785 1 Bariatric Shower Bath Bench Chair Seat
$80.99
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22 Seat Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair Burgundy
22 Seat Bariatric Transport Chair Wheelchair Burgundy
$179.31
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Everest  Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Blue
Everest Jennings 17 Transport Chair Wheelchair Blue
$103.39
Time Remaining: 20d 19h 18m
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Drive Medical Bariatric Powered Patient Lift with Rechargeable Removable Battery
Drive Medical Bariatric Powered Patient Lift with Rechargeable Removable Battery
$1,800.00
Time Remaining: 23d 22h 9m
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Drive Medical Stand Assist Lift With Removable Rechargeable Battery
Drive Medical Stand Assist Lift With Removable Rechargeable Battery
$2,750.00
Time Remaining: 23d 22h 25m
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Drive Medical Bariatric Battery Powered Patient Lift Rechargeable Removable Batt
Drive Medical Bariatric Battery Powered Patient Lift Rechargeable Removable Batt
$2,750.00
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Drive RTL7047 Bariatric Transfer Board With Hand Holes
Drive RTL7047 Bariatric Transfer Board With Hand Holes
$58.21
Time Remaining: 26d 1h 21m
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Drive RTL7048 Bariatric Transfer Board Without Hand Holes
Drive RTL7048 Bariatric Transfer Board Without Hand Holes
$61.59
Time Remaining: 26d 1h 21m
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Zippered Hospital Bed Bariatric Mattress Waterproof Cover Protector 42x80x7
Zippered Hospital Bed Bariatric Mattress Waterproof Cover Protector 42x80x7
$20.99
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Drive Medical Adjustable Height Rollator with 6 Wheels Blue 10261BL
Drive Medical Adjustable Height Rollator with 6 Wheels Blue 10261BL
$110.99
Time Remaining: 26d 1h 7m
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Roscoe Medical Basket for Bariatric Rollator 90298
Roscoe Medical Basket for Bariatric Rollator 90298
$21.00
Time Remaining: 22d 20h 56m
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Roscoe Medical Backrest for Bariatric Rollator Blue 90284
Roscoe Medical Backrest for Bariatric Rollator Blue 90284
$45.00
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DRIVE 13019 B Bariatric Patient Lift Chains Heavy Duty 600 lb Weight Capacity
DRIVE 13019 B Bariatric Patient Lift Chains Heavy Duty 600 lb Weight Capacity
$22.99
Time Remaining: 26d 21h 21m
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Drive Elevating Legrests for use with STD20 STD24
Drive Elevating Legrests for use with STD20 STD24
$82.85
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Prodigy Medical Aluminum Tourist Cane Black PM834BK
Prodigy Medical Aluminum Tourist Cane Black PM834BK
$5.99
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Roscoe Medical Caster Cap for Bariatric Rollator 90308
Roscoe Medical Caster Cap for Bariatric Rollator 90308
$6.00
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Alcohol after Bariatric Surgery by Alma Orozco

Patients are often discouraged from consuming alcohol for up to a year following bariatric surgery for several reasons. Not only is alcohol a source of empty calories, increasing your overall calorie intake, thereby jeopardizing your ultimate weight loss goals, but it also decreases the absorption of many vitamins and minerals, contributing to deficiency syndromes. Alcohol consumption increases the risk of gastric ulcers, making you more susceptible to acid reflux.

Recently, researchers have reported that bariatric surgery alters alcohol metabolism thereby increasing alcohol sensitivity. This is because the factors that affect it including body weight, liver function, food intake, and transit time in the stomach, are all altered by the surgical procedure.

The mechanism of this is really very simple:. As bariatric surgery reduces the size of the stomach and reduces its transit time, there is decreased alcohol breakdown by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase. The absorption by the intestine therefore is higher and more rapid, which effectively translates into higher blood levels of alcohol. Studies have shown that blood alcohol levels of gastric bypass patients were 50% higher than in subjects who had not undergone surgery.

Researchers found that the patients who had undergone bariatric surgery had a higher peak breath alcohol level (0.08 %) as compared to the control group (0.05%), and that the former group took almost 40 minutes longer to completely metabolize the alcohol (time to zero being 108 versus 72 minutes). Also, they reported that the age and weight adjusted breath alcohol curves showed significantly higher levels at each time point for the gastric bypass patients on serial analysis after drinking 5 ounces of red wine over a 15 minute period.

This implies that you need less alcohol to become intoxicated. In fact, even one glass of wine at dinner can mean that your blood alcohol level is over the legal limit, and can have serious implications as far as your ability to concentrate is concerned. Experts are of the view that even one glass of wine may be too much for post bariatric surgery patients, with two being the outer limit.

Psychologists also describe a disorder termed as addiction transfer. A patient, following treatment for substance abuse, swaps one compulsive behavior addiction for another. Statistics from substance abuse centers show that patients who stop overeating often acquire new compulsive disorders such as alcoholism and gambling.

Researchers have brought to light preliminary data suggesting that as many as 20 to 30 percent of bariatric surgery patients struggle with new addictions. There is however no conclusive data as alcoholism can be detected several years after the surgery. In such cases, the patients are no longer under the regular follow up by their weight loss team , and more often than not patients also do not attribute their alcohol addiction to their surgery, thereby failing to mention it to their counselors.

Off course, there are chances that the addiction maybe purely coincidental. It is however advisable to err on the side of caution as far as alcohol after bariatric surgery is concerned.

Copyright (c) 2010 Ready 4 a Change

Alma Orozco is a certified patient coordinator of the Ready4Achange team for weight loss surgery in Monterrey, Mexico. Monterrey is rated as the safest city in Latin America and the medical facilities out there are certified by US hospitals. The low cost of living makes surgery very affordable in Mexico. You can check out Gastric sleeve surgery done by Dr Zapata at CIMA Monterrey by clicking on the link.

Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Alcohol-after-Bariatric-Surgery/685109

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