Obesity & Enlarged Labia / Labial Hypertrophy
By now, it’s clear that obesity affects just about every part of the body and causes significant physical and psychological […]
Read MoreAvoiding Reflux After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric patients are among the most knowledgeable and well-read in all medicine. When speaking to patients, it’s often surprising and […]
Read MorePfizer Discontinues Twice Daily Weight Loss Pills in Clinical Trials
It was recently announced that Pfizer discontinued a clinical trial for a twice-daily oral weight loss medication developed as an […]
Read MoreDo Surgeons Reinforce or Buttress the Staple Line During Bariatric Surgery?
One of the most exciting parts of being in the bariatric field is seeing the excellent and in-depth questions bariatric […]
Read MoreComparing The Gastric Bypass to The Gastric Sleeve
Most patients who research bariatric surgery realize that the two most performed bariatric surgeries in the United States are the […]
Read MoreDo Bariatric Surgeons Remove the Gallbladder During Bariatric Surgery?
While many of us do not think much about the gallbladder, and we don’t need it to live, it represents […]
Read MoreThe Case for Bariatric Surgery in the Day of Wegovy & Weight Loss Medication
The class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists like Wegovy and Mounjaro have been held up as possible solutions […]
Read MoreWhat Should Bariatric Patients Do if They’re Always Hungry After Working Out?
It can sometimes feel like a chore. As a bariatric patient, not only do you have to limit your diet […]
Read MoreWhy Beer May Be the Worst Drink After Bariatric Surgery
What you drink after your surgical procedure makes a big difference in your eventual results and how you feel. Of […]
Read MoreHow an AHA Statement on Diets Affects Bariatric Patients
Though it’s a different specialty, bariatric surgeons always take note of guidance from the American Heart Association or AHA. We […]
Read MoreThree Tricks to Reducing Negative Self-Talk After Bariatric Surgery
Years, or even decades of excess weight, have likely made you question yourself, beat yourself up, and create a mental […]
Read MoreRethinking How You Consume Your Daily Water
You might wonder why every clinician you meet emphasizes drinking enough fluid after your bariatric procedure, and ultimately it comes […]
Read MoreUnderstanding GERD Treatment Options: LINX, Fundoplication, and Gastric Bypass
Obesity is linked to an increased prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – a chronic and persistent form of acid […]
Read MoreGastric Band Failure. Will It Happen, and What to Do?
The gastric band (Lap-Band & Realize Band (no longer on the market)) was a revolutionary device introduced over a decade […]
Read MoreEmbarking On Your Fitness Journey After Weight Loss Surgery
Recovering from weight loss surgery and beginning your new gym life can be daunting. Whether it’s your first time at […]
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