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How to Qualify for Bariatric Surgery Beyond the BMI Requirements

May 15, 2025

If you are considering a bariatric surgery procedure such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or even a revisional surgery and your body mass index...

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy vs. Gastric Bypass: Understanding the Differences

Apr 15, 2025

If you’re considering weight loss surgery, it can feel overwhelming, as there are a variety of unique types of weight loss surgery options...

Dumping Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Mar 10, 2025

Understanding Dumping Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Management If you’ve had bariatric surgery, you’ve probably heard about dumping syndrome. It’s...

Heart Health and Weight Loss Surgery: The Connection You Need to Know

Feb 15, 2025

Weight loss surgery not only helps shed pounds, but also plays a crucial role in enhancing cardiovascular health. Each year patients who are dealing...

Why RNY Gastric Bypass Is Still the Gold Standard in Weight Loss Surgery

Jan 15, 2025

RNY gastric bypass surgery has been the gold standard for weight loss surgery for years as it helps patients meet weight loss goals and overall...

Reintegrating into Social Life Post-Bariatric Surgery

Dec 15, 2024

After having bariatric surgery, you have to make adjustments to your habits to account for your new appetite and weight loss. The lifestyle changes...

How Long Is Recovery From Bariatric Surgery?

Nov 15, 2024

There are lots of questions any time you are preparing for a major procedure, and there’s even more related to the recovery process. In general with...

7 Common Myths About Bariatric Surgery

Oct 15, 2024

Bariatric surgery is a category of surgeries dedicated to changing your digestive system to limit the amount of food you can eat or how much food...

Can You Take Ozempic if You Had Bariatric Surgery?

Sep 15, 2024

Bariatric surgery has been a common option for individuals seeking weight loss, and with the rise of weight loss injections, like Ozempic, there can...