Common Specialties of a General Surgeon
Given the wide-ranging skills and capabilities of a general surgeon, many people are unsure about their specialities. Most often, the word ‘general’ gives patients an impression of the surgeon being not sufficiently qualified to perform surgeries involving high complexity. When patients encounter a medical problem that is related to a certain organ or body part […]
Gastric Bypass Surgery: Post-Surgery Care Tips
Going in for a weight loss surgery requires immense resolve and mental strength. While a lot of pre-surgery effort are needed to normalize the patient’s medical parameters and mentally preparing them for the surgery; a larger bearing on the outcome is held by the quality of postoperative care, diet and lifestyle. Each type of weight […]
A Brief Guide to Duodenal Switch Weight Loss Surgery
The duodenal switch is a complex weight loss surgery that goes by various names, such as Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS), Gastric Reduction Duodenal Switch, or simply – DS. Due to its high complexity and long duration, it is the most expensive bariatric procedure. Additionally, not many medical centers are proficient at the duodenal […]
Obalon Balloon Procedure: Preparation, Expectations & After-Care
If you have been fighting obesity and have tried various weight loss methods without getting much success, Obalon Balloon procedure can be a possible solution. This non-surgical procedure entails placing three gas-filled balloons in the stomach for a period of 6 months, which reduces the food intake capacity, thereby facilitating weight loss. Before going ahead […]
Bariatric Surgery: A Long-Term Solution for Obesity
Obesity, a global health concern that affects almost 30% of the world’s population, makes many people turn to bariatric surgery. While the initial results of bariatric surgery are usually quite prominent, the families of patients(and patients themselves) are more concerned about their long-term sustainability, and the overall well-being of their loved ones. It is difficult […]
Which Weight Loss Strategies Have the Best Success Rates?
For many Americans, trying to lose weight is a constant battle. Beating the struggles of yo-yo dieting can be a challenge if you are not willing to make long-term lifestyle changes. In order to achieve lasting success, you need to be committed to making permanent changes. Before you begin another diet, be sure to consider […]
4 Types of Surgeries Performed by General Surgeons
A general surgeon is a specialist who is trained to manage a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost all areas of the body. Besides establishing diagnosis and administering preoperative, operative, and post-operative care to patients, a general surgeon is often responsible for the management of trauma victims and critically ill patients. All surgeons start […]
A Brief Guide to Bariatric Surgery
More than 23 million Americans are battling obesity, which is closely associated with numerous comorbidities, such as hypertension, asthma, diabetes, crippling arthritis, cardiopulmonary failure, infertility, and pseudotumor cerebri. Severe obesity a condition wherein your Body Mass Index (BMI) expressed in terms of kilograms per square meter is over 35. Bariatric surgery becomes necessary due to […]
Debunking 4 Myths About Weight Loss Surgery
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that more than one-third of American adults are obese, with many having no choice but to resort to weight loss surgery surgery. Formally called Bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery refers to various surgical procedures that an obese individual can undergo to get back in shape and […]
Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Who Is It For?
Gastric sleeve surgery, formally called Sleeve Gastrectomy, is a treatment option for individuals who are morbidly or severely obese. The surgery is a popular choice among individuals who are looking to lose weight but unable to find much success through dieting and exercising. Although gastric sleeve surgery offers an effective solution for losing weight, not […]