Surgery is the most effective long term treatment for morbid obesity and some comorbidities related to this prevalent condition.  The laparoscopic Roux en Y gastric bypass is considered the gold standard......
Throughout my career as a bariatric surgeon, I have seen hundreds of patients prior to their bariatric surgery. I have explained to them all the requirements needed in order to......
Revisional bariatric surgery comprises around 10 to 15 percent of the operations performed in most experienced bariatric centers of excellence. If you had bariatric surgery and for some reason, you......
Deciding to undergo bariatric surgery is a serious decision and lifelong commitment. This lifelong commitment starts with the pre bariatric surgery liquid diet. Studies have shown that a low-calorie, low......
A Quick History of the Lap Band Surgery The Lap Band Surgery or the Adjustable Gastric Band surgery has been done in the United States since the late 1990’s as part......
Gastric Bypass Surgery has been consider the gold standard for weight loss surgery for many years. Â Gastric bypass surgery has been performed worldwide for over 30 years. Â In recent years......
The Intragastric Balloon is FDA Approved. In the summer of 2015 the FDA approved the use of intra gastric balloon for weight loss in the United States. Â The Gastric Balloon......
The problem of obesity in America continues to rise sharply every year. Â Over 65% of Americans are either overweight or obese. Â It is well established that obesity is associated with......
Misconceptions of Weight Loss Surgery One of the greatest misconceptions about Weight loss surgery is that it is dangerous and that it doesn’t last. I see many patients that have......