The Safety of Outpatient Gastric Sleeve: A global shift is occurring in healthcare, with a growing number of hospital procedures moving to ambulatory surgical settings. This paradigm shift has significantly impacted bariatric surgery, where surgeons have been performing outpatient sleeve gastrectomy (SG) since 2010. Once considered a procedure requiring extended
I recently had the pleasure of doing a TedX Talk on The Hidden Realities of Weight Loss Medications. If you’ve turned on the news or scrolled through your feed lately, chances are you’ve heard about the new wave of so-called “miracle” weight loss medications. These GLP-1 agonists, hailed as revolutionary,
If you’ve ever had heartburn, its initial symptoms may not immediately translate to its recognition, given the increased discomfort it can cause. Its onset has been described as a feeling of burning in the chest; it may involve random coughing; and in severe cases, some even describe its sensation as
One common cause of weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy is that of stretching or dilation of the remaining stomach. This leads to an increase in storage capacity and, ultimately, weight gain. With an enlarged stomach, patients require increased amounts of food to feel satisfied. Avoiding this issue is obviously preferable,
If you’ve seen the news or been on social media in recent months, then you’ve undoubtedly heard the hype about trending medications used for weight loss. While celebrities are quick to tout their success using these drugs, are they really safe and effective for long-term weight Loss? Before jumping on
How Your Metabolism Changes Throughout Your Life - It’s a well-known fact that metabolism (the chemical process by which the body converts food into energy for life-sustaining tasks) decreases with age, but a recent study reveals some surprising results. Before we dive into the details and implications of this information
Obesity is associated with a variety of degenerative and inflammatory health conditions and joint pain is one of the more significant and often limiting impacts of obesity on the obese individual. Obesity is a clear risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disorder that not only causes
Weight Regain From Medications or Surgical Procedures: One of the biggest fears of people who are considering or who have had weight loss surgery is the potential to regain their weight in the years following surgery. Many people who turn to weight loss surgery have spent much of their lives
You’ve taken a huge leap in deciding to have weight loss surgery. It isn’t uncommon for patients to spend a year or more just considering surgery and doing their research, and select a bariatric surgeon before making the decision to finally undergo bariatric surgery. Take a moment to recognize how
Why I Decided to Have WLS Since I can remember, I've been heavyset. In the 5th grade, I wore a size 12/13. In 7th grade, I weighed 167 lbs. and was 5'5" tall. No matter how active I was as a child, I was always bigger. In my freshman year
