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weight loss medications

Weight Loss Medications to Lose Weight: Are They Right For You?

September 25, 2017 · 0 comments

Weight loss medications can be a great tool for patients prior to and after weight loss surgery. Medications may be prescribed before surgery if patients are required to lose weight and have been struggling to do so on their own. Often times, taking medication for only a few months can

ulcers after wls

Ulcers After WLS: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

February 6, 2017 · 0 comments

Think of an ulcer as a sore in the lining of your stomach. They can cause pain, bleeding or make a hole in the stomach called a perforation.  They can develop within a few months or even years out from surgery. It is important for bariatric patients to know what