When Bowel Changes, Bleeding, or Persistent Symptoms Deserve a Closer Look When something changes with your bowel habits or you notice symptoms like rectal bleeding, it can be tempting to wait and see if the problem goes away on its...
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Understanding when surgery is necessary – and when it isn’t. Hearing the words “You have diverticulitis” can be overwhelming. For many people, one of the first thoughts is, “Does this mean I’m going to need surgery?” The reassuring news is...
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Benefits, Recovery and What to Expect “When my doctor told me I needed colon surgery, I immediately pictured a large incision, weeks of pain, and months before life felt normal again.” That’s how Mark, a 58-year-old father of three,...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hidden-Scar Gallbladder Removal If you’ve been told you need your gallbladder removed, one of your first questions may be about scarring. Many patients are surprised to learn that, in select cases, gallbladder surgery can be...
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What You Need to Know About MagDI After Sleeve Gastrectomy If you had sleeve gastrectomy and have experienced weight regain, less weight loss than you hoped for, or difficulty controlling type 2 diabetes after surgery, you are not alone. Many...
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All About Re-Sleeve Surgery If you’ve had a sleeve gastrectomy and are noticing weight regain after years of success, you’re not alone. Many patients come to Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors wondering whether their sleeve has “stretched” and if anything can...
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A Powerful Option for Weight Loss and Metabolic Health After Sleeve Gastrectomy If you’ve previously had a sleeve gastrectomy and are struggling with weight regain, inadequate weight loss, or persistent obesity-related health problems, you may be wondering what options are...
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Gastric Pouch Revision and Stoma Revision A potential solution for weight regain after gastric bypass. If you’ve had gastric bypass surgery and have started to regain weight, you’re not alone. Many patients come to Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors feeling frustrated...
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Understanding Conversion from Sleeve Gastrectomy to Mini-Gastric Bypass (MGB) If you had a sleeve gastrectomy and the results didn’t last. Or, if you’ve been struggling with persistent acid reflux since your surgery. You are not alone, and you’re not out...
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What Patients Need to Know For many patients, the gastric band provided early weight loss success. Over time, however, many patients develop complications, weight regain, or symptoms that affect their quality of life. If that’s your experience, it reflects a...
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