Category: Bariatric Surgery
Why It’s Performed, What to Expect, and How It Can Help You Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals For those who’ve undergone weight loss surgery, the journey doesn’t always go as planned. Life happens, medical challenges arise, and sometimes the initial...
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Losing weight isn’t just about following a diet—it’s about building habits that support your health and happiness for life. If you’re struggling to lose weight despite your best efforts, you’re not alone. Many people focus on diet plans and exercise...
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Beyond shedding pounds, weight loss surgery offers a host of health benefits and can significantly improve your quality of life. If you’re thinking about weight loss surgery, you may already know how life-changing it can be. Weight loss surgery today...
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Having weight loss surgery is a personal decision. An integral part of your decision should be choosing the right surgeon and program for you. Your decision to have weight loss surgery is a personal and important one. Below are some...
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A sleeve gastrectomy is the most common weight loss procedure performed in the United States. It is typically performed as a robotic laparoscopic surgery. During surgery, about 80% of your stomach is removed leaving a tubular shaped stomach about the...
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As the Director of Robotic Surgery at St. Charles Hospitals in New York, Dr. Hesham Atwa is often asked about the benefits of robotic surgery – particularly when it comes to weight loss surgery. Here are Dr. Hesham Atwa’s top...
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New evidence-based weight loss surgery requirements were announced in October, 2022. Learn how this impacts your requirements for weight loss surgery eligibility. At Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors, we are often asked by our patients who want to lose weight if...
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Properly preparing for weight loss surgery can help ensure a successful procedure and a smooth recovery. Weight loss surgery is a great treatment for obesity. It provides you with an excellent tool that – when used properly – can help...
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It is much more than performing life-saving surgeries, it is about improving the quality of life for my patients and guiding them to long-term success. Throughout my career, I have always been drawn to and excelled at learning and utilizing...
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Having gallbladder problems will leave you feeling intense pain. There are some questions you\'ll want to keep in mind regarding your treatment.
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