Category: Bariatric Surgery
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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What You Need to Know As You Explore Your Weight Loss Options For many people, achieving long-term success in weight loss involves more than just one approach. At Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors, we often discuss integrating surgical and medical therapies,...
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What’s true, what’s not, and how to decide what works best for you. At Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors, led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Hesham Atwa, we specialize in both surgical weight loss and medically supported treatment plans. As medications like...
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Building protein into your routine doesn’t have to be complicated. If you’ve had bariatric surgery—or you’re considering it—you’ve likely heard this phrase more than once: “Make sure you’re getting enough protein.“ And while it may sound like a simple suggestion,...
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Losing weight—whether through bariatric surgery, medical weight loss, or GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Mounjaro—is a huge accomplishment. But for many, the journey doesn’t end with the number on the scale. Loose skin, stubborn fat pockets, and changes in...
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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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