Category: Weight-Loss Surgery
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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While the primary goal of weight loss surgery is to assist in shedding excess weight, you may have concerns about losing too much weight post-surgery. Sometimes, when consulting with patients considering weight loss surgery, we are asked “Can I lose...
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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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Weight loss surgery has come a long way over the past few decades. It is considered a safe procedure that helps nearly 300,000 people annually in the United States lose significant weight and improve their health. At Long Island Laparoscopic...
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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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