Obesity Blog

Category: Weight-Loss Surgery

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Can a Sleeve Gastrectomy Be Revised After Weight Regain?

July 07, 2026 | Weight-Loss Surgery

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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SADI-S Revision Weight Loss Surgery

June 30, 2026 | Weight-Loss Surgery

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

June 10, 2026 | Bariatric Surgery

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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When the Gastric Sleeve Isn’t Enough Anymore

May 28, 2026 | Bariatric Surgery

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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Gastric Band Removal with a Conversion Procedure

May 07, 2026 | 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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Combining Bariatric Surgery with GLP-1 Medications

January 13, 2026 | Bariatric Surgery

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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GLP-1 Medications & Bariatric Surgery: Myth vs. Fact

January 06, 2026 | Bariatric Surgery

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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Why Protein is So Important After Bariatric Surgery

August 14, 2025 | Bariatric 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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The Final Step in Your Weight Loss Journey: Non-Surgical Skin Tightening & Body Contouring

March 04, 2025 | Bariatric Surgery

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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Revisional Weight Loss Surgery: When a Second Chance Brings New Hope

February 06, 2025 | 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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