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Category: Weight-Loss Surgery

How long will I be in the hospital after weight loss surgery?

May 24, 2023 | Weight Loss

While your time in the hospital after weight loss surgery can vary, you may be surprised to find that it is often sooner than you thought possible. At Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors, our patients often wonder how long they will...

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How Does Weight Loss Surgery Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

May 10, 2023 | Obesity

Significant weight loss with weight loss surgery can often send Type 2 diabetes into remission. Excess weight often plays in important role in the development of Type 2 diabetes since both are the result of problems with your body’s metabolism....

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Is Weight Loss Surgery Safe?

April 26, 2023 | Obesity

When considering weight loss surgery, it is natural to want to know details regarding if it is considered a safe option for weight loss. You may be surprised to discover that weight loss surgery is considered effective and as safe...

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How to Get Back on Track After Weight Loss Surgery

April 12, 2023 | Obesity

Weight re-gain after weight loss surgery can happen and it’s never too late to get back on track. Anyone who has had weight loss surgery understands that it is a great tool to lose a significant amount of weight –...

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Dr. Atwa Interviewed on Obesity After Weight Loss Surgery

December 16, 2022 | Obesity

At Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors, we realize that our patients’ struggles with obesity don’t end with weight loss surgery. Obesity is a chronic condition, which means that even after surgical treatment, our patients can experience relapses. This can be difficult...

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Clinical Director of Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors On Resolving Genetic Obesity With Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

September 23, 2022 | Bariatric Surgery

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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How to Know If You’re a Good Candidate For Weight Loss Surgery

January 25, 2022 | Weight-Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgeons have certain criteria they use to evaluate whether a person is a good candidate for the procedure.

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Weight Loss Surgery and Longevity

December 15, 2020 | Obesity

Weight loss surgery can help you shed stubborn pounds, improve your health, and even add years to your life — here’s how. What’s the secret to a long, healthy life? Researchers have found that people who live into their hundreds...

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The Vitamins You Need After Weight Loss Surgery

December 10, 2020 | Weight Loss

Vitamins are a key part of your post-operative care — learn what supplements you should take after bariatric surgery and why. On the surface, post-operative care after bariatric surgery is pretty straightforward. You should take it easy and allow your...

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Why Weight Loss Surgery is More Effective Than Dieting

November 24, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

Weight loss surgery is more effective at helping you lose weight for good and improving your long-term health than diet and exercise alone.  According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 42.4 percent of adults in the...

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