Dr. Hesham Atwa, Founder of Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors and board-certified bariatric surgeon shares information regarding the safety of the ORBERA non-surgical weight loss procedure. Sometimes patients wonder if the ORBERA Gastric Balloon procedure is safe. This procedure is considered...
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Dr. Hesham Atwa, Founder of Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors and board-certified bariatric surgeon shares how the ORBERA Gastric Balloon works. The ORBERA gastric balloon system is a non-surgical treatment for obesity. It is designed to help you lose weight by...
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Helping our patients avoid the most common mistakes made after weight loss surgery that can slow or reverse the weight loss they have achieved is an important part of our care at Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors. If you have had...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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