February is American Heart Month
Published February 15, 2018
Each day, nearly 2,300 Americans die due to complications of cardiovascular disease. Globally, this number of deaths can reach more than 18 million annually, …
Latest Posts
What Is Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Surgery?
Published January 17, 2018
Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery Obesity affects more than 200 people throughout the world and more than 1.4 billion are overweight. Because some people aren’t successful when attempting to lose weight through traditional diet and exercise, …
Exercises to Prevent a Hiatal Hernia
Published November 10, 2017
A hiatal hernia is when the stomach presses into the chest cavity. Symptoms can vary widely. A hiatal hernia enters the esophagus and passes its way onto the stomach. …
How Can I Prevent a Hernia?
Published October 5, 2017
Hernia repair surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States. In fact, there are approximately one million hernia repair surgeries each year. …
How Do You Know When to Ask for a Surgical Second Opinion?
Published September 13, 2017
When to Ask for a Surgical Second Opinion No one wants to find out that they need surgery. There can be many scary unknowns. …
Colorectal Cancer Increasing in Younger People
Published July 11, 2017
Colorectal cancer is something that is typically thought to be an issue that only people aged 50 or older should worry about. While there has been a drop in the rate of new colon and rectal cancer diagnoses in those aged 50+, …
Preventing Injuries: Treadmill vs Running Outside
Published June 7, 2017
After receiving bariatric surgery, exercise is an important part of achieving a healthier, happier you. Running is an activity that many of our patients get into, …
How Is Stress Affecting Your Health?
Published May 10, 2017
Nearly everyone will experience some type of stress in their lives. Stress can be caused by a variety of factors including, …
What is it Like to Have Surgery?
Published March 9, 2017
If your doctor has scheduled you for an operation, you are probably already wondering what’s it like to have surgery? For most people, …
Preparing for Surgery
Published August 15, 2016
In the days and weeks leading up to your surgery, you will need to start preparing yourself, both mentally and physically. …