We’ve heard time and time again, especially in the main-stream media, of the perception that weight-loss surgery is seen as a “magic bullet” by those who choose it. We’re sure most people who have undergone weight-loss surgery would loudly disagree. While surgical weight-loss is the most effective way for someone who is morbidly obese to […]

Among the most common questions we receive from women who have undergone or are planning to undergo weight-loss surgery is: Can I get pregnant after surgery? To their pleasant surprise, the answer is YES! In fact, getting pregnant after weight loss surgery is far less risky to mother and baby than getting pregnant while morbidly […]

At the most recent ASMBS meeting, there was talk about recognizing morbid obesity as a possible addiction to food, especially carbohydrates and sugar. In two of my lectures, the speaker used the word relapse when talking about weight regain after bariatric surgery. While this may be controversial to some, I found it long overdue!

Protein is an essential nutrient of the body. Eating enough protein is especially important after bariatric surgery to help preserve lean muscle mass and promote healing. It also increases satiety, which helps patients feel full longer and makes them less likely to over eat. Bariatric patients should always eat the protein portion of their meal […]

We have recently seen some patients with lap band slippage that needed to have their lapband removed or repositioned. Several of the patients had experienced a bad flu or other episode of severe vomiting a few weeks before the band slipped. If you are experiencing severe vomiting, or even episodes of recurrent vomiting, you need […]

Many of you have purchased the 90 day starter kits of the Bariatric Advantage vitamins. We have now set up an arrangement with BA that allows you to order your vitamins directly from them and have them delivered to your home monthly. Please ask about this time saving feature next time you are in the […]

Many insurance companies are now requiring patients to show proof of participating in a medically supervised diet, before they will authorize surgical weight loss. The amount of time varies with different insurance companies. This frustrates and stalls many patients. If you are considering surgical weight loss in the future, start preparing now by seeing your […]

Bariatric Surgery is a very effective tool to use to help alleviate morbid obesity. Our physcians perform gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric band.These are all very good operations. However, the operation is merely a tool to be used in conjuction with changing your diet, adding activity and exercise into your lifestyle and learning […]

Most of you all know our physicians perform the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and the Laparoscopic Adjustable Band. Many of you may not know, however, that the physicians from Surgical Associates also perform a wide variety of general surgery. General surgery includes surgery of the breast, gall bladder, colon and rectum, hernia repair,thyroid,and […]

When someone is obese or morbidly obese, that person may face a number of major health issues, including increased chances for heart disease, strokes, diabetes, and other cardiovascular issues. Weight loss surgery options have increased in popularity, helping many people improve their overall health and achieve a trim and more athletic appearance. It should come […]