Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery, otherwise known as bariatric surgery, is intended for people who are approximately 100 pounds or more overweight,...

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement based on height and weight as it relates to body fat.  It is...

Minimally Invasive or laparoscopic surgery eliminates the need for a large incision.  Instead, five to seven small incisions are created,...

There are risks associated with any abdominal surgery.  A patient’s weight, age and medical history play a significant role in...

The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a restrictive and malabsorptive procedure.  It restricts food intake and the amount of calories and...

The Sleeve Gastrectomy is a purely restrictive procedure, whereby it limits the amount of food that can be eaten at...

The Adjustable Gastric Band is a purely restrictive procedure which does not involve cutting or stapling the stomach.  It limits...

Constipation May be caused by:  decrease in the total food intake, inadequate total fluid intake, and a high protein, low...