Alternatives to GERD [Acid Reflux] Meds Amid the Zantac Recall By now most people suffering from GERD [Acid Reflux] have heard about the Zantac recall. Zantac, a common heartburn drug, and its generic varieties, have been pulled from the shelves of major pharmacies after the FDA revealed findings that it contained a chemical that could […]
One of the first questions many of my female patients ask me when contemplating gastric bypass, gastric sleeve or LAP-BAND® surgery is how the procedures will affect their ability to get pregnant. Many have tried to conceive in the past and have been unsuccessful. While weight loss surgery won’t be able to overcome all fertility […]
Weight loss immediately after Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Band (LAP-BAND® or Realize® Band) surgery is rewarding. Your body is adjusting to the changes and often times the weight seems to be coming off with little or no effort. However, just like anything else in life, when the honeymoon period ends, the real work begins. […]
When you decide to have weight loss surgery – whether it’s Gastric Bypass, Gastric Band (LAP-BAND® or REALIZE®) or Gastric Sleeve – you will not be going on your journey alone. Your bariatric surgeon will take the trip right along with you. When it comes to choosing the right surgeon, it is important to choose […]
Five tips to help your family member succeed with their bariatric surgery weight loss goals
For patients who have just had Gastric Band surgery (LAP-BAND® or REALIZE® band), one of the first questions they want to know is how will they know when they need to adjust their Gastric Band. But before you’ll know when it’s time to adjust your gastric band, you need to understand how gastric band surgery […]
With two new weight loss drugs just approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the first time in 13 years, hopeful patients have been coming to me asking whether these revolutionary drugs could be an alternative to weight loss surgery. Let’s take a look at these two new weight loss drugs – Qsymia and […]
