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Gallbladder removal surgery often leads to a long recovery, but if you are aware of the procedure, its effects, and how to manage them, you can safely recover at home in a few weeks. 

Bariatric surgery can be very helpful to those who have experienced side effects of severe weight gain. But is this procedure effective for those with Type 2 diabetes? And can it even help reverse the condition itself?

Bariatric surgery can feel like an easy solution to the difficult problem of weight loss. But it does require some adjustments post-procedure. That’s why we encourage all our patients to be prepared for how their lives will change after surgery.

If you have noticed your weight is affecting the overall health of your body, you’re not alone. Circulatory and heart diseases become much more common when you’re above your ideal weight. 

A hernia is no picnic, but are you certain another problem isn’t causing the condition? Learn here about the connection between an enlarged prostate and a hernia — and what you can do about it.

Your BMI can be an indicator of your overall health as well as your possible need for weight loss. You may want to consider bariatric surgery depending on how high your body mass index (BMI) is or if it is increasing year after year.