What Is a Gastric Sleeve?
The time is here. You’ve made the decision to address your weight issue through surgery. But which option is right for you? What’s best for your goals?The gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) is among the most popular, with about 150,000 performed each year in the United States. However, when choosing bariatric surgery, you want the best physician who […]
Continue ReadingWhat to Expect After Gastric Bypass Surgery
You’re ready for surgery! Though the emotion about your successful outcome ahead can be exciting, it’s important that you have a true understanding of what to expect after your gastric bypass surgery.Here, at The Bariatric Experts, you can rely on our board-certified bariatric surgeon Dr. Scott Stowers and the rest of our medical team to prepare you for what […]
Continue ReadingHow Robotic Surgery Works
Robotic surgery has become one of the greatest weapons in the fight against obesity. Not only does it offer superior results, but the procedure itself also has many benefits — especially when compared to traditional surgery.Over 20 years ago, just like many other surgeries, bariatric surgery was an open, difficult operation requiring large incisions. Laparoscopic […]
Continue ReadingHow to Prepare for Weight Loss Surgery
Preparing for surgery that causes drastic changes to your weight should never be a blindsiding event. Though the path to weight loss surgery has many important steps, we’re here to help you walk them out.Surprisingly, preparing for weight loss surgery doesn’t just involve focusing on the physicality of your body. It actually calls for mental preparation. At The […]
Continue ReadingDoes Heartburn Keep You Up at Night?
Over 60 million people in the United States suffer from heartburn at least once a month. This common condition that causes a painful burning sensation in your chest and throat can also cause more serious health issues if you have it at night.When you come in to see us at The Bariatric Experts, Dr. Scott Stowers and our team are heartburn […]
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