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How the Gastric Sleeve helps you lose a significant amount of weight

How the Gastric Sleeve Helps You Lose a Lot of Weight

I have many patients come to me, and they say they feel as though the gastric sleeve is right for them based on their weight loss goals. When I ask the patient what they think the gastric sleeve is, I sometimes get crazy explanations. Most commonly, I hear from them that they believe it is […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
1 year ago
Recovery After Weight Loss Surgery

4 Ways to Enhance Your Recovery After Weight Loss Surgery

If you are having weight loss surgery, you may be interested in how you can enhance your recovery after weight loss surgery so you can get back to normal activities and ensure optimal safety and success. This blog will address some of the things we tell our patients – the do’s and don’ts after weight […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Myths of Weight Loss Surgery

8 Common Myths of Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is a popular treatment option for obesity and has shown to have many positive outcomes for a patient’s health, life expectancy, and overall quality of life. However, there are still some myths and misconceptions surrounding bariatric procedures that keep some patients from taking the step to begin their bariatric journey. 1. Weight […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Bariatric Surgery Treatment for Diabetes

Treating Diabetes Through Weight Loss Surgery

Diabetes affects nearly 463 million people worldwide. In America, where the standard American diet consists of high carbohydrate foods, diabetes affects about 10% of the population, with 90% of all cases being type 2 diabetes.  Given the rising trend in the rates of obesity, it appears the incidence of diabetes will continue to rise. Bariatric […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Constipation after Weight Loss Surgery

5 Reasons You Are Experiencing Constipation after Weight Loss Surgery

After bariatric surgery, many patients will complain of constipation. Aside from discomfort, constipation can become worrisome, especially if you were previously used to having regular bowel movements.  Constipation is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements in a week, feeling the need to strain during bowel movements, or having hard stools. This can result […]
Dr. Francisco Jacome Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
How to Avoid Weight Regain after Bariatric Surgery

4 Practical Tips to Avoid Weight Regain after Bariatric Surgery

A common misconception surrounding weight loss surgery is that it is a permanent fix. Although surgery can help patients lose weight at an otherwise faster rate than they would with diet and exercise, it will not keep the weight off forever—patients must maintain a healthy lifestyle.  As a bariatric surgeon, I have seen many patients […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Tips to Quit Smoking before Weight Loss Surgery

Tips to Quit Smoking Before Weight Loss Surgery

Prior to having weight loss surgery, you will need to quit tobacco use if you are a smoker. Before and after bariatric surgery, tobacco use can increase your overall surgical risk, affect the healing process, and lead to serious health concerns.   In general, smoking after bariatric surgery has a 30% increased risk of complications. Similarly, […]
Dr. Francisco Jacome Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Quit Smoking before Bariatric Surgery

Why You Must Quit Smoking Before Bariatric Surgery

If you are considering have weight loss surgery and are currently a smoker, you will have to quit before beginning your journey. Not only does smoking lead to serious health concerns, but tobacco use before and after weight loss surgery can increase your overall surgical risk and healing process.   We all know that smoking is […]
Dr. Francisco Jacome Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
The Risks Associated with Having Bariatric Surgery in Mexico

The Risks Associated with Having Bariatric Surgery in Mexico

Over the last several years, a growing trend has been medical tourism, with many patients seeking bariatric surgery in Mexico. Yet, aside from the appropriate aftercare that we discussed in last week’s blog, traveling internationally for weight loss surgery carries a considerable risk for your health and your wallet.  All surgeries carry a risk, and […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago