Category Archives: Before Surgery
It’s a Journey Not a Destination
By Collin E.M. Brathwaite, MD, FACS, FASMBS These are wise words that we often hear in our lives, and we should take heed. The journey for weight loss is not what we “get to”. It is about taking a lifetime …
Your Efforts Make a Real Difference
Choices are something we make every day. We choose what time to get to bed, to wake up and what time to eat. These seem like small insignificant moments in an extremely hectic life, but they are choices we make every …
What Is Bariatric Surgery, Really?
Bariatric surgery has developed an inaccurate reputation as the “last resort” for those needing to lose weight. With that being said, the reputation is well-deserved as the term weight loss surgery is, rather unfortunately, used interchangeably with bariatric surgery. And …
Family – A Great Help or a Potential Hurdle?
You’re all set to go. You’ve done your research, found a bariatric surgery practice, had a consultation, and completed all the insurance requirements. Our office just called to advise you that you’ve been approved for surgery! You’ve saved enough to …
Fear Before Bariatric Surgery
Fear before a bariatric surgery procedure is a very natural and normal reaction to the unknown. After all, bariatric surgery is a major procedure with both benefits and risks that need to be evaluated carefully. Further, most patients have lived …