Why BMI Alone Doesn’t Decide Bariatric Surgery?

Why BMI Alone Doesn’t Decide Bariatric Surgery?

A BMI of 40 plus, or 35 to 39.9 paired with comorbidities, is the traditional surgical threshold. That number opens the conversation. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t close it. Today’s guidelines look at obesity as a chronic metabolic disease, so...
Obesity Causes: Can Bariatric Surgery Help?

Obesity Causes: Can Bariatric Surgery Help?

Obesity is not merely a number on the scale. It is a chronic metabolic disease that rarely presents in isolation type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, joint degeneration, and cardiovascular strain often develop alongside it. For patients who have already tried...
2 Years Post Op Gastric Sleeve Diet

2 Years Post Op Gastric Sleeve Diet

Reaching the 2-year mark after gastric sleeve surgery is a major milestone. By this stage, your body has adapted to the changes, and your weight loss has likely stabilized. However, maintaining these results now depends less on the surgery and more on your daily...
Belly Button Hernia After Surgery

Belly Button Hernia After Surgery

Noticing a swelling near your belly button after surgery can be concerning. Many patients assume it is part of normal healing. However, in some cases, it may indicate a belly button hernia after surgery, medically called an umbilical incisional hernia or port site...
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