Why You May Need an EGD After Bariatric Surgery

September 26, 2022 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Post Weight Loss Surgery
Why you need an EGD after bariatric surgery
An EGD after bariatric surgery is required in some cases when the patient is experiencing discomfort or unwanted side effects. Typically, 80% of post-bariatric patients will have surgery and experience no unwanted side effects. However, the other 20% of patients will have varying degrees of problems...
Read More

5 Weird Side Effects of Weight Loss Surgery

August 29, 2022 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Post Weight Loss Surgery
side effects of weight loss surgery
Bariatric surgery has become a popular option for extreme weight loss, yet there are still some side effects of weight loss surgery that no one really talks about. After any form of extreme weight loss, whether through bariatric surgery or diet and exercise, your body will begin to react in various ...
Read More

What to Expect At Your Gastroenterology Appointment

June 06, 2022 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Pre Weight Loss Surgery
gastroenterology appointment
Before bariatric surgery, most surgeons will require their patients have an upper endoscopy with a gastroenterologist to review the anatomy of their stomach and esophagus. Before bariatric surgery, a gastroenterology appointment is necessary to minimize the risk of surgery. A gastroenterology consu...
Read More