8 Common Bariatric Surgery Myths

March 07, 2022 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric Surgery Myths
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 bariatric surgery myths and misconceptions that keep some patients from taking the step to ...
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4 Practical Tips to Avoid Weight Regain after Bariatric Surgery

December 05, 2021 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Weight Regain
How 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 bariat...
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Wellness Based Tips to Avoid Regain after Weight Loss Surgery

November 21, 2021 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Weight Regain
Drink Water for Weight Loss
The journey to weight loss surgery is long and requires a lot of effort, possibly even a lot of money, so regaining weight after surgery can feel entirely defeating. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, more than 50 percent of patients will end up regaining a small...
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7 Tips to Quit Smoking Before Weight Loss Surgery

September 26, 2021 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Pre 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. Maybe you have tried to quit before or maybe these tips to quit smoking aren’t new to you. However, if are seriously considering weight loss surgery, it is crucial to stop smoking. Before and after bariatri...
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