What to Expect Before Weight Loss Surgery: 3 Things You Must Know

January 09, 2022 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Weight Loss Surgery

After considering the possibility of having bariatric surgery, you may now be wondering what to expect before weight loss surgery. There are a few components to this question that we will address. We will talk about insurance coverage, the initial consultation, and what it takes to reach your goals....

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...

Wellness Based Tips to Avoid Regain after Weight Loss Surgery

November 21, 2021 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Weight Regain

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...

7 Options to Pay for Bariatric Surgery Without Insurance Coverage

October 10, 2021 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Pre Weight Loss Surgery

Self Pay Options to Afford Weight Loss Surgery

After doing some research online, you may have found that weight loss surgery is the next step you want to take in your weight loss journey. But now, you might be worried about how to pay for bariatric surgery without insurance coverage. You are not alone. Medical bills are the third largest cause o...

7 Tips to Quit Smoking Before Weight Loss Surgery

September 26, 2021 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Pre 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...

Why You Must Quit Smoking Before Bariatric Surgery

September 12, 2021 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Pre Weight Loss Surgery

You will have to quit smoking before bariatric surgery to decrease the risk of post-surgical complications. Not only does smoking lead to serious health concerns, but tobacco use before and after weight loss surgery can increase overall surgical risk and prolong the healing process. We a...

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What to Expect Before Weight Loss Surgery: 3 Things You Must Know

4 Practical Tips to Avoid Weight Regain after Bariatric Surgery

Wellness Based Tips to Avoid Regain after Weight Loss Surgery

7 Options to Pay for Bariatric Surgery Without Insurance Coverage

7 Tips to Quit Smoking Before Weight Loss Surgery

Why You Must Quit Smoking Before Bariatric Surgery

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