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Tips for Eating Out After Bariatric Surgery

After bariatric surgery, it’s important to make sure all your meals contain essential vitamins and minerals, given that your portion sizes will be significantly smaller than before. You won’t need to give up your favorite...

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Preparing for a Splenectomy

What Is a Splenectomy? A splenectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the spleen, an organ located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. The spleen filters certain cells from the blood and supports the...

girl patient with doctor experiencing stomach pain from a hernia

Do I Need Hernia Surgery?

A hernia develops when some of your tissues poke through weakened muscles in your body. Hernia surgery is a procedure in which the hernia is repaired, usually by gently pushing your tissues back into place. Here’s...

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Types of Weight Loss Medication

Weight loss medications work in different ways to help you lose excess weight and keep it off long-term. If you need help losing weight, this medical weight loss solution could help you meet your desired...

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Life After Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is a lifelong commitment, given how it involves making changes to your stomach pouch and/or intestines that promote long-term weight loss. Life after bariatric surgery can be incredibly exciting, as it gives you...

Overweight man on a phone researching Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass

Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass

Weight loss surgery is a safe and effective way to help you reach your health goals. If you’re considering weight loss surgery, it’s important to know your options. At Advanced Laparoscopic Associates (ALA), we are...

Vitamins after bariatric surgery

Vitamins After Bariatric Surgery

Taking vitamins after bariatric surgery is essential to boosting your immunity and staying healthy as you lose excess weight. Vitamins can reduce your risk for conditions like anemia, osteoporosis and memory loss that can occur...

overweight female at the gym trying other methods of weight loss before bariatric surgery

Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?

Losing excess weight and keeping it off long-term can be challenging with diet and exercise alone. If you’ve tried losing weight with conventional methods such as these without long-term success, bariatric surgery may be your...

Potential Gastric Bypass or Duodenal Switch patient with doctor

Gastric Bypass and Duodenal Switch

Gastric bypass and duodenal switch are two commonly performed weight-loss surgeries that can help you lose excess weight and keep it off long-term. Knowing the difference between these surgeries can help you make an informed...