Do Genes Play a Role in Obesity? The Answer is More Complex
Obesity is an epidemic in the United States. Those most affected by the obesity epidemic are populations living in an environment that promotes a poor diet and physical inactivity/sedentary lifestyle. Environment alone does not predict...
What Is Bariatric Surgery?
Why and When Bariatric Surgery is Performed There are different types of weight-loss surgeries, which are collectively known as bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery involves making changes to your digestive system to enable major long-term weight loss....
Dr. Trivedi Performs First Robotic Procedure in US Using Advanced Augmented Intelligence Features in Real Time During Surgery
Advanced Laparoscopic Associates’ (ALA) Dr. Amit Trivedi performed the first set of robotic surgeries in the United States that used advanced Augmented Intelligence Features in real time during surgery. These surgeries were performed using the...
Guide to Eating After LAP-BAND Surgery
What is LAP-BAND Surgery? In laparoscopic gastric banding, a belt-like device (band) is surgically placed around the upper part of the stomach. A balloon is attached around the inside of the band, which can be inflated...
Hernia Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
What is a Hernia? A hernia occurs when a body organ, usually a portion of the intestines, is pushed through a tear in the tissue or muscle, most often in the abdominal wall. Hernias are common...
Drink More Water for Your Health and Weight
If you think you’re doing your body a favor by drinking a diet soda rather than its sugar-loaded version, think again. It turns out artificially sweetened soft drinks may be just as lethal as the sugar-sweetened...
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Heart Risk in People with Diabetes
You have a lot on your mind when you have diabetes. How’s my blood sugar? Will this banana spike it too much? Is that ulcer on my foot serious? How’s my heart health? That last is...
Rosie O’Donnell’s Weight Loss: Hear From Her Surgeon, Dr. Trivedi
Hear about Rosie O’Donnell’s weight loss surgery from her surgeon, Advanced Laparascopic Associates’ Dr. Amit Trivedi....
Gastric Sleeve Recovery: The Complete Guide
You've just had gastric sleeve surgery. Now it's time to adjust to life after. This is your complete guide to gastric sleeve recovery....
Your Bariatric Surgery Questions, Answered
The decision to have bariatric surgery can be a difficult one. Find answers to the most common questions our patients ask us when it comes to bariatric surgery. ...