Is Weight Loss Surgery Safe?
Yes, but there are many variables to keep in mind when you are looking into weight loss surgery and the risk you will be taking. The...
Bariatric Pellagra – Not Just Niacin by Carol Wollin
Background: Pellagra, an old world condition manifesting with dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia and possibly death, has surfaced in the US...
Dermatology From A to Zinc by Carol Wollin
Postoperative bariatric nutritional deficiencies have multifactorial triggers. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), bilopancreatic diversion...
I’ve heard such negative things about fad diets, but I know people who have seen a change. What lif
Getting on a good health and diet regiment is very much a personal and individual journey. Not everyone will do it the same or have the...
I am about to start a new weight-loss program (dieting, exercising, etc.), what medical steps should
It is always exciting to plan out a new start to a healthier lifestyle, but before hitting the gym and grocery, there are a few things we...
Say Goodbye to Heartburn
Heartburn relief may be closer than you think without the pills through a new type of surgery through the mouth that can stop the...
Gastric Sleeve Diet
At the hospital, you will be served water on the first postoperative day, sugar-free clear liquids on day two, and protein drinks on day...
Best Weight Loss Surgery
Dr. Brad Snyder, a surgical weight loss specialist in Houston, tell us why he thinks that gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are the...
Bariatric Sleeve Success Stories
Brad's Gab----> The success of bariatric surgery depends on several variables. The most important one is the patient. Gastric sleeve...
Getting relief from heartburn symptoms: home remedies, medicine, or surgery?
Your treatment of heartburn symptoms may only be covering up the real problem. Acid reflux disease, also called gastro-reflux or GERD,...
