bariatric surgery
Springing Back from Obesity
Susan, 48, of Prince Frederick, Md., spent the last 25 years morbidly obese, reaching 360 pounds. After gastric sleeve surgery…
6 frequently asked questions about bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery has been available in the U.S. for more than 50 years, and surgeons are doing more every year….
3 precautions to take if you choose to travel for weight loss surgery
It’s difficult to pin down the exact number of people who travel abroad to access medical services, but the Centers…
Will I encounter digestive problems after gastric bypass?
The headlines may sound alarming: “Weight loss surgery tied to lasting digestive issues.” “After gastric bypass surgery, many experience eating…
How to reduce risk of kidney stones after bariatric surgery
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 22.1 percent of adults in Washington, D.C., are obese. Though…
Celebrated Physician: Ivanesa Pardo, MD, FACS
It’s hard to say whether Ivanesa Pardo, MD, FACS, chose surgery as her medical specialty, or if surgery chose her….