My biggest concern is IV placement. Is there a specialist to help with that?
Yes, of course. Normally, all patients have difficult veins because they've been doing a special diet; you're fasting at that [...]
28 06, 2022
29 07, 2021
How much protein should I eat per day?
It depends on your height, weight, and goals. A good first goal is 60 grams of protein per day. After [...]
29 07, 2021
If I get staples, will I be able to have an MRI test?
The staples are very safe to use and will not cause any issues with the scans.
29 07, 2021
What kind of sutures are used after the staples?
Immediately after the bariatric procedure, the wound is closed using dissolvable, nylon sutures. The better you dress your wounds, the [...]
27 07, 2021
Why are drains important?
Drains are used on patients to filter out the blood in the abdominal cavity and reduce the pain and the [...]
2 11, 2020
Is there a Drain and When is it Removed?
Yes, we have a drain primarily to remove excess fluid and also to help identify “bleeding” complications. It will be [...]
2 11, 2020
How Many Leak Tests Are Performed?
We always perform 3 leak tests to prevent any complications after surgery. There are two during surgery. The first is [...]
27 09, 2020
What’s the benefit of losing weight before bariatric surgery?
You might think it's silly to be on a pre-op diet before getting weight-loss surgery - but there is a [...]