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Understanding BMI (Body Mass Index)

Written By: Emma Squillace BMI is a measurement almost everyone has heard of. But do you know exactly what it means, how it’s used in medical decisions, and why it isn’t really an ideal metric? Today we’ll explain the details of BMI and how it’s used in weight loss surgery. Calculating BMI You don’t need […]

What Are Tonsils And Do We Need Them?

Written By: Emma Squillace Thirty to fifty years ago, having tonsils removed was a very common operation in children. Today, fewer people have their tonsils removed but we still see over half a million children having a tonsillectomy each year. Although this operation is not done as regularly in adults, it is still considered a […]

5 Post-Surgery FAQs

Written By: Emma Squillace When patients are thinking about bariatric surgery, they often have questions about their post-surgery time. Today we’re going to cover 5 of the frequently asked questions we get about life after bariatric surgery. From drinking alcohol to getting pregnant, we’ve got the answers to your questions. Will I have extra skin […]

10 Reasons You May Have Vein Problems

Written By: Emma Squillace Spider and varicose veins are frustrating, sometimes troublesome, visible veins that show up in the legs of millions of adults. It’s estimated that about half of all women will deal with some time of vein problem. These visible veins do not only discourage people from wearing summer clothing, but they can […]

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