Understanding “Laparoscopic” Bariatric Surgery
Written By: Emma Squillace If you’ve been looking into bariatric surgery, you’ve likely come across the term “laparoscopic”. Laparoscopic is a surgical technique that is used in many types of operations, but is particularly well-suited for bariatric surgeries like the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. Today will cover what this important term means, and why […]
Top 5 Reasons Our Patients Like Sclerotherapy
Written By: Emma Squillace Did you know sclerotherapy has been used by vein specialists for treating visible veins since the ‘60s? Plenty of us have an older relative, or know someone, who had this type of treatment many years ago. While the last few decades have brought major advances in the ability to treat visible […]
Weight loss balloon: What we’ve learned
Written By: Emma Squillace The first gastric balloons – or weight loss balloons – were approved by the FDA for use in the United States in 2015. Since the beginning of the weight loss balloon being available, West Medical has been providing these treatment options. Now in 2017 we’ve had significant experience placing the balloons, […]
Lap Band: What if it’s not working?
Written By: Emma Squillace Some people who have a lap band lose a substantial amount of weight. Others lose a moderate amount of weight, and some do not find the success they want. There are also people who lose a lot of weight at first, but slowly start to regain that weight as time goes […]
How Long Will My Vein Results Last?
Written By: Emma Squillace You’ve probably seen some impressive photos of before & after pictures for people who have had treatments for spider or varicose veins. Have you ever wondered how long those good results last? Of course we have lots of veins running through our bodies – will those visible veins come right back? […]
How Will I Eat Before & After Bariatric Surgery?
Written By: Emma Squillace We’ve talked about the recovery process after bariatric surgery, from exercise to scars – but one of our most frequently asked questions is “what will I be eating after surgery?” Today we’ll help you understand what types of food you’ll eat right after surgery, as well as the reasons behind those […]
5 Facts You May Not Know About Your Veins
Written By: Emma Squillace This may be hard to believe, but scientists say if you laid out all the blood vessels from an average adult, end to end, they would stretch almost 100,000 miles! Some of these blood vessels are so small, that they are less than 1/3 as thick as a single strand of […]
Bariatric Surgery: What is Recovery Like?
Written By: Emma Squillace If you are considering bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery), you’re likely educating yourself on all aspects of the procedure. That can be an undertaking since there’s so much to learn about what to do before surgery, insurance, the procedure itself, and your weight loss. Today we’ll help you understand more about […]
Why We Use Lasers on Varicose Veins
Written By: Emma Squillace Have you noticed how popular lasers are in cosmetic and medical treatment? You’ve likely seen everything from laser hair removal to laser wrinkle removal. At West Medical, we use lasers to treat visible veins. Today, lasers are such a popular technology, and especially for people with varicose veins who want a […]
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 […]