New Gastric Bypass Research: Why Timing Matters
Written By: Emma Squillace Those who have been researching weight loss surgery are probably somewhat familiar with an operation called the “roux-en-y gastric bypass.” Most people call it the ‘gastric bypass,’ and it is one of the most effective ways to lose weight. Not only is this procedure an excellent tool for substantial weight loss, […]
4 Fears about Varicose Vein Treatment
Written By: Emma Squillace Varicose veins can be unsightly and painful. They are bulging, twisted, large visible veins that cannot go away on their own. In addition to often causing the skin to feel itchy, and the legs to feel heavy, these veins can also result in skin ulcers and wounds that have trouble healing. […]
Why Might Weight Loss Surgery Not Work
Written By: Emma Squillace You likely know that weight loss surgery can be an incredibly safe and effective tool for helping people lose weight. Many of our patients went years or decades, unable to lose a substantial amount of weight, no matter what diet or exercise they tried. These same patients are often able to […]
Weight Loss Surgery or a Balloon?
Written By: Emma Squillace If you know you want to lose weight, two great options are weight loss surgery and a weight loss balloon. Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is proven to be a safe and effective means of losing a substantial amount of weight for many people. Not only do bariatric […]
Varicose Veins: What Are My Options?
Written By: Emma Squillace Varicose veins can be frustrating, painful, and interfere with your quality of life. Some people say their biggest complaint about varicose veins is that they are a barrier to feeling comfortable in summer clothes. We have patients who avoid swimming pools, shorts, and hesitate to attend social activities that involve wearing […]
How weight loss surgery is minimally invasive
Written By: Emma Squillace When you think about bariatric surgery, do you picture a major operation? While we do not want to downplay the seriousness of all surgeries, we also want to reassure you that the operations we perform for weight loss at West Medical are almost always done in a way that is minimally […]
Is it time for me to have bariatric surgery?
Written By: Emma Squillace You have probably heard that weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is the most effective way to lose weight and maintain that weight loss in the long term. Beyond its efficacy, bariatric surgery is a safe option, including for adults over the age of 60 years old. If you have […]
Why Dietary Fat Matters After Weight Loss Surgery
Written by: Emma Squillace Do you remember one of the biggest diet trends from 20 years ago? It was a focus on eating fat-free foods. From cookies to ice cream to potato chips, companies touted the ability to eat great foods with none of the fat. Dieting-hopefuls were thrilled with the idea of getting to […]
Why do my legs ache?
Written By: Emma Squillace We all know that as we get older a range of ‘aches and pains’ are the norm. But sometimes it’s hard to know what types of discomfort are treatable, which ones are dangerous, and which ones are preventable. Pain in the legs can be particularly frustrating. Many of our patients say […]
Can the Keto Diet Replace Bariatric Surgery?
Written By: Emma Squillace One of the biggest trends in weight loss right now is the keto diet. It’s not hard to find people claiming they’ve lost 40+ pounds on the keto diet, after failing to lose weight on any other eating plan. There are also social media channels full of before/after pictures of keto […]