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Gastric bypass surgery may diminish knee pain in obese patients
There is a known link between elevated body mass index (BMI) and symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA). While patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery (GBS) — a procedure that closes off much of the stomach and causes food to bypass a portion of the small intestine─typically lose weight, the comparative impact of this weight loss […]
Lap-band Vip Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Hooman Shabatian Offers Tips For Weight Loss Surgery Patients For Traveling
After LAP-BAND surgery, a new diet and exercise program is crucial for successful weight loss. When temptation arises, its especially important to be prepared, said LAP-BAND VIP Dr. Hooman Shabatian. Planning ahead for mealtimes can ensure continued weight loss or maintenance while on vacation, both for those who have had weight loss surgery or for […]