Weight Loss

What is bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery is an operation that helps you lose weight by making changes to your digestive system. Some types of bariatric surgeries make your stomach smaller, allowing you to eat and drink less at one time and making you feel full...

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band In this type of surgery, the surgeon places a ring with an inner inflatable band around the top of your stomach to create a small pouch. This makes you feel full after eating a small amount of food. The band has...

Types of Bariatric Surgery The type of surgery that may be best to help a person lose weight depends on a number of factors. You should discuss with your doctor what kind of surgery might be best for you or your teen. What is the difference...

What should I expect before surgery? Before surgery, you will meet with several health care providers, such as a dietitian, a psychiatrist or psychologist, an internist, and a bariatric surgeon. The doctor will ask about your medical history, do a thorough physical exam, and order...

Bariatric surgery lowers cancer risk for severely obese patients Severely obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery lower their risk of developing cancer by at least a third, according to a University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine researcher leading a large retrospective cohort study of...

What should I expect after surgery? After surgery, you will need to rest and recover. Although the type of follow-up varies by type of surgery, you will need to take supplements that your doctor prescribes to make sure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals. Walking...

Dr Rita Hadley and Dignity Health Weight Loss Center – Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass. Is weight loss surgery for you? For an appointment call 480-969-4138 Address 2945 S Dobson Rd Mesa, AZ 85202 Hours Monday—Friday: 9:00AM–5:00PM Saturday & Sunday: Closed

How much weight can I expect to lose? The amount of weight people lose after bariatric surgery depends on the individual and on the type of surgery he or she had. A study following people for 3 years after surgery found that those who had...

Dr Rita Hadley on the Benefits Of Weight Loss Surgery. Is weight loss surgery right for you? For an appointment call 480-969-4138 Address 2945 S Dobson Rd Mesa, AZ 85202 Hours Monday—Friday: 9:00AM–5:00PM Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Bariatric Surgery Benefits What are the benefits of bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery can help you lose weight and improve many health problems related to obesity. These health problems include type 2 diabetes high blood pressure unhealthy cholesterol levels sleep apnea urinary incontinence body pain knee and...