Is fast food to blame for the obesity epidemic? It is undeniable that there is a link between fast food and obesity in America. Go to almost any town in the country and you’ll find a couple of fast food restaurants….
How Fast Food Relates to Obesity
What To Ask Your Bariatric Doctor About Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
Shortly after your bariatric surgery, you might start considering cosmetic surgery to address the impacts of significant weight loss. With our vast experience helping patients through their weight loss journey, we have compiled a list the top cosmetic surgery questions you should be asking your doctor before choosing a cosmetic surgery practice or procedure. The Top Cosmetic Surgery…
The Cost of Obesity
Obesity is a complicated issue that can stem from genetics, behavior, and environmental factors such as geographic location and income level. Because there are so many circumstances that can cause obesity, it’s important to understand why you or a loved one is struggling with excess weight so you can work toward a healthier future. Whether…
Pop Quiz — Test Your Knowledge of Bariatric Surgery Facts
True or False? This quiz is based on the list of Bariatric Surgery Misconceptions compiled by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery….
What to Know About Gallbladder Surgery
The gallbladder is a curious piece of anatomy. A small sac-like organ, its primary function is to store digestive juices to help the small intestine break down fat. This little sachet of bile is likely to go unnoticed — in fact, most people can’t point to its location in the body — until it causes pain….
The Importance of Bariatric Support Resources
Long-term weight loss success begins with bariatric surgery. Still, physicians and patients agree — it’s the support and resources available afterward that help you adjust to, and thrive in, your healthy new lifestyle. At Olde Del Mar Surgical, we’re committed to helping you achieve every one of your health goals. That’s why we offer various bariatric…
Meet Cellulaze, the Fat Blasting Cellulite Laser Treatment
Fact: Everyone has Cellulite It’s true. While you may think of cellulite as something that develops from mismanaging your weight, just another part of aging, or something that only happens to women, the truth is that everyone has it (though a difference in muscle structure means it shows more in women than men) — and…
Cracking the da Vinci Code — What to Know about Robotic Surgery
At Olde Del Mar Surgical, we specialize in many minimally invasive general surgery procedures. Dr. Bhoyrul and Dr. Farinholt pride themselves on providing the best care available in southern California, and work with you to decide what surgical technique is best for your operation….