“How soon will I lose weight after bariatric surgery?” This is a common question that many patients inquire about who are considering weight loss surgery. And while the answer can vary case-by-case, your bariatric surgeon should be able to help you set realistic weight loss expectations….
At Olde Del Mar Surgical, we understand the need to choose a bariatric facility you can trust. Bariatric surgery requires a lifetime commitment – you can’t choose just anyone….
In many cultures, alcohol is a central part of life. Many adults drink socially at special events, dinners out, or casually around the home. However, bariatric surgery and alcohol do not go well together. While alcohol is not generally linked to dangerous conditions when consumed moderately and responsibly, use after surgery can have significant negative effects. After…
When the summer arrives, especially after a long winter and a chilly spring, it’s only natural to want to spend as much time enjoying the great outdoors as possible. Summer is also a great time to take your exercise program outside. For bariatric surgery patients, exercise is also a requirement for staying healthy and…
From team lunches to happy hour drinks, food is often a central part of life in many offices. Teams from all industries make regular lunch meetings or breakfast runs a part of the work day. However, many bariatric surgery patients find themselves unable to participate due to their weight loss surgery diet. This can lead…
Bariatric surgery is a powerful and effective tool in helping people lose weight. Most individuals who undergo bariatric surgery safely lose a significant amount of excess weight within a year. Medicare-approved bariatric surgery is available today due to its high success rate and low-risk potential, even for older patients. If you qualify for Medicare in…
Have you ever noticed how certain foods make you feel tired after you’ve eaten, while other foods seem to give you a boost in energy? That’s because there’s a big difference between items that are packed with ’empty calories,’ like added sugar and saturated fat, and nutrient dense foods, like fruits and vegetables, that are filled…
Bariatric surgery can improve your quality of life in many ways. One powerful benefit is that it can positively impact fertility and pregnancy. It takes time to recover from bariatric surgery and implement the new diet and lifestyle changes needed to achieve your weight loss goals. Eventually, your weight will stabilize, and you will…
After years of struggling with obesity, you finally commit to getting weight loss surgery. That should be the end of your troubles, right? Unfortunately, surgery doesn’t always go as expected. As a result, you may require revisional surgery. Why Consider Revisional Bariatric Surgery? There are a number of reasons why someone would consider revisional…
Dumping syndrome is a condition that can develop after gastric bypass surgery and occurs when food moves too quickly from the stomach into the intestines….
Bariatric surgery offers the possibility of significant weight loss, a decrease in diseases, and improved quality of life. However, any surgery can cause you to feel worried about the recovery process. At Olde Del Mar Surgical, we understand this. That’s why we want to help you make your recovery process as comfortable as possible!…
Gastric sleeve surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that takes about 1 hour. It involves removing approximately 85% of your stomach, and leaving behind a sleeve-shaped section which is then sealed….