Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery

  • A Woman Scoops Protein Powder from a Container in Her Kitchen.
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    The Importance of Protein After Bariatric Surgery

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    One of the most vital long-term commitments after weight loss surgery is to eat a nutritious diet with smaller portions. And including enough protein in your diet is going to be important from here on...

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    Reversing Diabetes With Bariatric Surgery

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    The important benefits of bariatric surgery are the improvements to general health and quality of life, including weight loss. Bariatric surgery may be the best solution for those living with diabetes...

  • A Woman Smiles as She Sits at Her Kitchen Table Viewing Content on Her Tablet.
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    Duodenal Switch Surgery Advantages and Requirements

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    Duodenal Switch Surgery can be an effective tool for losing weight. Dennis Smith, MD, FACS, FASMBS, AdventHealth bariatric surgeon, explains the strengths and weaknesses of this operation and who...

  • A Woman Smiles as She Looks at Content of Her Tablet at Home.
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    Reversing Fatty Liver with Bariatric Surgery

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    If you’re living with a condition known as fatty liver, it may be time to consider bariatric surgery. Dennis Smith, MD, FACS, FASMBS, AdventHealth Bariatric Surgeon, explains more in our blog.

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    What to do When Bariatric Surgery Doesn’t Work for You

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    What happens when a patient loses weight after a bariatric procedure only to gain it back? Is there hope after bariatric surgery that didn’t work?