Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery

  • 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

    Estimated read time: 3 minutes

    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

    Estimated read time: 4 minutes

    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.

  • A Woman Hikes Through the Woods
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    What to do When Bariatric Surgery Doesn’t Work for You

    Estimated read time: 4 minutes

    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?

  • A Pair of Ladies, in Brightly Colored Clothing, Go Jogging in the City with Hand Weights.
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    How Can I Be Sure Weight Loss Surgery Will Work?

    Estimated read time: 4 minutes

    Learn how to ensure your weight-loss surgery works in the long-term through healthy lifestyle choices like proper nutrition, exercise that strengthens your muscles and follow-up care.

  • A Man and a Woman Go For a Run Outdoors
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    How To Prepare for Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

    Estimated read time: 4 minutes

    “Patients need to make a real commitment to appropriate diet and exercise before a bariatric procedure,” says bariatric surgeon Dr. Christian Birkedal. Get more guidance on our blog.