DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery

  Bariatric Surgery can be a life-changing intervention for those who need to lose weight but have failed to do so with traditional weight loss methods. Bariatric surgery can produce sustainable weight loss results in obese people. According to doctors, health risks may increase in people with a higher body mass index. If you have a body mass index of 35 or more, then you need to lose a significant amount of weight to lower your health risks. Apart from producing significant weight loss , bariatric surgeries also have many other health benefits. Read on as we share five significant benefits that you can expect after a minimally invasive bariatric surgery.  Reduced Appetite During a bariatric surgery, the surgeon reduces the holding capacity of your stomach to limit the food intake. This makes you feel full and satiated with a lesser quantity of food than you may have previously consumed. In some bariatric surgeries, the absorption of calories may also be limited. This support...

  Antireflux surgery , also known as fundoplication, helps to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in people who suffer from chronic heartburn. GERD happens when the tissues and muscle in the esophagus become loose, causing food and other contents inside the stomach to come up into the esophagus. Although antireflux surgery tightens these muscles and prevents food from entering into the esophagus, providing relief in heartburn, it gives best results when doctor-prescribed dietary restrictions are promptly followed. Continuing on the subject, in this blog post, we share a few diet recommendations you should know before undergoing antireflux surgery. Read on. Fluids Doctors recommend being on a liquid diet for at least two-three weeks after antireflux surgery. This liquid diet allows the stomach to heal while maintaining proper hydration.  The full liquid diet may include clear liquids such as water, electrolyte drinks (low or no sugar), protein drinks, low fat or fat fr...

  The organs of the human body involved in digestion include the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestine (colon), and rectum. All these together are known as the digestive system. Gastrointestinal surgical procedures , therefore, are performed to treat conditions that affect the aforementioned parts. Gastrointestinal surgery is of two types - open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Read on as we share four things about gastrointestinal surgery you should know. Conditions that Require GI Surgery There is a wide range of gastrointestinal and abdominal related conditions that may require GI surgery. Here below is a list of some of them. Peptic ulcer disease Hiatal hernia Infectious disease of the colon and rectum Reflux esophagitis and its complications Barrett’s oesophagus Radiation bowel injury Primary neoplasms of the stomach, small bowel, colon, and rectum Inflammatory bowel disease Gastrointestinal tumours Liver tumours Diseases of the biliary tract Dis...

  The rectum and colon are important parts of the large intestine which run from the end of the small intestines to the anus. They are responsible for absorbing water and storing the waste products that are excreted by the body in the form of stool. Sometimes, the diseases related to the lower digestive tract such as diverticulitis, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease damage the rectum, colon, and anus. Colorectal surgery is a type of minimally invasive general surgery that deals with the disorders of the rectum, colon, and anus. Continuing further, in this blog post, we discuss all you need to know about Colorectal surgery. Read on. Diagnosis Some of the screening tests done by general surgeons to examine the condition of the small and large intestine, colon, and anus are colonoscopy, lower GI, and flexible sigmoidoscopy. All these tests can identify perforations and masses on bowel walls. They can also be done to look for damaged sections, polyps, tumours, abnormal areas, an...

  A hernia happens when a tissue or organ inside the body breaks through a hole in the muscles. To repair the condition, general surgeons recommend herniorrhaphy or hernia surgery that involves returning the misplaced organ or tissue to their proper position by sewing a mesh patch over the weak part of the tissue. Continuing further on the topic, we discuss three things you should know before going for hernia surgery. Read on. It is Cost-Effective Hernia surgical procedures are generally done at hospitals where the fee is nominal and can be covered by several health insurance providers. Individuals with a hernia may generally have to pay apart from travel and consultation fees to get their umbilical or inguinal hernia correct. Regardless of the cost to get the procedure done, the long-term health benefits massively outweigh the short-term expenses to get the procedure done. The Stitches Dissolve in the Skin People going for hernia surgery do not have to worry about getting their s...

  Acid reflux surgery is generally recommended for individuals who experience an unusual relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter valve muscle that causes the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. This triggers a number of unpleasant conditions such as heartburn. While heartburn can be treated non-surgically by means of lifestyle changes, in cases where the condition becomes chronic, a surgical intervention may be in order. That’s when the acid reflux surgery is recommended. Continuing on the subject, in this post, we share five things you need to know about acid reflux surgery. Read on.  There are different types of acid reflux procedures No matter which acid reflux surgery you opt for, they are all under one version of surgery called fundoplication. The procedure involves tightening and reinforcing the LES (lower esophagus sphincter) by wrapping the upper part of the stomach around the outer part of the esophagus to strengthen the sphincter muscle. Fundoplication...

  The guide to healthy weight control is to regulate and balance the energy gain from food and drinks with the energy used during daily activities. You need to consume slightly less energy-giving diets and increase your daily activities to help burn the calories to avoid storing excess fats. People who fail to lose weight through healthy eating habits and exercise can always go for weight loss solutions such as the orbera balloon procedure . It is a two-step weight loss procedure that is accompanied by coaching on healthy eating habits. In this blog, we answer some of the frequently asked questions about this medical procedure. What is an Orbera Balloon? Orbera Gastric Balloon is a balloon-like device inserted in the patient’s stomach through the oesophagus. The device stays for 6 months and is inserted through a non-surgical endoscopic procedure lasting about 20 minutes. It is a non-surgical weight loss solution for obese patients or individuals who are unwilling or medically un...