At 495 pounds, David Diaz feared he might not live to see his daughter grow up—then a conversation with his doctor set him on a path that changed everything.
Weight loss surgery is a powerful tool for improving health, but the journey from consultation to recovery can feel overwhelming. Here’s a walk through every step—what to expect, how to navigate insurance, and why surgery is anything but "the easy way out.”
After a life-threatening complication from surgery, Bridgette LeConey’s remarkable recovery—highlighted by her return to horseback riding—serves as a testament to the power of expert care and determination.
BMI is often used as a quick measure of health, but does it really tell the full story? Columbia bariatric NP Gio Dugay breaks down its limitations, explores emerging alternatives like the Body Roundness Index (BRI), and explains what patients should focus on instead.
Seven months after sleeve gastrectomy, Dani Arnedo is celebrating milestones big and small—sharing her journey, supporting others, and finding strength in the vibrant bariatric community on TikTok.
Dr. Krikhely, Chief of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, shares insights on the role of new medications, evolving surgical techniques, and the importance of prevention and multidisciplinary care in treating obesity.
While there’s no “magic pill” (or injection!), there are weight loss medications currently available that are effective, safe, and can help you achieve your weight loss goals.
The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Abraham Krikhely as the new Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
