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Obesity Surgery Transforms Lives: A Patient Experience

… 264 pounds. Eighteen months after surgery, which she had in September, 2000, she is down to 170 and is thrilled that she can buy size 10 clothing. "I have had no stomach pain, no reflux, … lifelong weight problem. "I've always been heavy – it runs in my family," she says, adding "My weight never hindered …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

Post Bariatric Surgery Diet Guide: Adjustable Gastric Band

… to pureed food and liquids. The pureed food should be high in protein. Consume one high protein shake daily, with at … like diet soda and seltzer. Straws for drinking Whole pills/capsules until you can tolerate soft solid food. Pills/capsules that are smaller than the tip of your pinkie …

Last Modified: 11/07/2025 - 11:35

Follicular and Hurthle Cell Thyroid Cancer

… cancer, they are most often discovered as a painless lump in the thyroid. They usually occur after the age of 40 and … symptoms which include difficulty swallowing, food or pills getting "stuck" when they swallow, and pressure or … chance of not needing to take thyroid hormone replacement pills. This percentage goes down if patients have Hashimoto's …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 13:01

Post Bariatric Surgery Diet Guide: Distal Gastric Bypass And Duodenal Switch

Last Modified: 11/07/2025 - 11:38

Post Bariatric Surgery Diet Guide: Proximal Gastric Bypass, Banded Gastric Bypass And Sleeve Gastrectomy

Last Modified: 11/07/2025 - 11:36

Organic? Omega 3? Free-Range? All You Need to Know About Eggs.

… a fantastic source of inexpensive, high quality protein. In fact, one egg contains seven grams of protein in addition … benefits. However, regardless of which type eggs you buy and eat, eggs are still a great source of nutrition and a … snack! Make Ahead Mini Egg Frittatas Recipe adapted from www.incredibleegg.org Ingredients: 6 Eggs ½ cup low-fat milk …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Robotic Hernia Surgery: How It Works and Why It Matters

… hand movements. Every action the robot takes is directed in real time by your surgeon. The robot is a highly … for surgical expertise. Think of it like power steering in a car. The driver still controls where the car goes, but … care needs. Related: The Truth About Hernia Mesh What Do I Buy for Hernia Surgery? Overcoming Hernia after C-Section and …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 16:16

Understanding Rectus Diastasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

… run vertically from your ribs to your pelvis, connected in the center by a band of connective tissue called the linea … gets the most attention, rectus diastasis can occur in anyone. Other factors that contribute include: Heavy … care needs. Related: The Truth About Hernia Mesh What Do I Buy for Hernia Surgery? Robotic Hernia Surgery: The Future is …

Last Modified: 03/06/2026 - 12:22

Thyroid Cancer Symptoms

… Symptoms and signs of thyroid cancer may include: A nodule in the front of the neck Swollen lymph nodes in the neck Hoarseness or changes in voice Difficulty in … difficulty swallowing (including a feeling like food or pills are getting “stuck” in the throat), more trouble …

Last Modified: 10/01/2025 - 12:06

Nutrition after the Whipple Procedure: What You Need To Know About Micronutrient Deficiencies

… You may tolerate two children’s chewable vitamins better in the weeks following your surgery. After a Whipple … Here are the ways these important micronutrients work in your body (and why you want to be sure you do not become … Avoid supplementing with folic acid (outside of what is in your multivitamin), as folate can mask vitamin B12 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

What We’re Reading: 10/11/19

… from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. In the Pancreas, Common Fungi May Drive Cancer A new study … but stay tuned.” Stay tuned, indeed. ( From nytimes.com ) Startups are selling you pills through Instagram. Why don’t they say which ones? More …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Stories of Hope: David Paffenroth

… In the fall of 2014, Dave began to lose weight. Being … doctor assured him his bloodwork was good and his “sugar pills” just needed adjusting. We decided to make an … for the second week of January. We changed his pills a number of times, but things kept sliding downhill. …

Last Modified: 01/13/2025 - 12:10

Bradycardia

… medical term often used to describe a slow heart rhythm. In a slow arrythmia, the heart signals do not fire as they … conduction disorders (impulses travel through the heart in a different way), stress, caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, diet pills, or cough and cold medicines. Sometimes it may not be …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 12:44

Antibiotic Medications

… bacterial infections. Dosage Adults : Bactrim is available in pill form and adults will take one tablet daily. Pediatric …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

Dr. James Lee on the Dr. Oz Show: How to Test Your Thyroid

… is performed to see if the nodule is malignant or benign. In the event of cancer, the thyroid gland is removed and the … takes a pill to replace the hormones normally produced in the gland. For more information about thyroid cancer and …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59