From Our Blog

Millions of patients have seen the benefits of bariatric surgery as a proven method of durable weight loss. When dieting and exercise fail, patients choosing weight loss surgery experience drastic improvement in quality of life and a reduction in weight

View Article

For people who are seriously overweight or obese, the struggle to lose weight can be exhausting, discouraging, even defeating. A lifetime of dieting and trying the latest fitness fads, even medications often result in a cycle of weight loss and

View Article

In 1988, Dr. Doug Hess, performed the first open gastric sleeve procedure in Bowling Green, Ohio as part of what is now known as the duodenal switch procedure. (The duodenal switch induces weight loss by sleeve gastrectomy and intestinal bypass.)

View Article

Obesity is a rising health epidemic affecting both men and women in the United States. More than one-third of adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; about 41 percent of women age 20 and older

View Article

There is no magic formula to help you lose weight, but consistent exercise and a commitment to healthy nutrition go hand in hand if you want to achieve your weight loss goals. Sweating away hours at the gym won’t get

View Article

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can be caused by a variety of factors, including being overweight and eating an unhealthy diet that is high in fat, salt and cholesterol. High blood pressure can wreak havoc on your body,

View Article

Food is not the enemy. We need to eat in order to survive. In our culture, food often goes hand-in-hand with celebration, fellowship and comfort. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying food. But when a love of food results in overeating,

View Article

Cardio exercise (scientifically known as aerobic exercise) is essential if you want to burn calories and fat to lose weight. But it is beneficial for far more than just weight loss. The term “aerobic” means “with oxygen.” During cardiovascular exercise,

View Article

If losing weight and keeping it off is something you’ve struggled with for years, and you’re tired of trying the latest fad diets and fitness trends, you might be a candidate for weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery is proven to

View Article

Weight loss is a process. Bariatric surgery can help jumpstart that process and help patients begin a healthier life; many patients lose a significant amount of weight in the first six months. Once the liquid and soft food phases have

View Article