11/24/2021

Gastric Sleeve Recovery: What To Expect After LSG and ESG?

Are you considering gastric sleeve surgery? As with any surgery, gastric sleeve recovery is unique for each patient. It is important to understand not only the requirements for surgery but also what is going to happen after surgery and during the recovery process. To ensure your recovery goes as smoothly as possible it is always […]

11/23/2021

Gastric Sleeve Surgery Incisions and Scars

Some of the most common questions we hear regarding gastric sleeve surgery are: “Will I have bad scarring after gastric sleeve surgery?” and “Will my scars after gastric sleeve surgery be permanent?”. There are no simple answers to these questions because there are many different techniques used for bariatric surgery and advancements in the field […]

11/23/2021

Pregnancy And Gastric Sleeve Surgery: All You Need to Know

Statistics show that approximately 37% of women ages 20 to 39 are considered obese. Obesity is diagnosed with a calculation based on weight and height and a BMI of over 30 is considered obese. Pregnancy Before Gastric Sleeve Individuals with higher BMIs are more at risk for health conditions like sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, […]

11/19/2021

Gastric Sleeve Revision: How Common Is It?

Gastric sleeve surgery has become one of the most common surgeries performed to help facilitate weight loss. Many patients see a considerable amount of weight loss in the first 12 months. However, results vary, and not every patient experiences the same amount of weight loss. In some cases, gastric sleeve surgery does not produce the […]

11/19/2021

What Is ESG Surgery And More FAQ’s

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a procedure that is done to help an individual with a BMI of 30 or more lose weight. This procedure is also called “the accordion procedure” because the stomach is stapled together in folds to make it smaller. ESG basically accomplishes what a surgical sleeve gastrectomy does only without making any […]

02/19/2021

Will Varicose Veins Go Away On Their Own?

What Are Varicose Veins? Whether you have a family history of varicose veins or are simply looking to learn more about treatment options, Georgia Surgicare’s Advanced Vein Center is here to help. Varicose veins are characterized by enlarged veins that are dark in color and are most commonly found in your legs. Varicose veins do […]

Telemedicine 101
03/24/2020

Telemedicine 101

  Telemedicine is a medical advancement that fights geographic barriers by increasing access to health care, especially in rural areas and countries in general. Even with the need for social distancing, this is a very appropriate way to seek the medical needed from the comfort of your home. What is Telemedicine? Defining telemedicine may seem […]

02/14/2020

Are You a Good Candidate for TIF?

If you struggle with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), then you know fully well what a strain it can be. Persistent pain and discomfort in the form of heartburn or acid indigestion can impede your quality of life in significant ways. Thankfully, there are a number of clinical interventions that can minimize the effects of GERD, […]

02/06/2020

Signs and Symptoms of GERD

Quite a few men and women experience acid reflux from time to time; while it can certainly be uncomfortable, it’s not necessarily evidenced that you have a serious, diagnosable medical condition. For those whose acid reflux is recurrent, however, there is always a chance that the culprit could be gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). What is […]