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Meal Prep Ideas to Make the Most of Your Gastric Sleeve

If you didn’t do much meal prep before your gastric sleeve surgery, you’ll become a master after your procedure. Learn some quick meal prep ideas to support weight loss and protect your health after bariatric surgery.

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Could My Persistent Sore Throat Be Caused by GERD?

Your throat is sore, but you don’t have the sniffles or a sinus headache. What could it be? The problem may be coming from the acid in your stomach and a faulty sphincter. Learn how GERD causes a sore throat here.

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Diverticulitis Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

Diverticulitis occurs when pouches along the intestinal wall become inflamed. The problem may be easy to treat if you recognize the signs early. Here are the symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.

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Understanding the BMI Scale and Where You Fit In

BMI measures how lean or fat a person is, which can inform treatment about weight-related health risks like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Here's where you fit into the healthcare puzzle.

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What Does the Gallbladder Do?

The gallbladder is part of the digestive system and is crucial in digesting fats. However, it can also be a source of minor and major problems, such as gallstones and widespread inflammation. Learn all about how your gallbladder functions here.

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Living with Diabetes: When to See a Specialist for a Slow-Healing Wound

If you’re living with diabetes, you’re at risk for developing slow-healing wounds. Learn more about the condition and when to see a specialist here.

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Reducing Your Risk of Hernia Recurrence After Surgical Repair

If you've had a surgical repair of a hernia, there's a risk that it may recur. Here's how you can reduce your risk of a recurrence.

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Get Rid of Varicose Veins in Time for Swimsuit Season with Venous Ablation

If you don’t want to head to the beach because you’re embarrassed by the varicose veins on your legs, don’t worry. We have a cutting-edge treatment that can also remove the eyesores and boost your vein health.

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3 Minimally Invasive Treatment Solutions for Varicose Veins

If you’ve got colorful veins snaking around your legs and ankles, you have varicose veins, the first stage of chronic vein disease. Fortunately, we’ve got three minimally invasive ways to treat them.

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Colon Polypectomy: Why It's Done, How to Prepare, and What to Expect

If you're having a colonoscopy and your doctor finds a polyp in the intestine, he performs a polypectomy. Here's why it's done, how to prepare for it, and what to expect from the procedure.

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Understanding How Robot-Assisted Surgery Works

Robot-assisted surgery is gaining increasing acceptance in the medical community for its ability to aid surgeons in precision work. We’ve got the necessary information to understand how and why this option works.

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When Should You Consider Weight Loss Surgery?

Weight loss surgery can help you drop unhealthy added pounds, but it’s not for everybody. Keep reading to learn when you should consider weight loss surgery and why.

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When to Worry About Varicose Veins

Varicose veins can mar the appearance of your legs, but is there any reason you should worry about them medically? The short answer is yes, and here’s why.

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4 Ways to Ensure a Strong Recovery After Gallbladder Surgery

If you’re having gallbladder surgery, ensuring you have a plan for a strong recovery is essential. We’ve got four good ways to start.

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Common Types of Hernias That May Cause You Pain

Your organs are walled in by skin and tough abdominal muscles, but when the dam breaks, your organs can push through and bulge out, resulting in a painful hernia. Here, we have the details about the different types and what to do if you get one.

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Post-Op FAQs

Recovering from surgery is serious business! While you might be eager to get back to your normal activities, it’s important to understand and follow your post-op instructions so that the recovery process is as smooth as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Outpatient Surgery Answered

When having surgery, many patients would prefer to not stay in the hospital. So naturally, many patients have questions about their options. Often, patients are not familiar with what Outpatient, also referred to as same-day Surgery, means or includes.

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3 Tips to Staying Healthy This Holiday Season

The holidays are a time of year where we are surrounded by family, friends, food and drinks. While it’s a lot of fun, it can also be challenging to stay healthy. Here are three tips to help you stay on track this holiday season.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time where we focus on the importance of early detection and raising money for research to find a cure.

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Acid Reflux vs. Football Season

Get Back to Enjoying Football Season Acid reflux can wreak havoc on your football season. When heartburn and indigestion strike, it can put a damper on your game day festivities. But there’s no need to let acid reflux spoil your fun.

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