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Is Your Weight Causing Sleep Apnea?
Posted by: In: Blog Post 18 Aug 2017 0 comments Tags , , , ,

Is Your Weight Causing Sleep Apnea? — by NJ bariatric surgeon, Dr. Seun Sowemimo.Every night you experience the same thing — tossing, turning, awake, then asleep, loud snoring, jerky movements — and you are in a continual state of sleepiness during the day. You may have a condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep-related airway blockage due to narrowing or occlusion of the upper airway.

Factors that can cause OSA include age, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, anatomical features (neck circumference over 16 inches), and even enlarged tonsils or adenoids. But obesity is usually one of the main contributing factors to this life-threatening condition. Read more…

Am I Qualified for Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery?
Posted by: In: Blog Post 31 May 2017 1 comment Tags , , ,
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Now that weight loss surgery is known as a common obesity treatment option, more people are pursuing it after trying other diet and exercise programs. But it may not be right for everyone. Our bariatric team here in Freehold met this week to assemble a list of qualifying parameters the majority of our patients meet.

Keep in mind, every candidate’s case is unique and handled on a case-by-case basis by our board certified and fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons. Read more…

Hernias After Weight Loss Surgery: Are You at Risk?
Posted by: In: Blog Post 01 Sep 2016 2 comments Tags , , , ,

Hernias After Weight Loss Surgery: Are You at Risk? — by general and weight loss surgeon, Dr. Seun Sowemimo in Central, NJ. Some people who have undergone bariatric surgery can be at higher risks for hernias, which are defects, obstructions or holes in the stomach or groin lining. Obesity is a major risk factor for a wound hernia, which is a bulge in the wound after surgery.

Should they occur, most of the time, hernia surgery is necessary. But like all operations, the sooner you seek treatment, the faster your pain can be resolved and not become more serious and difficult to treat. Read more…

Are You The Right Candidate For Weight Loss Surgery?
Posted by: In: Blog Post 23 Sep 2015 0 comments Tags , , , ,

Are You The Right Candidate For Weight Loss Surgery? — by Dr. Seun SowemimoSure, you’ve thought about bariatric surgery. Your (niece, co-worker, brother-in-law’s sister, etc.) had it and looks and feels like a new person. But how do you know if you fit the criteria to have the operation?

Bariatric surgery is a broad term that encompasses several types of weight loss surgery — gastric sleeve, lap-band, gastric bypass and even revision bariatric surgery, done if the first operation was not successful. Most people approach weight loss surgery because obesity has brought on additional health issues.

As a general rule, good candidates for bariatric surgery will demonstrate some of the traits and behaviors discussed below. Read more…