How to Prepare for Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

Is Your Weight Causing Sleep Apnea?

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: Administrator In: Blog Post 31 May 2017 1 comment Tags Bariatric surgery parameters, Bariatric surgery qualifications, Gastric sleeve qualifications, Weight loss surgery parameters

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: Administrator In: Blog Post 01 Sep 2016 2 comments Tags Hernia repair, Hernia surgeon NJ Dr. Seun Sowemimo, Hernia symptoms, Hiatal Hernia, Ventral Hernia

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: Administrator In: Blog Post 23 Sep 2015 0 comments Tags Bariatric weight loss, Obesity problems, Obesity risks, Weight loss surgery requirements, Weight related medical problems

Sure, 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…

6 Tips from Dr. Seun to Prepare for Your Upcoming Surgery

Posted by: Administrator In: Blog Post, Photo 29 Jul 2015 2 comments Tags Bariatric Surgery, Before surgery tips, General Surgery, Pre-surgery prep, Surgery preparation

None of us wants to go under the knife, but sometimes it’s the most practical option to achieve the desired outcome.

But if you’re facing an operation these days, chances are good that you may be able to have a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery (just 4 tiny incisions, less pain and blood loss, quicker recovery) which will get you back on your feet faster than you expect!

Board certified and fellowship trained NJ surgeon Dr. Seun Sowemimo has successfully performed hundreds of general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries at central New Jersey hospitals and surgicenters located in Freehold, Holmdel and Old Bridge.

We asked Dr. Seun to share his personal recommendations on how best to prepare before undergoing an operation. He was happy to oblige with these patient pre-op recommendations. Read more…

For Men Only: Don’t Let Groin Hernias Bring You Down

Posted by: Administrator In: Blog Post, Video 10 Jun 2015 0 comments Tags Groin hernia symptoms, Hernia repair, Hernia Surgeon, Hernia Surgery Centra NJ, Inguinal Hernia

Inguinal hernias can be more than just a pain — they can put you in the hospital. This type of hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in your groin muscle. This causes a bulge in the groin or scrotum which often hurts or burns.

Groin Hernia Symptoms

A round bump in the groin or scrotum that may come and go
A painful or burning sensation in the bump

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