When a surgeon tells you that your procedure can be done robotically, you might picture an image of a machine working on you while the… Read More »The Precision Behind da Vinci Robotic Surgery in Phoenix
The safest weight loss procedure is the one that produces real results with the least done to your body. By that standard, the incisionless options… Read More »What Is the Safest Weight Loss Procedure?
Bariatric surgery does more than reduce stomach size. It produces measurable hormonal changes that influence hunger, metabolism, and blood sugar regulation. Appetite Hormones Shift In… Read More »How Bariatric Surgery Impacts Hormones, Hunger & Metabolism
The first six months after bariatric surgery are a period of rapid physical and metabolic change. Understanding what to expect during this time can ease… Read More »Life After Bariatric Surgery: What the First 6 Months Really Look Like
By Shawn Stevenson, DO, FACS – Chief of Bariatric and Foregut Surgery, Dignity Health As a bariatric surgeon, one of the most common frustrations I… Read More »Why Sleeve Gastrectomy Works When Dieting Doesn’t
For many people, weight loss starts with a number: a goal weight, a pant size, or a calorie count. But numbers don’t tell the whole… Read More »Identifying Your “Why” for Weight Loss
Choosing bariatric surgery is a major life decision that can open the door to a healthier, more energetic, and confident you. It’s normal to feel… Read More »Managing Anxiety Leading Up to Your Weight Loss Surgery
For those facing weight regain after gastric bypass—or those seeking a less-invasive path to weight loss—Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) offers a cutting-edge endoscopic solution. Performed… Read More »Are You a Candidate for TORe? Less-Invasive Weight-Loss Options in Phoenix
For many individuals, the decision to undergo bariatric surgery is driven by the desire to improve overall health and quality of life. However, an often-overlooked… Read More »How Bariatric Surgery Can Impact Fertility
If you have blood tests taken at regular intervals or if you take statins to control your cholesterol, you may already know your cholesterol status.… Read More »How Bariatric Surgery Impacts Cholesterol