Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
Monday, 22 April 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Say goodbye to comorbidities like sleep apnea and diabetes! The benefits of bariatric surgery are countless. From controlling high blood pressure to curing type 2 diabetes, bariatric surgery can be life-changing. Gerard was nearly 200 pounds overweight before his surgery. He was taking medication for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and acid reflux. He also
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Gerard’s Story
Friday, 22 March 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
I’ve lost 186 pounds since my surgery. The differences I’ve experienced since this life changing surgery are night and day. I went from an overweight out-of-shape guy who was depressed, insecure, wouldn’t leave the house if his life depended on it because he hated the way he looked to being a guy who now frequents
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Nicole’s Story
Friday, 22 March 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Like most 30 something year old moms my mornings are filled with breakfast, spills, school uniforms, car pool and buses….having a minute to myself is impossible. All of this followed by a day of meetings and work only to get home, cook dinner, get the kids homework done, extra curricular activities and the list goes
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Brad’s Story
Friday, 22 March 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
In 2015 at 285 pounds, I was tired of being tired all the time and wanted to better my life for me and my families sake. The gastric sleeve has been a great success for me. As of July 2017, more than two years after surgery, I am a healthy 180 pounds. I work out
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