Bariatric Surgery: The Most Cost Effective Way to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
Monday, 20 May 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), individuals diagnosed with diabetes spend, on average, about $13,700.00 on medical treatment, prescriptions, etc. per year. This annual expenditure is about 2.3 times more than the medical costs for people without diabetes. For instance, if Jane is diagnosed with diabetes when she’s 35 and she dies when
- Published in FAQs, Procedures, Tom Talks
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Do Patients have to Exercise After Bariatric Surgery?
Wednesday, 08 May 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Although exercise is critical to a patient’s health over time, weight loss is more related to actual dietary adjustments. However, as can be expected, exercising plus the dietary adjustment will produce even greater results. Patients typically lose weight quickly after bariatric surgery but should not wait to start exercising. Post-surgery, patients report feeling excited to
- Published in Exercise, Patient Stories
Traveling Patients
Tuesday, 30 April 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Patients travel from all over the United States for bariatric surgery performed by our team. To assist our long-distance patients, we offer a travel concierge to assist with travel accommodations and guide patients through the entire experience. Our clinic and hospitals are both conveniently located within 10 miles of the Louis-Armstrong International Airport. Typically, traveling
- Published in Tom Talks
Why Diets Don’t Work
Friday, 26 April 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Almost everyone has fallen victim to the unkept promises of a new fad diet (Keto, Atkins, Paleo, etc.). Unfortunately for those struggling with obesity, diets are a short-term solution to a life-long problem. Patients may lose 20, 30, or even 50 pounds while dieting; however, the weight will steadily creep back over time. So, why