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Once the decision has been made to undergo bariatric surgery, the weight loss journey ahead can feel both empowering and overwhelming. To help patients take the process in stride, our Chicago bariatric surgeons provide resources to focus step-by-step, including how they can best prepare for the procedure. One of the most important steps is pre-operative testing. Prior to treatment, patients… Continue Reading

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity affects more than two in five adults in the United States1 and one in eight adults globally2. With the growing prevalence of obesity, it is important to recognize what it means to be obese and understand the proper ways to address it. After all, it is very possible you… Continue Reading

Individuals with moderate to high risk obesity that have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone can explore alternative methods to help with long-term weight loss and an improved quality of life. One of those solutions is known as a stomach band, more formally referred to as laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. To better understand what stomach bands do,… Continue Reading

The Suburban Surgical Care Specialists/Kane Center team details how revision bariatric surgery can correct prior surgery issues or improve weight loss goals. Chicago, IL – As one of the most effective therapies for long-term weight loss and improving obesity-related health conditions, bariatric surgery continues to be a highly beneficial option for improving one’s health and quality of life. Although a… Continue Reading

Women who are obese or significantly overweight can often improve their fertility by losing weight, which can help stabilize their hormones among many other benefits. For those who choose to undergo weight loss surgery, it is important to understand the safest timeline for pregnancy following a bariatric procedure, which requires proper recovery and ongoing lifestyle changes. For most patients, our… Continue Reading

With the many advancements in weight loss surgery, patients struggling with obesity have many bariatric procedures from which to choose. Our surgeons at Suburban Surgical Care Specialists / Kane Center are highly experienced in a wide range of bariatric techniques, from LAP-BAND^® and gastric sleeve to duodenal switch and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Depending on the procedure being performed, weight loss… Continue Reading

Adults struggling with obesity are at an increased risk of developing illnesses – such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and sleep apnea. With the high prevalence of obesity continuing to climb—affecting 650 million adults worldwide and over 100 million in the United States—it’s important to educate individuals on what can be done to restore a healthy… Continue Reading

Designed to decrease the size of the stomach, gastric sleeve surgery is ideal for patients struggling with morbid obesity. The procedure can limit the number of calories a patient can comfortably consume and, as a result, is an effective method of weight loss. While many find success with gastric sleeve surgery, many patients wonder if their stomach could still stretch… Continue Reading

Chicago weight loss surgeons at Suburban Surgical Care Specialists/Kane Center discuss fundamentals of bariatric surgery, including long-term lifestyle changes. Chicago, IL – When considering weight loss surgery options—such as gastric bypass, gastric banding, and others—it is important to be knowledgeable about life after bariatric surgery and what can be necessary for safe and effective weight loss. Similar to altering the… Continue Reading

One of the most common questions for any surgical procedure is about the length of time for recovery, especially for patients who are typically always on the move or prioritize daily exercise no matter what the day brings. While the timeline to resume more strenuous activities ultimately depends on the specific procedure, advanced treatments using minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and… Continue Reading