November 11, 2013
Dr. Fowler will be in Atlanta, Georgia all week for the Obesity Week 2013. Patients can sometimes be concerned when the doctor is out, but it is very important for doctors to continue to be educated and always stay current on all the new and upcoming research and studies.
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Smartlipo is a trade name from the Cynosure company. It refers to performing liposuction with the addition of a laser. Other names for Smartlipo include laser liposuction, minimally invasive liposuction, and office based liposuction.
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Not all obesity is the same and the treatment is based on a calculation called the Body Mass Index (BMI).
Calculating your BMI is easy and based on your height and weight. Use our BMI Calculator on the bottom of the home page or Click on this link to calculate your BMI.
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So what is a Hiatal Hernia and why should I care about it?
Hiatal Hernia is a condition where the opening from your chest to your abdominal cavity is abnormally large. The esophagus passes through this opening, or ‘hiatus”, so the most common problem associated with this condition is where part of the stomach gets pushed up into the chest. Hiatal Hernias are often small and asymptomatic. Less than 10% of the population has one, and usually the only thing they notice is acid reflux symptoms. So if you have strong heart burn and have to watch what you eat, there is a possibility that you have this condition.
It is very important for your weight loss surgeon to fix this defect if it is found during the operation. Recent data suggests that an unrepaired Hiatal Hernia during placement of an adjustable Gastric Band is associated with early Band failure… i.e. slippage, pouch dilation, band intollernce, etc. For Bypass and Sleeve patients, the Hiatal Hernia should be fixed to ensure that the gastric pouch size or sleeve creation are the correct size. Repairing a Hiatal Hernia almost always can be done laparoscopically through the same incisions I create, and usually adds just a little extra time to the original procedure.
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