Surgical Healing Arts Center, Metro Alliance Surgery Center and Stevens Construction celebrated the beginning of construction of a new two-story, 20,764-square-foot medical office building and ambulatory surgery center in Fort Myers with a groundbreaking Feb. 23 at 6201 Alliance Lane, Fort Myers. The project is slated for completion in early 2024. The first floor will house Surgical Healing Arts Center, …
In October, the National Institutes of Health’s 31-year-old guidelines for weight loss surgery were revised. The new guidelines expand patient eligibility for weight loss surgery. The recommendations from 1991 for considering bariatric or weight loss surgery were for people with body mass index (BMI) of at least 40. Those with BMIs of 35 or more with one obesity-related condition such …
Research continues to show that excess weight impacts migraine headaches. The World Health Organization lists migraine as one of the 10 most disabling medical illnesses on earth. For more than 90% of those affected, migraine interferes with education, career or social activities. According to the American Migraine Foundation, migraine impacts over 37 million men, women and children in the United …
In so many ways, the pandemic has resulted in so much more for us. Higher inflation, gas prices, anxiety and more, including obesity and high blood pressure. In 2020, studies show that blood pressure control worsened in both men and women, particularly women and older adults. Causes were likely related to pandemic-related changes in diet, exercise, drinking, medication adherence, stress …
It is no secret that the number of calories people eat and drink has a direct impact on their weight, but do not discount the importance of quality nutrition. Consuming the same number of calories that a body burns keeps weight stable. Eating fewer calories than the body burns results in weight loss. Consuming more than a body burns results …
Body Contouring Surgery was the next step in Maria’s journey after life-saving bariatric surgery. As soon as she was medically cleared to exercise following her weight-loss surgery, the 46-year-old single parent hit the gym hard. She started four to five days a week, for up to three hours each session. Eventually, she increased her workouts to six days a week. …
Childhood obesity has many dangerous risks to both health and emotional well-being. One surprising impact of the pandemic was an increase in weight gain and weight-related health issues among children. September is Child Obesity Awareness Month. It is important to understand the dire consequences of this growing epidemic that was already a problem before the pandemic. The economic impact of …
Men and women are about equal when it comes to rates of obesity. However, obesity can take a higher toll on men. To understand men’s health overall, it’s important to understand the facts about male obesity. Men’s Health Month in June hopes to increase awareness of preventable health problems for men. Also, the goal is to encourage early detection and …
Patients who have bariatric surgery or weight-loss surgery can improve their heart health and reduce their risk for heart disease. In 9 out of 10 patients, weight-loss surgery can improve blood sugar and heart function. Surgery can lower blood pressure, cholesterol and reduce sleep apnea. Also, the American Heart Association supports weight-loss surgery for obese people who cannot lose weight …
By Dr. Stephen Fleischer One of the critical elements for success of weight-loss surgery is post-bariatric surgery care. As a result, we are there for our patients as they make the decision to have life-saving surgery. After surgery, the Surgical Healing Arts team is committed to supporting our patients through lifetime lifestyle changes to ensure post-bariatric surgery success. Just some …