Weight Loss Drugs vs. Bariatric Surgery – Which is Right For You?
If you’re trying to lose weight and finding it difficult, you may have considered taking medications or undergoing bariatric surgery. Both of these... read more
Why would I regain weight after Weight Loss Surgery? (WLS)
According to numerous studies, the majority of patients that undergo Weight Loss Surgery regain a significant amount of weight after the procedure. One common cause of this is the gradual stretching of the stomach or pouch outlet. Experts have proven that once the stomach and pouch begin to progressively stretch, it will take the patient longer to feel full and can soon regain the weight. The standard-of-care WLS procedure includes a reduction of the stomach and outlet size to decrease the amount of food a patient can eat. The new small size of the stomach and outlet also slows the digestive track process down by decelerating the passage of food. This can help the patient to feel fuller longer.* This combination can result in a dramatic decrease in calories, which in turn can help with weight loss.
Dr. Ragui Sadek is a premier surgeon who established a state-of-the-art and one of the safest bariatric surgery programs in the state. Dr. Sadek has fellowship training in both laparoscopic/bariatric surgery and surgical trauma/critical care, allowing him to safely perform complex surgeries on patients who have been turned down by other practices. As a Clinical Assistant Professor of surgery at RWJ Medical School & the Director of bariatric surgery program at RWJ University Hospital, Dr. Sadek offers a cutting-edge range of laparoscopic, robotic, & bariatric surgical procedures with a complication rate substantially below the national average.
Dr. Sadek is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Having performed more than three thousand advanced surgical procedures, Dr. Sadek has established a strong patient satisfaction rate and a solid reputation among the surgical community and is renowned as a top physician in his field by International Association of Healthcare Professionals. As a board-certified surgeon, he holds affiliations with the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons. More about Dr. Sadek
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