If you have had a lap band procedure in Jacksonville, you will have to do some extra planning before you travel. You will need to continue following the recommended diet as closely as possible. In order to do this, it is helpful to bring some items with you both on the plane and in your[...]

As of October 3, 2011 Jacksonville Surgical Associates will be opening a new office location in Valdosta, Georgia. At the moment, former weight loss surgery patients have had no local resource for follow up care, but Dr. Cywes and Dr. Pinnar will now be able to fill this void. Valdosta Bariatrics will offer a variety[...]

As the Baby Boomers age, many have begun to consider whether weight loss surgery is a viable option in elderly obese patients. Seniors in Gainesville and elsewhere who have considered the lap band procedure, but hesitate because they fear complications can rest easy. Recent research shows that elderly people who undergo weight loss surgery are[...]

Losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a difficult task for most people. Those who are considering bariatric surgery as a weight loss option may want to jump start their efforts by looking at the new facts about body fat and carbohydrates.

Bariatric surgery, such as Lap Band surgery in Jacksonville, Florida, is a cost-effective solution for people who are mildly or severely obese, according to a recent study by the Washington University School of Medicine. Because people who undergo weight loss surgery are more apt to keep extra weight off in the long term, they are[...]

Jacksonville Magazine has featured the Jacksonville Weight Loss Center as the best bariatric practice in the entire Jacksonville area! Dr. Robert Cywes and Dr. Eric Pinnar specialize in advanced laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive techniques, and are an incredibly trusted resource within the Jacksonville community.

For people who are morbidly obese with co-existing medical problems such as diabetes, sleep apnea, liver inflammation, cardiopulmonary vascular disease, degenerative joint disease, loss of vein function and other conditions, bariatric surgery is an effective long-term treatment. Now, according to an October Archives of Surgery report, morbidly obese high-risk people who lose five to 10[...]

Weight loss surgery is becoming more accepted throughout the medical community. While medical weight loss programs are extremely beneficial, many still find it difficult to lost weight. More people turn toward bariatric surgery with the hope of losing the weight and becoming healthier. Recently, a new study showed that obese patients who suffer from cardiovascular[...]

In a recent position statement, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is recommending the use of bariatric surgery at an earlier stage in the treatment of obese patients who also suffer from Type 2 diabetes. Rather than using weight loss surgery as a last resort, when other treatment methods have failed, it can be a successful[...]