Nov 21, 2016 | Bariatric Surgery
3 Incision Care Tips for Minimal Scarring So, you want to commence your rapid weight loss journey through surgery — congratulations! By doing so you are taking decisive steps towards a healthier life. At Advanced Surgical and Weight Loss Institute, Dr. Diego Velarde...
Nov 1, 2016 | Robotic Surgery
Benefits of Robotic Surgery At Advanced Surgical and Weight Loss Institute, we pride ourselves on being on the front line of surgical, cutting-edge technology. The foundation of our minimally invasive surgery program is the da Vinci Surgical Robot. Although referred...
Oct 18, 2016 | Diet, Exercise, Nutrition
Sugar Addiction In the United State more than one third of Americans are overweight or obese, and many of us don’t get enough nutrients on a daily basis such as potassium, calcium and vitamin D. We have more than enough food available and yet we seem to be overfed and...
Oct 3, 2016 | Bariatric Surgery
Overcoming the Stigma: Obesity Might Be Out of Your Control Unfortunately, many people are not properly informed about what causes people to become obese or overweight, so there can be a stigma attached to those suffering from these conditions. They don’t realize that...
Sep 26, 2016 | Diet, Nutrition
The Importance of Healthy Eating Many Americans are juggling a full time job, children, school or some variation of all three. This often means eating fewer meals at home and opting for restaurants or fast food places instead. There’s barely enough time to get errands...
Sep 19, 2016 | Weight Loss
Rapid Weight Loss It’s that time of year again when you have to see your doctor and get weighed; you dread this moment. Maybe if I take off my shoes it will help, you think before you step onto the scale. You find yourself holding your breath and closing your eyes as...
