Over my bariatric career, I’ve performed over 1,800 duodenal switch cases and I’m a consultant for Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a medical device company in the Johnson and Johnson family. One part of my practice is teaching other surgeons how to properly perform the Duodenal Switch so they can offer it to their patients. The duodenal switch […]
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Bariatric surgery takes on many forms and the right surgery for one patient might vary from what’s right for another. There are many misconceptions that people have about these surgeries that might hinder them from receiving the care they need. No two people are the same, so no two surgeries are exactly alike. Before you decide on […]
February is American Heart Month. This event seeks to remind Americans of the importance of heart health. February 3rd is the National Wear Red Day, which draws awareness to the fact that heart disease is the number one killer of women. To do our part this month, we’d like to draw attention to the impact […]
Bariatric surgery is a big step towards better health and conquering your weight, but with it comes some big responsibility. After the procedure, you must pay close attention to what and how much you eat. One of the most important aspects of your new diet will be your protein intake. Read below to learn why […]
Bariatric surgery is a life changing event. It’s important that new healthy cycles start after surgery. Bariatric surgery requires strong nutritional support after the procedure. By physically restricting the amount of food that can be ingested the nutrient depletion rates in bariatric surgery patients has sky rocketed. Having a proper bariatric vitamin and supplement routine is one […]
Many bariatric patients are required to be on a pre-surgical very low calorie diet (VLCD). A VLCD is designed to have you in the best condition possible to undergo a surgical procedure. The VLCD should help reduce the size of your liver and in doing so will minimize the risk factors that go along with […]
Dr. Stephen G. Boyce is a board-certified bariatric surgeon who specializes in the duodenal switch and revision surgery. His practice, The New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery in Knoxville, TN was accredited as the 7th Center of Excellence in the Nation. Dr. Boyce has performed over 4,000 weight loss surgery procedures and has over twenty […]
Obesity is officially a disease, according to new guidelines from the American Medical Association—meaning one-third of Americans just got a new diagnosis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates. Since more people will have the option to elect a bariatric surgery plan, Bari Life wants to inform people how important the pre and […]
