Category Archives: Weight Loss Surgery
My First Consultation With Dr. Ringold
By Chad Reott, SADI Patient The decision to get weight loss surgery came to me in an instant. It was a flash. I was sitting in a work meeting where colleagues were discussing a Duodenal Switch (DS) patient who had …
SAMPA’S Surgeons are 2023 Nappie’s Finalists
It’s that time of year again, NAPPIE TIME! With great excitement, we are happy to share that Dr. Barry Ballard Jr., Dr. Daniel Lane, and Dr. Forrest Ringold have been nominated for Best General Surgeon, and Dr. Barry Ballard Jr. …
How Much Weight Should I Lose Before Bariatric Surgery?
It may seem counterintuitive, but as soon as you have learned you are a candidate for bariatric surgery, you should use the downtime before surgery to lose some weight. Several excellent reasons exist, including lower surgical risk and preparing yourself …
Why I Never Wanted to Have Bariatric Surgery
My story is one of senselessness, stubbornness, weakness, and despair – you get the point. It’s a classic story of someone seemingly on top that drops to the bottom and then quite a bit further below that. And I did …
Choosing Between Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery
A question we are often asked revolves around whether traditional laparoscopic surgery or robotic surgery is a better option. Some of the bariatric surgeons in our practice prefer the robotic approach while others stick to conventional laparoscopy. Let’s discuss why, …
Breaking the News About Your Decision to Have Bariatric Surgery
Millions of Americans qualify for bariatric surgery, and many have researched surgical options for weight loss. However, while bariatric surgery is the single most effective long-term solution for patients suffering from obesity, only a tiny fraction of qualifying patients ultimately …
Big News in Bariatric Surgery Guidance!
With a continued rise in obesity in the United States over the past few decades, guidelines for bariatric surgery have been slow to be updated. There’s a good reason for this. As you may know, studies are often revised, retracted, …
Four Habits That Are Jeopardizing Your Weight Loss Results
The weight loss process is a lifelong fight against the chronic disease of obesity. It is a fight you must take on every day yet it’s easy to go off-track. As such, you need to give yourself the best odds …
The 4 Things We Wish Every Patient Knew Before Bariatric Surgery
One of the best things someone can do before bariatric surgery is to prepare themselves as much as possible. This can be done by talking with your healthcare provider, attending educational classes, talking to someone else who has been through …
Do Weight Loss Medications Work Better Than Surgery for Weight Loss?
Millions of Americans struggle with losing weight for years, which can feel like an uphill battle with no end in sight. Obesity is a disease that affects more than 4 out of every ten adults in the United States.1 The …
