After health challenges, local man receives a heart
After living with an LVAD — a mechanical pump used to support a heart too weak to pump on its own — for years, Paul finally received a new heart.
While many people can maintain a healthy weight by eating a nutritious diet and regularly exercising, general lifestyle choices alone are sometimes not enough to achieve your goals. When combined with lifestyle changes, bariatric surgery — also known as weight-loss surgery — can provide excellent long-term weight-loss success for some people with weight-related health problems.
If you or a loved one are considering bariatric surgery, it’s important to understand why bariatric surgery might be the right choice and which types of surgery are available. Here are the top four things about bariatric surgery experts say you should know:
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Dr. Sunil Bhoyrul is the medical director of Bariatric Surgery at Sharp Coronado Hospital.
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