Hernias can occur to anyone, at any age, at any time. While some hernias are simply a nuisance, others can be painful and even prevent you from participating in the activities you enjoy. At General and Vascular Surgery, we have an entire team of expert, board-certified surgeons specializing in hernia surgery. GVS surgeons perform over […]
According to studies, abdominal pain is one of the most common and frequent primary care complaints, accounting for between 5% to 10% of emergency department (ED) visits. Experiencing pain in the stomach and abdomen can be the result of a variety of disorders, diseases, and conditions. While some upper and lower stomach pain is fleeting […]
Educating our patients and striving to make them feel comfortable has always been a priority at General and Vascular Surgery. That’s why our surgeons take the time to answer frequently asked questions and address your individual concerns during a hernia surgery consultation. At GVS, we make sure each and every patient receives the personalized care, […]
If you have tried exercise and dieting only to feel like little-to-no progress has been made, you are not alone. Exercise and diet alone may not be effective for people who have been diagnosed with obesity. The frustration that men and women experience when actively taking steps to lose weight and improve their health is […]
Do any of these suggestions sound familiar? A few weight loss pills will help you shake off those extra pounds! Have you tried one of those weight loss programs? I know a guy who tried a few natural weight loss tips and lost 100 pounds. If you’ve received any of these recommendations (or something similar), […]
When patients visit our General & Vascular Surgery (GVS) Elkhart Surgical Practice for a hernia repair, it’s natural for them to have many questions. What type of hernia surgeries do we offer? How should they prepare for hernia surgery? What should they expect in terms of hernia surgery recovery? In addition to offering compassionate, patient-centered […]
Our Surgeons can evaluate whether surgery is necessary to resolve your gallbladder utilizing up-to-date examinations and techniques. If you and your GVS surgeon agree to removal, we will consider your case and develop strategies that make the best recovery time possible. Most of our surgeries are successfully performed outpatient with patients returning home the same […]
Can I fly after hernia surgery? For those who may not fly often, this could appear to be an odd question. For those who do fly often, it’s a very good question to ask! There are dangers associated with taking a plane ride or even a road trip if you don’t take the proper precautions […]
At General and Vascular Surgery we don’t simply treat our patients. One of the reasons we have exemplary patient satisfaction scores is because of our diligence and dedication to education. For example, many of our hernia surgery patients want to know what to expect when playing sports after hernia surgery. Who better to provide expert […]
Many general surgery needs are not limited to adults alone. That is why all of our Surgeons have training in pediatric surgical repairs and give care for all of the General Surgical conditions that our kids may encounter. Our Surgeons are parents themselves and know how important it is to treat each child with the […]