by General & Vascular Surgery | Apr 14, 2020
Learn the Four Stages of a Post-Surgery Bariatric Diet If you have considered bariatric surgery or had a consultation for surgical weight-loss, you likely have a basic understanding of what to expect both during and after bariatric surgery. Prior to receiving a...
by General & Vascular Surgery | Apr 9, 2020
What is the Average Hernia Surgery Recovery Time? If you’ve been diagnosed with a hernia and you’re wondering how long you can wait to have hernia surgery, your surgeon will likely tell you sooner is better than later. A hernia usually requires surgical repair and...
by General & Vascular Surgery | Apr 9, 2020
Follow Precautions After Hernia Surgery and Resume an Active Lifestyle Hernias happen more frequently than you might think. The common inguinal hernia, for example, affects upwards of 27% of men and 3% of women in the U.S. To heal properly, hernias typically require...
by General & Vascular Surgery | Jan 9, 2020
Will I Ever Be Able to Return to Sports After Hernia Surgery? 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,...
by General & Vascular Surgery | Dec 23, 2019
GVS Experts Share What to Expect During Bariatric Surgery Recovery At General and Vascular Surgery, our patients often ask us what they can expect during the bariatric surgery recovery process. When can daily routines be resumed? What activities should be avoided?...
by General & Vascular Surgery | Dec 17, 2019
How GVS Bariatric Surgeons are Helping Local Men Meet Weight Loss Goals Bariatric surgery for weight loss has historically and predominately been taken advantage of by women. One study, conducted over a decade, demonstrated that while 80.7% of bariatric patients...
by General & Vascular Surgery | Dec 17, 2019
Five Frequently Asked Questions About Hernia Surgery If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a hernia requiring surgical repair, you likely have a lot of questions. When can you resume normal activity after surgery? What are the do’s and don’ts after inguinal...
by General & Vascular Surgery | Sep 20, 2019
Hernia Surgery Guidance From Michiana Area Surgeons Each year, upwards of one million hernia repairs are performed in the U.S. There are several types of hernias, most of which require hernia surgery. When residents from Elkhart, Mishawaka, and South Bend need a...
by General & Vascular Surgery | Sep 16, 2019
Five Top Questions and Answers About Breast Cancer Surgery Whether you or your loved one is faced with undergoing breast cancer surgery, it’s common to have questions. How many types of breast cancer surgeries are there? Are there any breast cancer surgery side...
by General & Vascular Surgery | Sep 4, 2019
Four Strategies for Choosing Breast Cancer Surgeons and Specialists Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be overwhelming. Being tasked to search for the most capable breast cancer surgeons and specialists can feel even more intimidating. How do you know if the...
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