It is analogous to getting ready for a high-stakes gambling table, where one is going to invest heavily in something big with the hope that it might bear fruitful outcomes, knowing fully well the risks and doing everything possible on your side so that you make those odds even harder to come by. In a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 surgical repair. When hearing that surgical intervention is required, many patients wonder if they can engage in physical activity. Is playing football […]

Did you know that 600,000 groin hernia surgeries take place every year in the United States? Additionally, 300,000 cholecystectomies are performed to alleviate gallstones. Yet, for as routine as these surgical procedures are, people commonly avoid them. Reasons for putting off a surgery vary. Fear, time constraints, and not knowing where or with whom to […]