D Magazine Best Doctor’s 2012
October 2012
D Magazine Best Doctor’s 2012
Dr. Preeti Malladi is voted Best Doctor in Bariatric Surgery for 2012.
D Magazine Best Doctor’s 2012
Dr. Preeti Malladi is voted Best Doctor in Bariatric Surgery for 2012.
Because many people who suffer from type 2 diabetes develop the condition as a complication of obesity, doctors have focused on treating the condition with dietary changes, exercise and medication. Correcting the excess weight would usually improve or cure the condition. Treating these patients with weight-loss surgery was considered a drastic treatment, reserved for those who…
Hiatal hernias can cause acid reflux and other problems. If a hiatal hernia causes GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), discomfort, or difficulty breathing, then it should be treated promptly. Hiatal Hernia Definition A hiatal hernia occurs in the diaphragm, which is a wall of muscle between your chest and abdominal region. In the center is a…
Obesity leads to numerous health problems, including type 2 diabetes, which is a condition that limits your body’s ability to process sugar. Can bariatric surgery improve type 2 diabetes? Since obesity and diabetes are linked, treating obesity through bariatric surgery can improve type 2 diabetes symptoms to the point where medication is no longer necessary….
Shine articles Winter 2013 Dr. Malladi’s patient, Gloria Ross, is featured in the Methodist Shine Magazine. Read her story on page 4.
Not sure what to expect after gastric sleeve surgery? This procedure, also called a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, reduces the size of your stomach in order to limit how much food it will hold. The goal is to help support your weight loss efforts by encouraging you to prioritize healthy foods over empty calories. After surgery,…
Most weight loss surgery patients see rapid weight loss after going through their operation. However, it is difficult to maintain weight loss as the same rate after a few months. That can be discouraging, but consistency and support can help you keep moving forward. Weight Loss Challenges after Surgery First, it helps to know why…