Winter 2010
Dr. Malladi’s patient, Jinnean Askew, is featured on the cover of the Methodist Shine Magazine. Read her story on page 10.
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Laparoscopy is a prevalent way to handle many procedures, including surgeries. Operations that would have previously required open wounds and significant recovery times can now be handled as outpatient procedures, making laparoscopy a valuable tool. In this post, we’ll discuss the basics of laparoscopic surgery, its advantages, and the kinds of procedures it can be…
Anyone who has tried to lose weight knows what a struggle it can be. It can be disheartening to see minimal progress when you’re putting maximum effort into diet and exercise, but the truth is that progress with weight loss is typically gradual. As such, it’s best to think of it as a journey rather…
Following a gastric bypass surgery, it’s important to understand how to keep your newly functioning body healthy. Many patients undergo gastric bypass to lose weight and ease the symptoms from medical conditions, and good nutrition is paramount. You will no longer be able to eat as much as you once did, so optimizing your nutrient…
March is National Nutrition Month® and there’s no better time to take steps to improve your nutrition. Nutrition month got its start as “National Nutrition Week” back in 1973 with members of the American Dietetic Association, now known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In 1980, it was expanded into a month-long campaign to…
Part of gastric bypass surgery involves reducing your stomach to a small pouch, which many bypass patients refer to as a “stomach pouch.” Caring for your stomach pouch and making the most of your operation is key to successfully losing weight after a gastric bypass. About Stomach Pouches and Gastric Bypass In the course of…
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…
