Bariatric Procedures We Perform. While Gastric Sleeve Surgery may bethe most common type of bariatric procedure, there are a variety ofprocedures patients can undergo to fight the effects of obesity. Dr.Terushkin also performs several general surgical procedures to addressindividual ailments, such as hernia or gallbladder surgeries.
Dr.Terushkin is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. When it comes tochoosing the right weight loss solution/program, he works directlywith his patients and certified staff to come up with tailoredindividual plans for every case. This is done, so patients can looseweight, keep it off and implement the lifestyle changes necessary tostay healthy and live happy lives.
A variety of medical problems are associated with being obese.Diabetes. Non insulin-dependent diabetes is highly associated withobesity. A weight gain of 11 to 18 pounds increases a person’s risk ofdeveloping type 2 diabetes to twice that of individuals who have notgained weight. After weight loss, up to 80% of patients find they nolonger have symptoms or require diabetes medication. Obese patientswho are not diabetic will significantly reduce their risk ofdeveloping diabetes with weight loss.
Dr.Terushkin is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. When it comes tochoosing the right weight loss solution/program, he works directlywith his patients and certified staff to come up with tailoredindividual plans for every case. This is done, so patients can looseweight, keep it off and implement the lifestyle changes necessary tostay healthy and live happy lives.
A variety of medical problems are associated with being obese.Diabetes. Non insulin-dependent diabetes is highly associated withobesity. A weight gain of 11 to 18 pounds increases a person’s risk ofdeveloping type 2 diabetes to twice that of individuals who have notgained weight. After weight loss, up to 80% of patients find they nolonger have symptoms or require diabetes medication. Obese patientswho are not diabetic will significantly reduce their risk ofdeveloping diabetes with weight loss.
