I recently reviewed the article, which compared mortality in patients with Type 2 Diabetes who underwent Metabolic Surgery, such as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, in comparison to medical management. Results are summarized below – and they are almost frightening to me, as a Bariatric surgeon – because surgery is so superior to medications, and […]
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I recently reviewed the article about correlation between length of surgery and complications in Bariatric surgery. It compared outcomes in patients who had gastric bypass and gastric sleeve done. As expected by me, conclusion was that surgeries which took longer that 1.5 hours for gastric bypass and an hour for sleeve gastrectomy will possibly be […]
For the meat sauce: 1 pack of ground turkey 1 jar of roasted garlic tomato sauce 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Pepper 1 tsp. Garlic powder 1tsp. Italian seasoning 1 large onion Sauté the onion until translucent Add in the turkey and brown until cooked all the way through, drain excess fat Add in the […]
Description: This Sheet Pan Garlic Lime Salmon is super simple to throw together and the perfect easy weeknight dinner! Ingredients: 3 small or 2 large bell peppers, cut into thin strips* 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced 4 salmon fillets (roughly 6 ounces each but doesn’t need to be exact) 1/2 cup of lime juice […]
It is a recipe for 4 people, but I still had some “stuffing” left over. I used 4 orange peppers and cut the tops off, cleaned the insides out and rinsed them. For the stuffing: 1 pound of the leanest ground beef my store had (I believe it was 93/7) browned and drained. 1 packet […]
Ingredients: 1 cup Canned pumpkin ½ cup Applesauce ½ cup Plain low fat Greek yogurt 3 Egg whites 1 ¾ cup Old Fashioned Oats ¼ cup Protein powder ½ cup Baking Stevia OR 1 cup sweetener of choice that measures like sugar (Splenda) 1 tsp Baking soda 2 tsp Baking powder ¼ tsp Salt 1 […]
Ingredients: 2 Scoops of Vanilla High Protein Meal Replacement 8 oz. skim plus milk 4 oz. crushed ice 1 – 2 tsp of Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 drop of white Vanilla extract Directions: Add all the ingredients to blender and blend until smooth and creamy!
Ingredients: 1 pound shredded chicken breast (or rotisserie) (approximately 4 cups) 1 cup pre-shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 2 large eggs salt and pepper to taste Instructions Preparation: Shred the chicken by hand or cut into chunks and place into a food processor to chop. Salt and pepper to taste – until it tastes good! […]
Ingredients: 1 pound of shrimp peeled and deveined Juice of one large lime 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic minced 2 teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce: 1 avocado split and pitted […]
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“After undergoing gastric sleeve surgery, I am amazed by the positive impact it has had on my life. The procedure was smooth, and the medical team was extremely supportive throughout the process. I’ve experienced significant weight loss and newfound energy. My confidence has soared, and I’m enjoying a healthier lifestyle. Grateful for this life-changing surgery.”
“Today, at the age of 45, I can confidently say that I am in the best shape of my life. I feel great, and my depression is a thing of the past. I have found purpose once again. And now, I am eager to share my story with all of you. Dr. Abkin and Dr. Jawed, you have saved my life! You have given my wife her husband back, and my children have their father again!”
“Enormously thankful to Dr. Abkin for changing my life! Lost over 150 lbs after having sleeve surgery in 2019. His expertise and support made my transformation possible. Forever grateful!”
“Dr. Abkin was so friendly and explained each procedure thoroughly. I never felt forced or not heard, which really made me feel very comfortable with going forward with the surgery. Well a year later and I’m reflux free and still losing weight and extremely happy with all my services from him and his staff! I have referred him several times to my friends and co workers and will keep referring him!”