New guidelines for weight loss surgery were announced by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), the first in more than 30 years. Read more
Body positivity advocate spars with Dr. Phil over whether obesity causes health problems.
New study shows insurance requirement may unnecessarily delay surgery, diminish results. Read more
Individuals with obesity who opted for bariatric surgery to reduce their weight appeared to get an added benefit of a markedly reduced risk of stroke, a difference that can be measured as early as a year after undergoing the procedure, researchers reported.
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From the desk of Dr. Abkin, President Of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris, LLC Read more
I recently read the article, published in one of the reputable medical journals and would like to share GREAT news for those of you, who are struggling with DIABETES,- there may be a CURE for it in Metabolic Bariatric Surgery! Read more
I recently came across the article, which speaks (again) about Covid-19 and its relationship with obesity and increased risk for Morbidly Obese population, specifically African-Americans, although it applies to everyone.
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From the desk of Dr. Alexander Abkin, President, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris, LLC.
I recently read the article, correlating low levels of Vitamin D with increased risk of severe COVID-19.
It reaffirmed to me what we at out bariatric practice, have known for decades, – the importance of good aftercare for our patients!
I cannot emphasize enough that everyone in NJ is, pretty much, Vitamin D deficient, and therefore, at increased risk of COVID-19. In addition, Morbid Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure are very common in our patient population and, in my opinion, “sitting on the sidelines” is not an option for our patients.
So, PLEASE, read the article, call our office today at 973-410-9700 or visit us online at www.alsnj.com. We offer virtual and in-person visits, so we can keep you SAFE and healthy and lessen your risks in the future.
Alexander Abkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS.
Recently, ASMBS, which I am a Fellow of, called for resumption of Bariatric Procedures. Read more
I, among many Americans, especially medical professionals, read the article, published in JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association). It showed that 88 % of coronavirus patients in NYC from March to April of 2020, who were placed on the ventilators, didn’t make it. Data also indicated that average age was 63, 57% had HYPERTENSION, 41% were OBESE, 34% had DIABETES! The message here is very clear, at least my message to our current and prospective future patients: Please, don’t wait any longer to get the surgery done! You waited long enough, especially those of you who had to do insurance-required medically supervised weight loss program for 3-6 months, before being approved. Our society, as a whole, has a very high prevalence of these comorbid conditions, listed above, therefore we are ALL at risk of higher mortality, especially knowing that the virus is coming back next year, before the vaccination is available.
How can we at Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris help you to be Safe and get your life back? Please know that bariatric surgery, such as vertical sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, can cure or improve Hypertension in 60-70% of patients, bring BMI (Body Mass Index) down to Normal numbers in at least 50-80% of patients, and cure or improve Diabetes in 50-75% of patients. It is the best “diet tool” you can reward yourself with.
We are open for business during the Covid19 epidemic, running Virtual Telemedicine visits, support groups and looking forward to helping patients to get their lives back.
Please call us 973-410-9700, or email us at info@alsnj.com.
Alexander Abkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS.
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