Minimally Invasive Surgery vs. Traditional Surgery: What You Need to Know
Facing surgery can feel overwhelming. Many people picture large incisions, painful recoveries, and long hospital stays. Thankfully, advances in medical...
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Innovations in Breast Cancer Care: The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Breast cancer impacts millions of women and families each year. In the United States, about 1 in 8 women will...
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Colder Weather, Stronger You: Exercise & Fitness Strategies for Cooler Months
As the temperatures drop, fitness often slips down the priority list. Shorter days, chilly weather, and busy schedules make it...
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Childhood Obesity Prevention: Simple Nutrition & Fitness Strategies for Busy Families
As the school year begins, schedules get busier, and quick meals often replace balanced ones. Kids also spend more time...
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What to Expect After Bariatric Surgery: Weight Loss Results and Timeline
Losing weight isn’t easy, especially when diet and exercise don’t seem to make a difference. If you’ve been trying for...
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Surgical Center vs. Hospital: What’s Best for Your Procedure?
When you need surgery, the idea of spending days in a hospital can feel stressful. Inpatient surgery at a hospital...
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How Bariatric Surgery Affects Body Image and Mental Health
Bariatric surgery is the first step in a profound weight loss journey, and physical transformation is just one part of...
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Weight Loss Surgery Reversibility Guide: Gastric Band, Sleeve, and Bypass Compared
When you are thinking about having weight loss surgery, one of the first questions that is likely to come to...
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Stay Fit and Cool: Safe Summer Exercise Tips for Bariatric Surgery Patients
Summer is a great time to focus on exercise and fitness goals, especially for bariatric surgery patients in recovery or...
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Surviving Summer Gatherings After Bariatric Surgery: Dietary Tips to Stay On Track
As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, social calendars begin to fill with a wave of summer...
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Understanding the Patient Experience: A Guide to Bariatric Surgery from Start to Finish
As a new bariatric surgery patient, you will have a lot of questions and concerns. At Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery,...
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Partners in Care: UAB St. Vincent’s Hospital and Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery
May 12-18 is National Hospital Week—a time to pause and recognize the incredible hospitals and healthcare professionals who keep our...
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