Articles By Dr. Nick Nicholson

Published 9 Years Ago
Addressing Medical Conditions with Bariatric Surgery
Those who struggle with obesity are faced with more than just weight; they often have to deal with the many medical conditions that can occur as a result of that weight. Ultimately, these conditions are what can be the most life-threatening for patients

Published 9 Years Ago
How Your Choice of Surgery Centers Affects Your Bariatric Surgery Experience
Any type of surgery is not undertaken lightly; there are many decisions that need to be made including whether the procedure is necessary and can be done with the least amount of risk possible. You want a surgical team that is experienced, exceedingly

Published 9 Years Ago
What to Expect After Bariatric Surgery
If you’ve chosen to undergo weight loss surgery, chances are that you’ve educated yourself thoroughly about the surgical procedure particular to your situation and how best to prepare yourself. However, it is also important to understand what

Published 9 Years Ago
Making Lifestyle Changes to Support Bariatric Surgery
Some people - certainly those who aren’t appropriately educated about bariatric surgery - consider weight loss surgery to be the “easy way out” of obesity. In truth, bariatric surgery is anything but the easy way out; it’s a

Published 10 Years Ago
Gastric Sleeve Works Long Term
Different types of weight loss surgery are available to help patients reverse obesity. One popular surgery is gastric sleeve or vertical sleeve gastrectomy. This procedure involves reducing the size of the stomach into a small pouch or

Published 10 Years Ago
The LAP-BAND? System can Help Provide Weight Loss that Lasts
LAP-BAND® is a type of gastric band that is used to reduce the size of the stomach to achieve weight loss. This silicone band is inserted into the abdomen with the help of a laparoscope (small video camera) to monitor the procedure.   Small

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