Dr. Abkin Discusses The ABC’s Of Bariatric Surgery
October 29, 2013Bariatric Surgery Insights With Dr. Alexander Abkin
In this TV interview the Medical Director of JFK for Life, Dr. Alexander Abkin, discusses three of the most current and used bariatric surgery techniques: Adjustable Gastric Banding, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Rouex-en-Y. Dr. Abkin performs each of these surgeries (as well as others) and also performs bariatric surgery revisions.
Other topics he covers include:
1. Who is a candidate for bariatric surgery and why.
2. Obesity as a disease and maintenance.
3. The importance of long-term follow-up and aftercare.
4. Nutrition habits before and after surgery and changing our interaction with food.
5. Head Hunger.
6. Why bariatric surgery can fail.
"It is important to remember that surgery doesn't take away the food." he says. "Surgery just makes you feel satisfied and not feel over-indulged in your food. as a must have."
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