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A before and after image of Kimberly Craig's weight loss.
The Stitch

Life-changing benefits of weight loss surgery

February 7, 2024 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery,  Obesity,  quality of life,  weight loss surgery

Dr. Samer Mattar discusses the benefits of weight loss surgery, including mental health and quality of life.

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Two doctors speaking to a patient
The Stitch

Thyroid surgery: reflecting on the past and looking to the future

February 5, 2024 endocrine surgery,  medical history,  thyroid surgery

Dr. Raymon Grogan and his colleagues treat Thyroid issues in various ways and discuss all options with patients, including risks and benefits

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The Stitch

All about diverticulosis and diverticulitis with colorectal surgeon Dr. Rojas-Khalil

January 31, 2024 Abscess,  colorectal surgery,  diverticulosis,  Fistula,  Gastrointestinal perforation,  Stenosis

Dr. Yesenia Rojas-Khalil explains complications that come from diverticulitis as well as diagnosis and treatment options.

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The Stitch

What is Dry January and should I do Dry February?

January 24, 2024 alcohol use,  dry February,  dry January,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Nurse practitioner Line Hinojosa offers information on liver health reducing alcohol use and Dry January and February.

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A before-and-after picture of Rebecca Scavello showing her weight loss progress.
The Stitch

Is 2024 your year for weight loss surgery?

January 17, 2024 gastric bypass,  Houston,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  SADI-s,  sleeve gastrectomy,  Weight Loss,  weight loss surgery

Baylor Medicine weight loss surgeon Dr. Juliet Holder-Haynes talks about one patient’s weight loss journey.

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The Stitch

What is a lung resection?

January 10, 2024 lobectomy,  lungs,  Minimally Invasive Surgical Approaches,  Pneumonectomy

Learn about the different types of lung resections, approaches, risks, benefits, recovery processes and potential outcomes.

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Claire Edgemon
The Stitch

Tips for setting healthy eating goals from a dietitian

December 20, 2023 goals,  healthy,  New Years,  Resolution

Senior registered dietitian Claire Edgemon offers a guide to setting SMART goals for healthy New Year’s resolutions.

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A surgeon sitting at a robotic surgery unit near an empty surgical bed.
The Stitch

What is robotic hernia repair?

December 13, 2023 Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery,  hernia,  hernia repair,  robotic surgery

A hernia is a hole in the tissues that make up the belly/abdomen. Heather West explains the ins and outs of robotic hernia repair.

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Dr. E. Ramsay Camp studying papers at his desk.
The Stitch

Understanding pancreatic cancer: a Q&A with Dr. Camp

December 6, 2023 Baylor Medicine,  pancreatic cancer

Surgical oncologist Dr. E. Ramsay Camp explains what pancreatic cancer is, the risk factors, treatment options and more.

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Uma Lakshmanan
The Stitch

All about prosthesis

November 29, 2023 amputation,  mobility,  prosthesis,  Shrinker socks

Umamaheswari Lakshmanan gives advice on when to get a prosthesis, how to care for yourself after and what the financial cost may be.

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