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For years, many women were discouraged from using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) because of the FDA’s “black box” warning—the strongest caution placed on a prescription medication. That warning stemmed from early-2000s research that suggested an increased risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular problems in women taking certain types of hormone therapy. This month, after a […]

Losing a significant amount of weight is a remarkable achievement that can lead to improved health and a boost in self-confidence. However, one common concern you might face after weight loss is loose or sagging skin. Fortunately, at The Bariatric Experts, Scott C. Stowers, D.O., FASMBS, and Curtis Peery, MD, FACS, FASMBS, and our team […]

Gastric band surgery, also known as laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding or simply — gastric banding, has been a popular bariatric procedure for those struggling with obesity. The surgery is performed by placing a silicone band around the upper part of your stomach and creating a small pouch that limits the amount of food you can […]

Reaching middle age comes with myriad physical and mental changes — one of which is weight gain. It’s no news that the older we get, the harder it becomes to lose weight and the easier it becomes to pack on the pounds. At The Bariatric Experts, Dr. Scott Stowers and Dr. Curtis Peery and our team are experts in the […]

Robotically assisted bariatric surgery, also known as robotic weight loss surgery, is a type of minimally invasive surgery that uses a robotic arm to assist the surgeon during the procedure.Here at The Bariatric Experts, board-certified bariatric surgeons Dr. Scott Stowers and Dr. Curtis Peery perform robotic surgery using the state-of-the-art da Vinci® Xi system, which offers many advantages for them as […]