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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 […]

If you experience a burning sensation in your chest and throat, you most likely suffer from a common condition called heartburn. It occurs when you have stomach acid that backs up into your esophagus. Though medications can help, we recommend some solutions you can practice on your own that can give you the relief you […]

It’s exciting to think about getting the weight off that you’ve longed to lose. Weight loss surgery offers numerous benefits for your health, but you need to know what to expect after your procedure, including how quickly you’ll drop pounds. Your decision to have weight loss surgery is a big one. Our team here at The […]