Is there a right age to perform plastic surgery?

The possibilities of modern aesthetic medicine, the increasing availability, the reduced risk of complications due to the use of modern techniques and tools, or the natural effects of the procedures performed – all these contribute to the growing interest in plastic surgery. However, can people of all ages benefit from this kind of support? The…

All about colonoscopy

Colonoscopy involves examining the large intestine by inserting a flexible tube-shaped instrument about the thickness of an index finger (colonoscope) into the rectum. The colonoscope is slowly moved forward through the rectum, and then along the entire large intestine. In certain, strictly defined cases, the colonoscope can be inserted into the terminal segment of the…

All about gastroscopy

It is an examination that involves viewing the esophagus, stomach and duodenum from the inside with a flexible, optical-electronic gastroscope. How is the examination performed? The gastroscope is inserted through the mouth via the esophagus, into the stomach and duodenum. The patient must be fasted for at least eight hours. The technique of gastroscopic examination…

dieta pod operacji bariatrycznej

Digestive system disorders after bariatric surgery

There is a systematic increase in the incidence of obesity and overweight. This primarily affects highly developed countries. The World Health Organization alerts that the problem of obesity affects 400 million adults. The most alarming situation is the increase in people with this problem in the under-18 age group. Also in Poland, there is a…

badania kontrolne po operacji bariatrycznej

What do follow-up visits look like after bariatric surgery

Often, people struggling with obesity think that after leaving the hospital, all they have to do is wait for the positive effects of surgery. Nothing could be further from the truth. The biggest work the patient has to do is self-control and taking care of themselves. These activities include standing up for follow-up appointments, which…

Diabetes and bariatric surgery procedures

Diabetes often accompanies excessive body weight and is a reason for bariatric surgery. However, patients often fear such surgery because they think that the recovery period after the operation will be prolonged and the diabetes itself will negatively affect the weight loss process. Nothing could be further from the truth. Want to learn more about…

Gastric Band Removal Surgery

Preparing For Gastric Band Removal Surgery

Gastric band removal is often necessary because of inadequate weight loss from the original procedure or because of other complications. The surgery may include lap band conversion to a more advanced bariatric procedure with proven efficacy. Whether you’re undergoing removal or conversion, there are a few steps that you should take to prepare for gastric…

Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost in the UK

How Much Does Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost in the UK

Gastric bypass surgery is a type of weight loss surgery that involves reducing the size of the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to limit the amount of food you can eat and the nutrients and calories you can absorb.  However, when talking about any surgical treatment, one of the biggest factors to be considered…