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Incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control. It's a prevalent and often debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can significantly impact the quality of life, leading to physical discomfort, social embarrassment and emotional distress. But how is incontinence managed? Traditionally, incontinence management involved lifestyle changes, medications, pelvic floor exercises, and, in more severe cases, surgical interventions. But a breakthrough…
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Bariatric surgery has come a long way in the past 75 years. While the most noteworthy improvements have been in the safety and simplicity of current procedures and eliminating side effects and complications, the success rate of bariatric surgery has also improved. Today, the most widely performed procedure is sleeve gastrectomy, with Roux en Y gastric bypass and duodenal switch playing smaller roles. All are…
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Decades of research have shown bariatric surgery to be a successful treatment for obesity. Not only does it lead to substantial weight loss, it has a profound effect on a number of obesity-related health risks—and type 2 diabetes is a standout. Here's how bariatric surgery affects type 2 diabetes. Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes First, let's address the reality we're facing. The prevalence of obesity…
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Overactive bladder, bladder leakage and bowel leakage can be distressing conditions that significantly impact quality of life. Still, many people continue to rely on adult diapers rather than seeking potentially life-changing, and increasingly simple, medical interventions. Why is that? Let's compare adult diapers versus a 20-minute procedure to resolve incontinence. Understanding Incontinence Incontinence, whether urinary or fecal, is surprisingly common, especially among older adults. According…
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It seems like more and more people are struggling with bladder and bowel incontinence than ever. Is that true? Is incontinence becoming more common? According To The Data According to a number of data sources, the prevalence of bladder and bowel incontinence does indeed appear to be increasing, especially among older adults. Here are some key insights based on recent data: More than half of…
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Anyone who has privately tried to manage symptoms of incontinence understands the toll it can take on quality of life. Incontinence is characterized by the involuntary loss of urine or fecal matter—clearly, it poses a number of challenges for those affected, both physically and emotionally. The good news is that very effective treatments are available today. Sacral neuromodulation has emerged as a noninvasive and effective…
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Bariatric surgery, which includes gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, duodenal switch and gastric banding, among others, is often subject to various judgments and misconceptions. Let's explore a few. It's the Easy Way Out One common misconception is that bariatric surgery is an easy fix for weight loss. In reality, it's a well-proven, safe, and effective medical treatment for the deadly conditions of obesity and diabetes. Is…
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We'll make this short and to the point: No, it's not normal to leak urine when you laugh or cough. It's an indication of a loss of control over the muscles that are responsible for holding in urine, known as the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles, along with other structures in the urinary system, work together to maintain urinary continence. Pelvic Floor Muscle Loss When…
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Nutrition is an important consideration for health, no matter who you are. But following bariatric surgery, it's particularly helpful to adopt a well-structured diet plan. Not only will eating a nutritious diet support your weight loss journey, it will minimize stomach upset and maintain your health. That means in most instances, it's very likely that you'll need to change your diet after bariatric surgery. Here's…
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It's our experience that people considering weight-loss surgery have a number of questions (a good thing!). One of the questions we hear relates to procedures. Specifically, what is the difference between gastric bypass and gastric sleeve? The short answer is that laparoscopic gastric bypass  and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy are both effective surgical procedures for weight loss, but procedures, mechanisms and outcomes vary for each. Let's…
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