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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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People considering bariatric surgery, or metabolic surgery as it's increasingly known, have a series of questions. One of the most common is whether bariatric surgery is painful. The short answer is not very! Every surgical procedure carries with it some degree of pain or at least discomfort. But millions of us undergo surgery every year and manage to get through that pain pretty well, so…
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Nevada Surgical patient Shirley Clark had been dealing with incontinence symptoms for about a year before she met Dr. Sasse. Now, she's sharing her story in the hopes of raising awareness about incontinence treatment options that really work. Shirley's Story "I just thought it was something I had to deal with," Shirley says. That's something that many believe about incontinence, and it's not true. So…
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There appears to be growing evidence suggesting the potential anti-inflammatory effects of turmeric, among other supplements. Turmeric, specifically its active compound curcumin, is gaining attention in scientific research thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. But does that mean turmeric can reduce inflammation in the body? A Closer Look At Curcumin Numerous preclinical studies have demonstrated the ability of curcumin to modulate inflammatory pathways by…
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Inflammation, often regarded as the body's response to injury or infection, is a complex biological process involving intricate interactions among various cells, mediators, and tissues. While acute inflammation is a crucial defense mechanism, chronic inflammation can lead to any number of detrimental health outcomes. In recent years, scientific research has increasingly emphasized the importance of reducing chronic inflammation in the body to enhance overall well-being,…
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Obese individuals often face unique challenges in the employment sector, experiencing hiring discrimination and wage disparities directly relating to stereotypes surrounding obesity. The impact of weight discrimination extends to many aspects of employment including hiring decisions, workplace interactions, salary, and career advancement opportunities. Hiring Discrimination People with obesity often encounter significant barriers during the hiring process, as weight bias inaccurately influences perceptions of competence, professionalism,…
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In the realm of health and wellness battling obesity and diabetes, I meet a lot of great people who find themselves navigating a complex landscape of treatments and interventions. It seems as though options abound, ranging from pharmaceutical drugs touted on every TV channel to surgical procedures. In recent years, two approaches have garnered attention for their efficacy in addressing weight management and type 2…
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I’ve been fortunate to have a few ideas for how to improve surgical care that have led to new device efforts. But the path from a good idea to a new instrument in the hands of surgeons is a formidable one. From ideation to market launch, the journey of a new surgical device is a multifaceted process that usually fails. Success usually involves some good…
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