As the temperatures drop, fitness often slips down the priority list. Shorter days, chilly weather, and busy schedules make it easy to skip workouts. But staying active during fall and winter is just as important as in the summer months…
As the school year begins, schedules get busier, and quick meals often replace balanced ones. Kids also spend more time sitting in classrooms or doing homework, which leaves less time for physical activity. These changes can make it harder for…
Losing weight isn’t easy, especially when diet and exercise don’t seem to make a difference. If you’ve been trying for years and still feel stuck, bariatric surgery might offer a way forward. It’s not a shortcut, but it can give…
When you need surgery, the idea of spending days in a hospital can feel stressful. Inpatient surgery at a hospital typically requires staying at least one night for observation and recovery. But not every procedure requires a hospital stay. Inpatient…
Bariatric surgery is the first step in a profound weight loss journey, and physical transformation is just one part of that journey. If you undergo bariatric surgery, like many other patients, you may discover that embracing the change in your…
When you are thinking about having weight loss surgery, one of the first questions that is likely to come to your mind is whether or not the procedure is reversible. This is an especially relevant question when you are comparing…
Summer is a great time to focus on exercise and fitness goals, especially for bariatric surgery patients in recovery or maintaining progress on their weight loss journey. Unfortunately, longer days and sunny weather come with high temperatures that can make…
As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, social calendars begin to fill with a wave of summer gatherings. From backyard barbecues to beach parties to summer festivals, there is so much to do this time of year…
As a new bariatric surgery patient, you will have a lot of questions and concerns. At Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery, we hope to put your mind at ease during our initial consultation and through our partnership with UAB St. Vincent’s…
May 12-18 is National Hospital Week—a time to pause and recognize the incredible hospitals and healthcare professionals who keep our communities healthy and strong. From the emergency room to the recovery room (and everything in between), these teams work around…