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About Manuel Hidalgo Medina, M.D., Ph.D.
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Our pediatric sleep lab offers a warm and friendly space tailored to children and adolescents. To help you prepare your child for their visit, we have created this virtual tour.
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About Michele Yeung, M.D.
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External Relationships
Relationships and collaborations with for-profit and not-for profit organizations are of vital importance to our faculty because these exchanges of scientific information foster innovation. As experts in their fields, WCM physicians and scientists are sought after by many organizations to consult and educate. WCM and its faculty make this information available to the public, thus creating a transparent environment.
Will I have to take vitamin and mineral supplements?
Yes, but the specific types, dosages and frequency will depend on your weight loss surgery, as well as on your before-surgery test results. All bariatric surgeries require a lifetime commitment to taking vitamin and mineral supplements. Our dietitians will help individualize your vitamin regimen.
Will I continue seeing my primary care physician after surgery?
Yes. Because your medical condition will change following weight loss surgery, it is essential that you are closely monitored by your primary care doctor.
How long will I be off of work after surgery?
Again, your time off of work will depend on the type of weight loss surgery you have, as well as the type of work you do. In general, plan to take about two to three weeks off of work. While you will not be incapacitated by any means, you will use this period to focus on healthy behaviors such as staying hydrated, meeting your protein goals, and walking as much as you are able. Patients return to work much more quickly after vBloc®, Orbera ®, and Obalon ® procedures.
How long will I have to stay in the hospital after surgery?
Your hospital stay will depend on the type of weight loss surgery you have and on your individual medical factors.
Generally, hospital stays are between one and two days for gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and duodenal switch procedures.
The Lap-band ® and Vbloc ® are same-day surgeries.
There is no hospital admission for balloon placement; they are placed in the office or in the endoscopy suite.
