By Dr. Rick Tague A common misconception of gastric bypass surgery is that it works by malabsorption of food calories. In fact, only 5-10% of the weight loss from gastric bypass surgery is the result of malabsorption. However, the surgery does effectively reduce appetite and intake by 1,418 calories per day. It is recommended that most … [Read more...] about Fast Facts Regarding Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Why Pursue Prevention? A Personal Strategy…
By Dr. Rick Tague I heard an intriguing quote this week, “America is not about prevention… We would much rather build a hospital at the bottom of a cliff than build a fence at the top.” What a sad commentary on our society and our health care system! While attending Tulane Medical School, I also had the privilege of attending the Tulane … [Read more...] about Why Pursue Prevention? A Personal Strategy…