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What Is Bile Reflux? And Do I Need to Worry About It?
Bile, a yellowish-green enzyme, is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. The gallbladder injects it into the […]
How Long Does a Mesh Hernia Repair Last
Over the years, mesh hernia repairs have become the gold standard in repairing hernias simply because… mesh works! In the […]
How Weight Loss & Gallstones Are Linked
Some patients find that when they start on the merry-go-round of dieting, or even if they’ve had weight loss surgery […]
The Problem With GERD Medication Beyond Its Side Effects
Previously in our blog, we have talked about proton pump inhibitors or PPIs and how they have gone from a […]
Should Your Gallbladder Be Removed Prophylactically During Bariatric Surgery?
As you may know, while Dr. Huguet and Dr. Peterson are general surgeons performing a wide range of surgeries on […]
Driving After Your Surgical Procedure
As part of your postoperative instructions, we’ll include the activities you can and can’t perform after any abdominal surgical procedure. […]
Am I Too Old for Hernia Surgery?
Age is always a factor in surgical intervention, and we are often asked if they are too old for hernia […]
Should I Worry About Blood in My Stool?
Seeing blood in the toilet after a bowel movement can be jarring. But does blood in the stool necessarily mean […]
Impediments to Recovery After Hernia Surgery
Hernia surgeries come in various flavors, but all share a common trait: a defect in the abdomen’s strong, supportive layer […]
How Many Gallstones Do I Have & Does It Matter?
If you’re not too squeamish, we encourage you to look at our surgical video that shows Dr. Huguet opening a […]
