Christian Birkedal, MD, Director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at AdventHealth Daytona Beach, explains the differences between medical and surgical weight loss to help you achieve your health...
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Learn how to ensure your weight-loss surgery works in the long-term through healthy lifestyle choices like proper nutrition, exercise that strengthens your muscles and follow-up care.
“Patients need to make a real commitment to appropriate diet and exercise before a bariatric procedure,” says bariatric surgeon Dr. Christian Birkedal. Get more guidance on our blog.
If you’re considering weight loss surgery, learn more about what to expect with advice from our bariatric surgeon, Dr. Dennis Smith.
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