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Weight loss isn’t an easy feat, especially when you’re dealing with the complications of obesity. Jack Husney, MD, provides surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss options at his self-named New York City practice. Dr. Husney understands how obesity affects your body, including causing issues like gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. If exercise and dieting haven’t provided the desired results, call the office in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn today to schedule a consultation or book an appointment on the website.
Weight Loss Q & A
What are the complications of obesity?
Obesity is a growing problem, causing various complications in the body, including heart disease, osteoarthritis, and peptic ulcer disease. The longer you remain overweight, the more likely you are to suffer complications.
Excess weight takes a toll on your gastrointestinal tract, causing issues like GERD, peptic ulcer disease, and gastritis. These issues may lead to long-term health problems and even more trouble losing weight.
How does medically supervised weight loss work?
Medically supervised weight loss is a great option when you can’t lose weight independently but aren’t ready for surgery.
Dr. Husney evaluates your weight-loss goals and provides you with customized tools and weekly check-ins to ensure your success.
Meal plans, exercise routines, and weight-loss medications are all included in the medical weight-loss program Dr. Husney provides.
He also offers weekly weigh-ins and regular check-ins to monitor your progress and health, which may also include blood work.
What are my surgical weight loss options?
When other options fail to lead you to achieve your goal weight, Dr. Husney offers surgical weight-loss options for fast results and long-term success.
Bariatric surgery is a combination of several procedures that change how much food you can eat before feeling full. Dr. Husney provides two surgical methods, both of which are minimally invasive and include:
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
Dr. Husney may recommend the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty if you have a BMI of over 30 and haven’t been able to lose weight with diet, exercise, or medically supervised weight loss.
The endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty doesn’t require any incisions. Dr. Husney inserts a suturing device into your throat and stomach. He then sutures the stomach to make it smaller, which allows you to feel full with less food.
Intragastric balloon procedure
The intragastric balloon procedure is another minimally invasive procedure that doesn’t require any incisions. Dr. Husney inserts the balloon into your stomach with an endoscope during the procedure.
The balloon works by taking up space in your stomach, which helps you lose weight by eating less food. It requires you to make a lifelong commitment to a healthier lifestyle.
One of the significant benefits of the balloon procedure is that it’s not permanent, and Dr. Husney can remove it at any time.
Call the Brooklyn, New York, office today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Husney, or request an appointment on the website.