Rochester General Bariatric Center - Alok D. Gandhi

08/09/2021

What you should know about the most underrated form of exercise

Walking is such a beneficial form of exercise, yet it's often seen as kind of lame. Here are the reasons why you shouldn't overlook this activity as part of your fitness regimen.

06/23/2021

Bariatric Surgery Changes Lives

Hear stories from bariatric surgery patients about their weight loss journey and battle in overcoming obesity

05/10/2021

Study supports recommendations to avoid pregnancy for at least 12 months after obesity surgery

A study presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) supports recommendations to avoid pregnancy for 12 months after bariatric (obesity) surgery due to an association with adverse outcomes in pregnancy including an elevated risk of preterm birth.

04/12/2021

New study shows reduced risk of heart failure through bariatric surgery

Rochester, N. Y. – New research indicates bariatric surgery could be a new way to treat the number one leading cause of death in the U. S. , heart failure. A new study has found the surgery, which is used as a treatment for obesity, resulted in a reduced risk for heart failure and death for th...

04/12/2021

Given the overwhelming evidence for obesity as a major health concern amplified by the pandemic, why hasn’t more attention been given to it?

03/10/2021

03/09/2021

Rochester Regional Health Surgeon Weighs in on COVID-19 Data and Obesity

Obesity could lead to 150 deaths per 100,000 people.

03/09/2021

New research shows obesity's impact for COVID-19 patients

Rochester, N. Y. – New research is shedding light on the detriments obesity can bring about for someone diagnosed with COVID-19. Information published by the World Obesity Federation drew data from a number of sources, including Johns Hopkins University and the World Health Organization, looki...

02/08/2021

Comparative Effectiveness of Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass Versus Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy for Sustained Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Read More: https://www.doximity.com/articles/7f73c77b-d023-4508-856b-56ab50feef68

01/18/2021

Local man's body transformation inspires others

"His story is very similar to other patients, in terms of his struggle," said Dr. Alok Gandhi, a bariatric surgeon with Rochester Regional Health. "The lifelong struggle. No one wakes up in the morning and says, ‘Gosh, I want a gastric bypass.’"

Rochester, N. Y. - With his, lean, muscular physique, Frederick Lenhard has the look of grit and determination. His journey on the long road to fitness began five years ago. He weighed 413 pounds. "I was actually running around with my daughter and chasing my dog, and I realized I was having a hard....

01/18/2021

Are you suffering from reflux after sleeve gastrectomy? Call Dr Gandhi to discuss treatment options (585) 922-2900.

Read More: https://www.mdlinx.com/journal-summary/sleeve-gastrectomy-is-the-most-common-cause-of-gastro-esophageal-reflux-disease-in-comparison-with/6UdOJRqRDozh7P9FsvQbcZ

12/21/2020

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