People tend to think that wearing your heart on your sleeve is a bad thing. For cardiovascular surgeons and patients, however, it would be a dream. Our bodies have a vested (no pun intended) interest in keeping the heart protected, and they do so with a sturdy cage of ribs. So when there’s something wrong, [...]

Obesity rates are soaring in the United States. Since 1980, the number of obese adults has nearly doubled, affecting about 30 percent of our population. One of the more extreme solutions is weight loss surgery. Today, our experts at Timpanogos Regional are going to talk about some of the possible side effects and complications of [...]

With your surgery over, you now find yourself with several questions running through your mind: How long before I can get back to work? What should I expect for my recovery? First, bear in mind that weight loss surgery is a genuine life-changing experience and recovery starts the first minute after you surgery is completed. [...]