With over 30 years of experience performing bariatric surgeries, Dr. Boyce has completed over 7,000 weight-loss surgical procedures. He has special training in advanced laparoscopic surgery and has also completed a Masters Certification in Bariatric Surgery. He is an active educator for Ethicon Endo-Surgery and he was the first physician to be awarded by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), “Outstanding Membership Recruitment by a Physician Award,” and for 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018, as well.
Written by Dr. Stephen Boyce, MD
Drinking Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery
If you want to drink alcohol after bariatric surgery safely and responsibly read this article to learn how. Many people enjoy drinking alcohol socially, such as having a couple of beers at a baseball game or a glass of wine with dinner. If you’ve had bariatric surgery, though, the way your body reacts to alcohol […]
How much weight do you lose the first month after gastric bypass? Your Questions Answered.
Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Calculator Excess Weight (how much weight you could lose after gastric bypass surgery) When anyone talks about losing weight they talk about how many pounds they want to lose, how many pounds they lost…etc. it’s in absolute numbers. Losing weight is great, but without context, the amount of weight loss doesn’t […]
Why Do I Need Calcium After Bariatric Surgery
Calcium is an alkaline mineral that is mainly found in bones and teeth. Smaller portions of calcium are found in nerves, blood and tissues. It is the body’s most plentiful mineral. While most people think of bones and teeth when calcium is mentioned, it also plays an important role in reproduction, maintenance of a healthy […]
Long Term Diet After Bariatric Surgery
If you’re 6+ months out from your bariatric surgery it’s time to focus on long-term sustainable weight loss. What worked immediately after surgery won’t work for long so you need to know how to adapt your diet for the next stage in your journey. Read this article to learn how to stick to your long […]