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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...


Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Daytona Beach
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Estimated read time:We’re here with our expert, general surgeon Michele Malit, DO, with five tips to help you stay proactive and protect yourself against colon cancer.
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Exercise and Wellness
5 Simple Health Goals to Help You Feel Whole This Year
Estimated read time:The new year always brings a new opportunity for change, and this year more than possibly ever before, many of us feel there’s some room for improvement in our lives.
Here are some simple and...
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Health Care
Bariatric Surgery 101: A Whole Health Solution
Estimated read time:Learn how bariatric surgery can make your weight-loss dreams a reality and improve your whole health with AdventHealth Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery.
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Health Care
4 Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Estimated read time:We’re here with our expert, neurosurgeon Jesna Sublett, MD, to let you in on four noteworthy facts about minimally invasive spine surgery that you may not know. Read more.
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Health Care
What to do When Bariatric Surgery Doesn’t Work for You
Estimated read time:What happens when a patient loses weight after a bariatric procedure only to gain it back? Is there hope after bariatric surgery that didn’t work?
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Health Care
How Can I Be Sure Weight Loss Surgery Will Work?
Estimated read time: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.
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Health Care
How To Prepare for Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
Estimated read time:“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.
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Health Care
Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?
Estimated read time: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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Health Care
Lung Cancer Screening Coverage Expanded Through Medicare
Estimated read time:Read about the decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand lung cancer screening coverage.