Fact Sheets

Body Contouring after Weight Loss
Body contouring is a surgery to remove excess skin and tighten surrounding tissue after bariatric surgery.
Ischemic Stroke
A type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel or fatty plaque blocks a blood vessel in the brain.
Peripheral Neuropathy
When the peripheral nerves (nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord) become damaged and do not work properly.
Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery alters the stomach's anatomy to reduce the amount of food eaten and digested. Learn more about this procedure.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce insulin or does not use it properly. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease occurs when fat deposits inside of the body, within organs such as the liver. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder is characterized by eating an unusually large amount of food in one sitting and feeling a loss of control. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Transient Ischemic Attack
A brief episode in which blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked.
Type 2 Diabetes
A chronic disease in which the body is unable to properly make use of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels.
Chronic Kidney Disease
A disease in which damage to the kidneys renders them unable to properly filter waste and toxins from the blood.