There are several types of weight loss surgery, including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, known as lap band surgery. All three surgeries have the same objective: to help you lose weight by reducing the amount of food that you can consume at one time. 

Staying hydrated immediately after weight loss surgery is a big job. We recommend that you consume a minimum of 50 ounces of fluid daily after your discharge from the hospital, working toward a goal of 60 ounces daily with limited caffeine. Accomplishing this can be a challenge. Learn more about the reasons for these challenges and how to maintain good hydration after your bariatric surgery: 

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Flu season is upon us, so for the best protection, get your annual influenza vaccine. Experts recommend that everyone over the age of six months receive the vaccine every year. Learn more: 

Thanksgiving features many of our favorite indulgent recipes. Registered dietitian Melinda Benz, RDN, LD, shares her top swaps to make these favorite recipes healthier without sacrificing taste: 

A phone conversation between old friends results in lifesaving care.

Honoring those who have selflessly served our country. 

A new program brings Lake Health volunteers who are veterans together with veterans hospitalized at TriPoint Medical Center.

Picking the perfect fall produce? Try pumpkins! Whether you make it sweet or savory, this versatile squash is nutritious and plentiful this time of year:

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For the first time in nearly three decades, Tammy Wilkes is able to walk with dramatically less pain. That’s because, in November 2018, podiatrist Jonathan Sharpe, DPM, replaced the severely injured talus bone in Tammy’s right ankle with a custom, 3D-printed prosthesis. It was the first time a 3D-printed talus was used at Lake Health.*