This operation reduces the size of the stomach and its capacity by creating a pouch at the top of the stomach. This pouch is connected directly to the small intestine, bypassing the lower stomach and the first portion of the intestinal tract. Besides restricting the volume of the stomach and the capacity to hold food, this procedure also reduces the absorption of calories. Having the food enter the lower part of the intestine sooner also may allow you to feel satisfied sooner.

No gym or team sports for up to 6 months after surgery. At the 6 month check up (after surgery) you can discuss with the doctor about increasing your activities. Light workout - you may walk on a treadmill or use an exercise bike and participate in a light workout to maintain physical fitness. Swimming in a pool or the ocean is allowed, but swimming laps for the first 6 weeks should be avoided.

The healing process makes hand surgery different from most other types of surgery. For example, in appendicitis the disease is cured once the diseased organ is removed; in hand surgery the structures within the hand are returned to anatomic position. However, for tendons to glide once again, nerves to transmit impulses, and joints to rotate, these structures must heal first and this, by definition, involves the formation of scar tissue.

Generally we use liquid Lortab or Elixir for our patients. We offer alternatives for those who are allergic to these pain particular medications.

Theoretically all kinds of surgical procedures for obesity such as laparoscopic gastric bypass, the lap band (laparoscopic adjustable banding), stomach stapling (gastric bypass), and other weight loss procedures can be performed laparoscopically (also called minimally invasive surgery), because it is performed through very small incisions and because postoperative hospital stay is shorter and recovery is quicker.

Patients have various options for refractive surgery. The two most popular options are PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) and Lasik (Laser-in-situ Keratomileusis).

Sometimes severe IBD does not get better with medicine. In these cases, doctors may suggest surgery to fix or remove damaged parts of the intestine. There are different types of surgery used to treat IBD. About 75 percent of people with CD need surgery at some point in their life. Surgery can relieve symptoms and correct problems like blockages, fistulae or bleeding in the intestine. After surgery, some people are able to stop taking daily medicines for CD.

Both male and female hereditary baldness can benefit greatly from modern hair transplant surgery. It is also occasionally used for treating baldness caused by accidents, burns and certain skin diseases. Increasingly over recent years, transplants have also been used to conceal scarring following facelifts and other scalp surgery.

The different types of surgery for Parkinson's disease are summarized in Table 1. The first surgical procedures developed were the ablative, or brain lesioning, procedures. Examples of lesioning surgery include thalamotomy and pallidotomy. Lesioning surgery involves the precisely controlled destruction, using a heat probe, of a small region of brain tissue that is abnormally active. It produces a permanent effect on the brain.

Diagnostic Laparoscopy help to diagnose many gynaecological problems including endometriosis, Uterine fibroids and other structural abnormalities, Ovarian cysts, adhesions (scar tissue) and ectopic pregnancy. Many infertile patients require laparoscopy for complete evaluation. If defects or abnormalities are discovered, diagnostic laparoscopy can become operative laparoscopy.

Hair Transplant, Facelift (meloplasty), Eyelift (blepharoplasty), Chemical peel, Dermabrasion Wrinkle reduction, Ear correction (otoplasty), Nose surgery (rhinoplasty),Facial implants, Lip enhancement, Liposuction, Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), Breast enlargement (augmentation mammaplasty) & Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty).

We work hard to choose an accredited location for your surgery to maximize your comfort and convenience, always keeping your safety as the highest priority.

Surgery will be done either at the Anne Arundel Medical Center's outpatient facility on Jennifer Road, near the Annapolis mall or at the Anne Arundel General Hospital which is in downtown Annapolis.

Yes. There are two types of cataract surgery, phacoemulsification and extra capsular surgery. Your doctor can explain the differences and help determine which is better for you. With phacoemulsification, or phaco, a small incision is made on the side of the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. Your doctor inserts a tiny probe into the eye. This device emits ultrasound waves that soften and break up the lens so that it can be removed by suction.

Though the distinction between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery can sometimes be blurry, reconstructive surgery is generally performed to improve both appearance and health. The following are some examples of reconstructive surgery:

Many procedures can currently be performed using laparoscopy, including many diagnostic procedures, abdominal surgeries (such as gallbladder removal and hernia repair), pelvic procedures and spinal surgery. As technology continues to improve, the number of surgeries that can be done with laparoscopy will grow.

The cornea is the outer surface of the eye and thus is easily subject to a range of problems such as abrasion and other trauma, infection, and inflammation. Of course, corneal surgery may open the cornea to these same challenges. Thus, a major area of corneal research is corneal healing: how to bring the cornea back to full function after a problem occurs or after surgery.

There are many different cosmetic applications for the laser, including the following: laser skin peeling to reduce facial wrinkles and certain blemishes; laser removal of birthmarks and skin lesions, including port-wine stain birthmarks, skin growths, spider veins, warts and some tattoos; and laser hair transplantation in which the treated area is prepared with the laser. Lasers are also used in medicine to vaporize tumors, close blood vessels, and make incisions.

The R-N-Y Gastric Bypass surgery (the procedure most often done for weight loss) reduces the size of the stomach to a thumbsized pouch, thus limiting the amount of food the individual can consume at one sitting. It also bypasses a section of small intestine where a lot of digestion of fats, sugars and vitamins takes place. Thus, some of the food eaten must pass through the small intestine, unable to be absorbed because it's not digested.

There are many different types of face lift procedures, each one offering various benefits for people with different cosmetic goals and needs. The range of options allows you to accomplish different objectives, which may have to do with aesthetics, cost, convenience, or a combination of all three issues. Common procedures include the lower face lift, the mid face lift, the mini “weekend” face lift, and the endoscopic face lift.

Dr. Jones performs cataract surgery, minor procedures i.e.: skin lesion removals in the area of the eye, Styes, and other procedures. Dr. Jones does not perform Lasik surgery.

Patients are given the details of their dietary advancement during their preoperative and postoperative education classes. In short, patients will concentrate on protein rich foods, and eliminate fats and sugars from their diets. The average meal size should fit in the palm of your hand. This will be enough to give you a feeling of fullness and satisfaction. Exercise plays a key role in maximizing weight loss efforts and long term maintenance.

Both Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LapBand) are major operative procedures, and the complications associated with any major procedure, as well as with general anesthesia, can occur. There are certain procedure-specific complications that will be discussed with you at both our educational seminar as well as your surgical consultations.