Laparoscopic or Robotic Bariatric Surgery in Chicago: What Patients Should Know
Robotic or laparoscopic weight loss surgery? Learn how each works, who benefits, and how to choose a Chicago-area bariatric surgeon.
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Sleeve to Bypass Conversion: Who It Helps, What the Risks Are, and What to Expect
Considering converting your gastric sleeve to a gastric bypass? Learn who it helps, the risks, recovery, and what to ask your Chicago-area surgeon.
Gastric Sleeve Revision in Chicago: Your Options When Weight Regain, Reflux or Other Problems Develop
Weight regain, reflux or sleeve problems? Learn when gastric sleeve revision makes sense, what options exist and what to expect, for patients in Chicago and the western suburbs.
Bariatric Surgeon Joliet IL: How to Choose Your Care
If you live in Joliet, Illinois, and you're weighing surgical weight loss against months (or years) of unsuccessful dieting, the search for the right specialist starts with understanding what qualifies someone to guide that decision.
Bariatric Revision Surgery: Your Options for Weight Regain After Gastric Sleeve or Bypass
If you’ve regained weight after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery, you’re not alone — and you’re not out of options.
What Happens if I Gain Weight Back After Gastric Bypass? Revision Solutions in the Chicago Suburbs
Gastric bypass surgery is a transformative procedure that can lead to significant weight loss and improvement in obesity-related health issues. However, some patients may struggle with weight regain after the surgery, which can lead to both physical and emotional challenges.
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Weight Loss Medications vs. Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty & Bariatric Surgery: Choosing the Best Weight Loss Solution for You
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) weight loss medications and surgical options such as Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) and bariatric surgery present...
Wegovy and Ozempic: Now $349/Month at UChicago AdventHealth LaGrange Bariatric Center After 2025 Price Change
A 2025 shift in GLP‑1 pricing makes Wegovy and Ozempic more affordable for self‑pay patients in LaGrange: the clinic now offers semaglutide therapy at a $349 monthly self‑pay rate. Below we explain what...
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty in Chicago and LaGrange: A Less-Invasive Path to Lasting Weight Loss
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is an incision-free endoscopic procedure that uses internal sutures to reduce stomach volume and support weight loss and metabolic improvement.
Do I Qualify for Bariatric Surgery in LaGrange and the Chicago Suburbs?
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror or stepped on a scale and thought, “I must be at least 100 pounds overweight,” you’re not alone — and you may qualify for bariatric surgery, a proven, life-changing option for people struggling with severe obesity.
By Dr. Jihad Kudsi, MD, MBA, DABOM, FACS | Bariatric Surgeon & Obesity Medicine Physician
