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… Brad Winterstein, MD, a Methodist bariatric surgeon   Obesity is a chronic disease. There’s no quick fix. You shouldn’t start new medications, make dietary changes or adjust your lifestyle … we’ll come up with a plan. The two most common procedures we’re doing these days are Roux-en-Y gastric bypasses and sleeve gastrectomies . But it’s important to note that we might decide …

… their advocate, regularly checking in on Sue and consulting with doctors when necessary. No task was too small, Albertha said, and Baltaro did it all with a calmness and authenticity …

… care person and if you understand the extent of what you need to do and how to do it.  There’s no shame in admitting that you can’t care for your loved one at home. Communicate that as early … or concerns you have before discharge If you don’t understand something, ask! There are no dumb questions. Something that may seem normal to a health care provider can be new to you. … The COVID-19 pandemic has touched almost every process at hospitals, and discharge planning is no different. Depending on a facility’s visitor policy, caregivers may not be allowed to visit, …

… Coke freak. And I said, ‘Joel, can you get me a Coke?' “And he said, 'How's Pepsi?' “I said, 'No, that really doesn't cut it.' “And what I didn't know was that Methodist really doesn’t serve … a Coke guy myself.” “It’s the little things that make a pretty big difference,” Sahulka added. No Weak Links Corky was so impressed by and grateful for the experience at Methodist that he …

… of the glasses. After a quick ask, Wicks delivered the message that the foundation would have no problem footing the bill.   So Many Choices Vorthmann decided to use a day off to make a trip …

… monitoring it. She chose the latter with an optimistic view that it wouldn’t get any worse.   No More Waiting Rachel returned for a check-up with Dr. Poole during the early part of November, … ultrasound revealed that Rachel’s tumor had gotten bigger and needed to be removed – there was no more waiting. While the news was alarming, Rachel knew that she was in good hands. “It was … her calm and informed. “It felt like everyone was a well-oiled machine,” she said. “There was no stone unturned, and everything was planned and ready to go.” Following the surgery, Rachel …

… — at a more relaxed pace.  A self-proclaimed former neat freak and perfectionist, Dan says he no longer sweats the small stuff and credits cancer with teaching him the importance of living … cancer journey has been long and hard, but Dan considers himself a very lucky man.  “I have no reason on earth to feel sorry for myself,” Dan says. “My recovery is nothing short of a …