Episode 121: Health Beyond Surgery with Dr. Shani Belgrave-Heath

In this episode, Dr. Shani Belgrave-Heath, a board-certified bariatric surgeon shared her background and practice with us, discussing numerous medical issues that can be improved by bariatric surgery, including high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, urine incontinence, and arthritis pain. Dr. Shani explained that consultations, lab work, and occasionally insurance requirements, such as weight loss visits, are all part of the procedure before undergoing bariatric surgery. Also, patients progress through several stages of diet consistency during the healing phase, which lasts approximately two weeks and after surgery, walking is encouraged, but lifting heavy objects should be avoided for four weeks.

Additionally, patients should be vigilant for any concerning symptoms, such as fever or severe stomach pain, during their recovery process, and Dr. Shani advises them to contact their doctor if necessary.

Tune in now to gain valuable insights into bariatric surgery and the path to a healthier future!

Episode Highlights:

About Dr. Shani Belgrave-Heath

What drew Dr. Belgrave to bariatric surgery

Reasons to consider bariatric surgery

Myths that people have when it comes to bariatric surgery

Medical conditions improved by bariatric surgery

Process before and after bariatric surgery

Exercise after bariatric surgery and importance of postoperative care 

Strategies people can use to help avoid the weight regain

Advice for someone who is considering bariatric surgery

Dealing with family opposition

About Dr. Shani Belgrave-Heath

Dr. Belgrave attended Brown University for college and medical school and graduated with honors. She did her general surgery residency at the University of Maryland. During her residency, Dr. Belgrave won numerous awards for her research on tissue remodeling after injury. Dr. Belgrave completed a minimally invasive surgery and bariatric fellowship at the University of Washington. Dr. Belgrave joined Peachtree Surgical and Bariatrics in 2021. The practice was recently recognized as the Best Bariatric Surgery Practice by Best Self Atlanta Magazine in 2023.

Connect with Dr. Shani:

Website | www.peachtreebariatrics.com

Facebook | www.facebook.com/peachtreebariatrics

Instagram | @drshanibelgrave

Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/shani-belgrave

Yelp | www.yelp.com/biz/peachtree-surgical-and-bariatrics-atlanta

Resources:

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