Author Archives: Dr. Benjamin Clapp

What to Expect at Your Bariatric Consultation in El Paso?

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Often patients are nervous when attending their bariatric consultation. Patients can be more at ease by understanding what to expect during the consultation and preparing for the surgery themselves. Dr. Clapp and his staff work closely with patients to determine … Continue reading →

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Finding a Gastric Bypass Specialist in El Paso

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Weight loss surgery solutions can help you lose weight when diet and exercise fail to provide the results you want. Managing obesity is not simply a matter of changing your appearance and getting rid of the extra weight. Being overweight … Continue reading →

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Minimally Invasive Style of Hernia Repair in El Paso

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

In the Laparoscopic Hernia Repair three ½-1cm incisions are made by a surgeon in the abdominal wall. A long, thin camera (laparoscope) is then fixed in through an access tube by one incision and two surgical instruments are fixed in through the … Continue reading →

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Gastric Bypass Procedure Overview | El Paso

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

The gastric bypass is performed laparoscopically (through small incisions). A small pouch is created in the upper portion of the stomach, bringing up a piece of intestine and bypassing the distal stomach and a portion of the small intestine. Useful … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss Treatments in El Paso

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

When weight loss treatments were introduced a few decades ago, its sole purpose was to help people lose weight. Today, it does a lot more than just that. Weight loss procedures have been shown to improve symptoms of weight-related conditions … Continue reading →

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Bariatric Surgery FAQs in El Paso TX

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

What is bariatric surgery? Medically known as bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery is recommended for patients suffering from severe obesity, meaning that they have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 and above. How do I know if I am … Continue reading →

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What Are The Signs of Hernia? El Paso

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Here are some symptoms that you need hernia repair A hernia repair surgeon is a trained specialist who monitors your hernia condition and returns the removed tissues to their position. Procedure for Hernia Repair Before the procedure, our specialist will … Continue reading →

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Modern Gastric Bypass Procedure in El Paso

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Gastric bypass is performed through small incisions (laparoscopically). Ideally, a small pouch will be created in the upper portion of the stomach, bringing up a piece of intestine and bypassing the distal stomach and a portion of the small intestine.  … Continue reading →

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Types of Weight Loss Procedures | El Paso

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Gastric Bypass – This well-known procedure is performed to limit the amount of food your stomach can hold. The surgeon creates a pouch at the top end of your stomach, to which the small intestine is cut and connected. Food … Continue reading →

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Bariatric Specialist in El Paso TX

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Though obtaining long-term weight loss is one of the benefits of bariatric surgery, it is not the only crucial advantage.  Bariatric surgery can change a patient’s life by not only helping them to maintain a healthy weight but also maintain … Continue reading →

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