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New Year, New Me? Depression, high blood pressure and risk of diabetes
are some of the most common health issues associated Organize Your Ancestry
Did you know studies with obesity. Infertility, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis Research Trip With
show the majority of could also complicate your health as well. Surgical weight
people have already given loss may reduce your weight, but it can also potentially The Martin County
up on their New Year’s treat these symptoms or future health risks.
resolutions by Jan. 19? Weight loss surgery is generally designed for those Genealogical Society
Don’t fall into the with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 40,
average statistic – change or equal to or greater than 35 with serious comorbidities. Although today’s technology puts a world of
the approach! Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is also FDA- information at our fingertips, genealogy sleuths may
Long-term consistency approved for weight loss surgery in people with a BMI of still have to leave home to do research. When that’s the
trumps short-term intensity 30 to 35 who have at least one obesity-related condition. case, the trip will be most successful when you plan and
… ALWAYS. Weight loss surgery is considered safe, but like many prepare. At the Martin County Genealogical Society’s
Try to resist your urge types of surgery, it does have risks. (MCGS) February meeting, in a presentation titled
to want to jump into an Good Samaritan Medical Center has two highly “Organizing Your Research Trip,” Drew Smith will
extreme diet/exercise Richard Follwell, D.O., experienced physicians in the Treasure Coast that offer explain exactly what to do before, during and after your
routine and just start taking FASMBS, general and weight loss surgery, Richard Follwell, D.O., FASMBS trip. Free and open to the public, the meeting will be at the
one or two small steps to bariatric surgeon and Gustavo Lopes, D.O., FACOS. Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road in Stuart, from
improve your habits daily. Richard Follwell, D.O., FASMBS is a general and 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15. To participate via Zoom, go
Answer these questions: bariatric surgeon with the Palm Beach Health Network to mcgsfl.org/events and register by Feb. 14.
• What is my health goal Physician Group (PBHNPG) in Port St. Lucie. Dr. Smith is an associate librarian emeritus at the
for the next six months? Be Follwell specializes in revisional bariatric surgery, gastric University of South Florida Libraries in Tampa
specific. band revision and follow-up, gastric bypass, sleeve specializing in genealogical research. He is the co-
• What is one thing gastrectomy, pre- and post-surgery endoscopy, general host of The Genealogy Guys podcast and host of the
that you can realistically surgery as related to post-bariatric procedures, robotic Genealogy Connection podcast. Drew is a founder
do daily – no matter what and laparoscopic surgery, and hernia surgery. Follwell and administrator of The Genealogy Squad Facebook
disruptions/unexpected is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of group with more than 60,000 members. He co-authored
things happen? Start now. Surgery. Organize Your Genealogy: Strategies and Solutions
• How will I feel in six Gustavo Lopes, D.O., FACOS, is a general and for Every Researcher, and his latest book, Generation
months from now if I am bariatric surgeon with the Palm Beach Health Network by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of
still in the same position Physician Group in Port St. Lucie and West Palm Beach. Genealogy, was published in February 2023.
I am in now (or went Dr. Lopes specializes in robotic, laparoscopic, and The Martin County Genealogical Society offers
backwards)? Gustavo Lopes, D.O., FACOS, minimally invasive surgery including weight-loss surgery a variety of services at the Genealogy Room in the
• What is my “why”? general and bariatric surgeon (bariatric surgery) and performs Roux-en-Y gastric Blake Library including an extensive research library,
The real, deep down, nitty bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. access to several genealogy websites and assistance
gritty reason you want to improve your health. Learn more about the Good Samaritan Medical from MCGS volunteers. For more information about
• Who do I trust that I can share these answers with Center’s Surgical Weight Loss Program. Contact our membership, activities and services go to mcgsfl.org.
and will hold me accountable? Bariatric Clinical Program Coordinator at (561) 650-
It’s unlikely that a “new you” will emerge in the first 6216 or email GSMCBMI@tenethealth.com for more
few weeks of the year, but you certainly can be well on information on the procedures we offer. You may also visit
your way to a healthier, happier you by the end of the https://www.goodsamaritanmc.com/services/bariatric-
year if you consistently build on your improved habits! surgery.

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