Page 7 - Palm City Spotlight - January '24

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Medical Matters

New Year, New Me? • What is my “why”? The real, as well. Surgical weight loss may
deep down, nitty gritty reason you reduce your weight, but it can also
Did you know studies show the majority of people have want to improve your health. potentially treat these symptoms
already given up on their New Year’s resolutions by Jan. 19? • Who do I trust that I can share or future health risks.
Don’t fall into the average statistic – change the approach! these answers with and will hold Weight loss surgery is
Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity … me accountable? generally designed for those with
ALWAYS. It’s unlikely that a “new you” a body mass index (BMI) equal
Try to resist your urge to want to jump into an extreme will emerge in the first few weeks to or greater than 40, or equal to
diet/exercise routine and just start taking one or two small of the year, but you certainly can or greater than 35 with serious
steps to improve your habits daily. be well on your way to a healthier, comorbidities. Laparoscopic
Answer these questions: happier you by the end of the year Richard Follwell, D.O., adjustable gastric banding is also Gustavo Lopes, D.O.,
• What is my health goal for the next six months? Be if you consistently build on your FASMBS, general and FDA-approved for weight loss FACOS, general and
specific. improved habits! bariatric surgeon surgery in people with a BMI of bariatric surgeon
• What is one thing that you can realistically do daily – no Depression, high blood 30 to 35 who have at least one
matter what disruptions/unexpected things happen? Start now. pressure and risk of diabetes are some of the most common obesity-related condition. Weight loss surgery is considered
• How will I feel in six months from now if I am still in health issues associated with obesity. Infertility, sleep safe, but like many types of surgery, it does have risks.
the same position I am in now (or went backwards)? apnea and osteoarthritis could also complicate your health Good Samaritan Medical Center has two highly
experienced physicians in the Treasure Coast that offer
local governMent weight loss surgery, Richard Follwell, D.O., FASMBS and
Gustavo Lopes, D.O., FACOS.
Richard Follwell, D.O., FASMBS is a general and
bariatric surgeon with the Palm Beach Health Network
Vote By Mail In 2024! Supervisor of Elections Office. Physician Group (PBHNPG) in Port St. Lucie. Dr. Follwell
• You can verify your specializes in revisional bariatric surgery, gastric band
Martin County voters are no longer waiting until Election ballot was received at www. revision and follow-up, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy,
Day to cast their vote. Voting by mail is one option voters can MartinVotes.gov, click on “Track pre- and post-surgery endoscopy, general surgery as related
choose to cast their vote. Other options include early voting Your Ballot” or call the Elections to post-bariatric procedures, robotic and laparoscopic
and voting on Election Day. More information can be located Center at (772) 288-5637. surgery, and hernia surgery. Follwell is board-certified by
at www.MartinVotes.gov or by calling the Elections Office at • All vote by mail ballots are the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.
(772) 288-5637. counted, regardless if an election Gustavo Lopes, D.O., FACOS, is a general and bariatric
Here are some important facts, about voting by mail as you has a close race or not. surgeon with the Palm Beach Health Network Physician
prepare for the 2024 elections cycle: • Florida is a no excuse state. Group in Port St. Lucie and West Palm Beach. Dr. Lopes
• Vote by mail requests must be renewed after every general Voters do not need a reason to request a vote by mail ballot. specializes in robotic, laparoscopic, and minimally
election. • Voters have the option to hand-deliver and place their voted invasive surgery including weight-loss surgery (bariatric
• Vote by mail ballots cannot be forwarded. To mail a vote mail ballot in our secure ballot intake stations located at any Early surgery) and performs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and
by mail ballot to a different address, a note including the voter’s Voting site during Early Voting dates and hours. sleeve gastrectomy.
signature and date of birth is required. • All vote by mail ballots must be received at the Elections Learn more about the Good Samaritan Medical Center’s
• To request a vote by mail ballot, visit www.MartinVotes. Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Surgical Weight Loss Program. Contact our Bariatric
gov or call (772) 288-5637. To request a vote by mail ballot for the three scheduled Clinical Program Coordinator at (561) 650-6216 or email
• When requesting a vote by mail ballot, Florida law requires elections in 2024, call the Elections Office at (772) 288-5637 GSMCBMI@tenethealth.com for more information on

voters to verify their driver’s license number, or the last four digits or visit us online at www.MartinVotes.gov. the procedures we offer. You may also visit https://www.
of their Social Security number; whichever is on record with the Vicki Davis, Martin County Supervisor of Elections goodsamaritanmc.com/services/bariatric-surgery.

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