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Angela Clements

At a hospital bariatric surgery center, Angela Clements, RN, CBN, coordinates preoperative education and post-surgical follow-up. She writes about preparing for and recovering from weight-loss surgery. Clements has spent 10 years guiding surgical weight-loss patients through clinic visits and recovery care.

What Is a Subtotal Gastrectomy and What to Expect
How Long Is the Stomach Swollen After Abdominal Surgery?
Is Rib Surgery Dangerous? Risks and Complications Explained
How Soon Can You Fly After Stomach Surgery?
How Long Does Pain Last After Colostomy Surgery?
How Much Weight Will You Lose With Gastric Bypass?
How Long Does Bloating Last After Laparoscopic Surgery?
What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery and How Does It Work?
Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass: Which Is Better?
What Is Stoma Surgery? Types, Causes & Recovery
How Is a Stoma Made? The Surgical Process Explained
What Is the Most Common Cause of Death After Gastric Bypass Surgery?
How Painful Is a Panniculectomy and What to Expect
What Is a Sigmoid Colectomy? Procedure & Recovery
Can Surgery Remove Visceral Fat? The Answer Explained
How Long Does It Take to Recover From Liver Surgery?
What Happens to the Rest of the Stomach After Gastric Bypass?
What Is HPB Surgery? Conditions, Procedures, and Recovery
What Is Considered a Large Seroma: Size & Signs
How to Avoid Loose Skin After Weight Loss Surgery
What to Expect After Bariatric Surgery: Recovery
Why Laparoscopic Surgery Is Done: Uses and Benefits
Why Have Weight Loss Surgery: Benefits and Risks
What Is Gastric Bypass Surgery: How It Works and Risks
What Is a Gastrectomy? Types, Recovery, and Risks
What Is WLS Surgery? Types, Risks, and Recovery
How Long After Bariatric Surgery Can You Have Sex?
How Quickly Can I Get Bariatric Surgery? Timeline
How Successful Is Gastric Sleeve? Rates and Risks
How to Get Lap Band Surgery: From Approval to Recovery