Fasting During Ramadan After Bariatric Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Healthcare Providers.
Fasting During Ramadan After Bariatric Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Healthcare Providers By Dr. Saeed I. Hassan Ramadan, the holy month of fasting observed by Muslims worldwide, is a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and community. For individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery, fasting during Ramadan presents unique challenges and considerations. This article aims […]
Bariatric Surgery: A Life-Changing Tool, Not a Permanent Fix.
Bariatric surgery is a powerful tool for weight loss, but it is not a magic solution. While it helps you lose weight by restricting how much you can eat, this restriction does not last forever. Many patients, a few years after surgery, find themselves regaining weight—not because the surgery failed, but because they drifted away […]
Moderation in Eating and Drinking in Islam
A person fills no vessel worse than their stomach. A few bites are enough to sustain them. If one must eat, let them fill one-third for food, one-third for drink, and leave one-third for breathing (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah) Islam emphasises balance and moderation in every aspect of life, including food and drink. The Quran and […]
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A very rare surgical procedure saved our patient’s life!
Prepared by Dr. Saeed I. Hassan, The article was published in “ACS Case Reviews in Surgery” on May 8, 2023. The authors who contributed to its writing are Maasher A, Hassan S, Yehya M, and AlDulaimi Q. Simplified Summary for Patients and Laypeople: This article discusses the case of a 49-year-old man who sustained multiple […]