Free Seminar: When Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You Something

Hernias, Gallbladder Disease, and Acid Reflux

Pain from hernias, gallbladder disease, or acid reflux is common—but it’s not always easy to understand what your body is trying to tell you. This free seminar will help you recognize symptoms, understand possible causes, and know when it may be time to seek care.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, May 28
Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Baxter
Cost: Free

What You’ll Learn

This one-hour seminar will help you better understand what your symptoms could mean and when it may be time to seek care. Dr. Loveitt will walk through common warning signs and what to expect if treatment is needed.

• Hernia symptoms: Visible bulge in the abdomen or groin, pain when lifting or bending, or a feeling of heaviness or weakness
• Gallbladder warning signs: Persistent upper abdominal pain, nausea, and pain after meals
• Reflux (GERD) symptoms: Chronic heartburn, chest discomfort, and trouble swallowing
• Treatment options: Both non-surgical and surgical approaches, including when treatment may be recommended
• What to expect: An overview of the treatment process and recovery

Meet the Speaker

Andrew Loveitt, D.O.
General Surgeon, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
Dr. Loveitt is a fellowship-trained minimally invasive, endoscopic, and bariatric surgeon specializing in GERD and hernia care. He will walk through how these conditions develop, what symptoms to watch for, and how to decide when to seek care.

“Hernias, gallbladder disease, and reflux often start with subtle symptoms—pressure, discomfort after eating, or pain that comes and goes,” said Loveitt. “Many people live with these signs longer than they need to because they don’t realize what their options are. This seminar is about helping people connect the dots and understand when it’s time to seek care.”