ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY?
Also known as bariatric surgery, weight loss procedures are often the best way to lose excess weight and fight health issues like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Along with a healthier diet and consistent physical activity, these operations give you the best chance to meet your weight-loss goals. But you also may be…
Gastric Bypass Surgery: Obesity is a medical condition that occurs as a result of excessive body fat. About 36% of adults in the USA are obese. In addition, about 18.5% of children in the USA are considered obese. By 2030 an estimated 20% of the entire world population will be obese. This is important because…
If the cost of weight loss surgery gives you pause, you’re not alone. One of the biggest obstacles (and fears) many people face when considering weight loss surgery is the cost. While weight loss surgery might seem like a large expense, you can afford it. In fact, there are a medley of payment options available…
If you’re interested in bariatric surgery, or if you’ve already undergone the procedure, you’re likely well-acquainted with your Body Mass Index (BMI). For the uneducated, BMI is a mathematical formula based on weight and height that’s used to calculate percentage of body fat. Use our BMI calculator to determine your own body mass index. …
We see advertisements every day for weight loss vitamins and supplements that will help you “magically” melt away the pounds. In a country struggling with an obesity epidemic, many Americans are willing to do or try anything to lose weight. From fad diets to taking pills of various shapes, colors, and sizes, we’re a nation that’s…
With 2020 in full swing, gyms around the country will be packed to full capacity as people take action on their New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get in shape. If the statistics are to be believed, the vast majority of these people will give up on their fitness goals around mid-January and fall back into…
Gout is a painful form of arthritis that can make walking difficult. It is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the body. This leads to the formation of razor-sharp uric acid crystal deposits in the joints of the feet. A positive connection between gout and weight loss surgery now gives hope to…
The holidays are just around the corner! If you’ve just had bariatric surgery or intend on having surgery, you’ve taken the first step to living a healthier lifestyle. What better way to celebrate your new lease on life than by making a wish list of items dedicated to weight loss and healthy living?…
The holiday season is just around the corner. With it comes family, friends, and a seemingly unending supply of food. For bariatric patients adjusting to a new lifestyle centered around long-term weight loss, the holidays can be challenging to navigate….
A decrease in sexual functionality, hormonal changes, and diminished satisfaction in the bedroom are just a few of the downsides of obesity. Throw in psychological trauma – such as body image issues – and you’ll be lucky to experience sexual desire at all….
No matter where you are in your weight loss journey, it’s important to keep track of your BMI in order to make sure you are progressing. Read further to learn more about BMI classifications and to calculate your own BMI….
If you’ve made up your mind to get bariatric surgery, you must also make a commitment to change the way you eat and exercise. If not, you will struggle to achieve long-term weight loss. Patients who adopt physically active lifestyles post-surgery tend to have the highest levels of long-term success. Bariatric exercise can greatly improve…