Bariatric surgery has several objectives, which include reducing appetite and eliminating health risks related to excessive weight. However, most patients have one primary goal in mind: losing weight. Average weight loss with bariatric surgery will vary from patient to patient, but most individuals who go through surgery will lose 100 pounds or more, normalizing…
If you live with unhealthy levels of body fat and your lifestyle changes and various medications have been unsuccessful at helping you lose weight, you’ve likely considered getting bariatric surgery (also commonly known as weight loss surgery). Prior to surgery patients often take supplements to deal with weight-related health issues. However, it’s common…
It’s a question that’s often foremost on the minds of potential weight-loss surgery patients: Am I a good candidate for bariatric surgery? Let’s take a moment to examine this important question. Struggling with obesity can be extremely challenging, especially when your body’s weight interferes with key activities in daily life. In addition, obesity can lead…
There are many factors that contribute to an effective weight loss support system. Now that you’ve decided to move forward with bariatric surgery, it is important to complement it with wise eating habits, a solid exercise regime, and great sleep. Stress is an issue as well. Many factors play a role in being successful…
Bariatric surgery procedures provide lifelong changes for many patients, especially those who not only suffer from excessive weight, but also conditions such as sleep apnea, urinary incontinence, and arthritis. The obvious reason to consider weight loss surgery is to lose weight, but new weight loss surgery options offer many additional life changing benefits of bariatric…
Being overweight impacts nearly every area of a person’s life. Many overweight people may end up considering weight loss surgery after years of struggling with diet and exercise plans, “magic” pills, and other weight loss fads. Providing a more permanent solution for weight loss and healthy living, weight loss surgery is a big commitment…
If you are a parent or guardian of a teenager struggling with obesity, we understand that you want to do everything in your power to help him or her live a healthy, fulfilling life. If you’ve tried everything to help your teen lose weight, you may be asking, when is weight loss surgery for teens…
If losing weight has been a lifelong struggle, you may get to the point when you are ready to throw in the towel. No matter how overwhelming the fight against those excess pounds is, you can’t give up. When you take off the extra weight, not only will you feel better about your appearance,…
Is fast food to blame for the obesity epidemic? It is undeniable that there is a link between fast food and obesity in America. Go to almost any town in the country and you’ll find a couple of fast food restaurants….
Shortly after your bariatric surgery, you might start considering cosmetic surgery to address the impacts of significant weight loss. With our vast experience helping patients through their weight loss journey, we have compiled a list the top cosmetic surgery questions you should be asking your doctor before choosing a cosmetic surgery practice or procedure. The Top Cosmetic Surgery…
Obesity is a complicated issue that can stem from genetics, behavior, and environmental factors such as geographic location and income level. Because there are so many circumstances that can cause obesity, it’s important to understand why you or a loved one is struggling with excess weight so you can work toward a healthier future. Whether…
True or False? This quiz is based on the list of Bariatric Surgery Misconceptions compiled by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery….