For many people, bariatric surgery is a highly effective way to lose weight and live a healthier life. Deciding to undergo weight loss surgery is a monumental step forward toward that goal. However, the road to bariatric surgery can be a challenge and requires the right support system to navigate the process from start to…
If you’re interested in a medical weight loss procedure such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or LAP-BAND surgery, you may qualify for bariatric surgery insurance coverage under your existing health insurance plan. Insurance providers—such as Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and United Healthcare—provide partial, or full coverage for medically-required weight loss procedures for patients who meet…
The thought of losing your hair can be frightening, and while hair loss after bariatric surgery is a common occurrence, it’s a temporary inconvenience at worst. The question that begs to be asked is why is bariatric surgery hair loss so common and what can you do to manage it?…
You should never take your weight loss surgery options lightly. All surgeries come with serious risks, including death. So, you may be wondering, what is the safest form of weight loss surgery for me? The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery data proves that all types of weight loss surgery have a meager…
If you’ve struggled with obesity, you might have thought a lot about diet and exercise, and you may even incorporate vitamin supplements. But have you considered including omega-3 for weight loss? When you are significantly overweight, you may suffer from a host of health problems that threaten your well-being and keep you from being…
The battle to achieve and maintain a healthy weight isn’t won on one field. Diet, exercise, emotional support, medical intervention and education may all be part of a successful weight loss program. That being said, diet is likely the most important factor in long-term weight loss. Spring clean your pantry and remove these unhealthy choices!…
We know that obesity is very complex, with a wide variety of causes, factors, and health effects. To help bring more clarity to obesity, in a society that shows significant misunderstanding towards obesity, the American Medical Association’s House of Delegates has declared that obesity is a disease. …
New studies suggest that the Lap-Band, a common surgical weight loss procedure, is safe and effective for patients with a lower body-mass index than initially believed. The lap band qualifications initially required patients to have a body-mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher and patients with a BMI of 35–39.9 with an obesity-related condition such…
Are you putting off having weight loss surgery? You may be thinking about trying again to lose weight on your own, or wondering if a new fad diet is what you need. Taking the step right now to lose weight is the most important decision. For many people, it is a life-saving decision….
If you had weight loss surgery like gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or a LAP-BAND, now’s the perfect time to get everyone in your household involved in learning good eating habits. After all, obesity often impacts entire families, which means your children are at risk of becoming overweight or obese. By encouraging healthy eating for…
Diet can be one of the most challenging aspects of life for overweight and obese individuals; especially for those who have spent years or decades living with unhealthy dietary habits. As a result, diet after bariatric surgery can be a challenge for patients from all walks of life, leading to a stark change in…
In our final installment of “The Patient’s Perspective”, we’re taking you through the decision-making, procedure, and recovery of undergoing the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System, or LAP-BAND surgery for short….