Have you ever tried to determine how much you are overweight? If so, you probably found yourself using the Body Mass Index scale, otherwise known as the BMI scale. BMI is used by doctors to determine the compositional makeup of your body. More specifically, medical professionals can use the measuring system to estimate how much of your body weight is […]
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Introduction to PCOS Symptoms? Bariatric Surgery Can Help! PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is one reason some women turn to bariatric surgery. Studies show that bariatric surgery or popular bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve and gastric bypass can be effective in helping obese women with PCOS achieve weight loss. Bariatric surgery can cause a reversal of many of the health problems […]
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Weight loss medications or surgeries promote success in your weight loss journey and quality sleep. Is quality sleep have some connection with your weight loss medication success? Learn how these factors are connected. The connection between sleep and low body weight is well documented. The better rested you are, the easier it is to keep the excess pounds at bay. Conversely, […]
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For a surgeon, it’s imperative to know your actual purpose in getting gastric sleeve treatment. Before patients undergo bariatric (weight loss) surgery, it’s common for the bariatric surgeon to ask the patient why they want to have surgery in the first place. The answer can help the surgeon tailor the bariatric treatment plan toward the patient’s goals. Some patients want bariatric […]
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Have you ever heard about dumping syndrome? Well, it’s interlinked with the procedure of weight loss. However, you might be surprised that dumping syndrome is a complication commonly associated with gastric bypass or some forms of bariatric surgery. However, you might be surprised that dumping syndrome is a complication commonly associated with some forms of bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery, or weight […]
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Building Muscle Possible After Gastric Sleeve Surgery Gastric sleeve surgery intends to help you lose up to 60% to 80% of your excess weight. The surgery causes a rapid reduction in weight in the first year and a half, with long-term success being the overall goal. Gastric sleeve surgery can not only give you a slimmer waist and a greater outlook on […]
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Introduction to Gastric Sleeve Pre Op Diet & What Happens if You Cheat? Gastric sleeve (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy) is a type of bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgeries represent one of the most effective methods we currently have for reducing body weight and fighting the pandemic of obesity. The gastric sleeve procedure involves decreasing your stomach size to restrict the amount of […]
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When patients come into Healthy Life Bariatrics for their initial consultation, they ultimately ask in one way or another: How effective is bariatric surgery? By asking this question, these men, women, and even teens, want to know if by having weight loss surgery, they can effectively control their obesity. The answer is a resounding Yes! Being obese is never easy. […]
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Are you dreading the holidays because you fear gaining more weight? Don’t worryFor your obese health risks, a gastric sleeve is the ultimate solution That’s an understandable fear. Delicious food is part of this festive season, and they say the average person gains a pound or two between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. You can minimize or even mitigate weight […]
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A common concern people have when opting for bariatric surgery is that their hair will fall out. For those who haven’t heard about this side effect of bariatric surgery, you should not be overly concerned. It is true that hair loss is a normal side effect of some weight loss procedures. Bariatric patients lose their hair because of their body’s […]
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