Weight loss medications after bariatric surgeries like the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass let you finally lose weight after years of trying. This is the experience of millions of Americans who struggle with obesity and eventually turn to bariatric surgery to drop the stubborn weight. Bariatric or weight loss surgery is considered a last resort. It usually gets recommended […]
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Bariatric surgery can be life-changing. With the obesity epidemic on the rise, men and women in every state are desperately seeking ways to bring their BMIs down to healthier levels. Thanks to advancements in bariatric medicine and procedures like the bariatric surgery, gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, the formerly obese are now enjoying slimmer bodies, greater energy, and a renewed […]
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The scale has come to a complete stop after your bariatric surgery. Now, what are you supposed to do? The whole reason you underwent surgery was to drop the excess weight. But when you still haven’t achieved your weight loss goal, and the scale stops moving, does that mean the surgery failed? Not so fast. While it’s easy to panic […]
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After bariatric surgery, you may be encouraged to take certain vitamins as part of your aftercare treatment plan. Bariatric vitamins are specially formulated supplements and products that are designed to meet the specialized nutritional demands of weight loss surgery patients. You might take bariatric vitamins on their own or as part of a medically supervised weight loss medication. This is […]
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Understanding Weight Loss Cost Disclaimer: The following weight loss surgery cost breakdown is a generalization only. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Moeinolmolki to receive a more accurate quote for a specific bariatric procedure. The cost of weight loss surgery is a topic that gets brought up during every weight loss surgery consultation. That’s understandable, as most people don’t want to commit to bariatric surgery […]
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The CDC estimates that 73.6% of U.S. adults over 20 are overweight and 42.5% are obese. Consequently, the number of weight loss surgery cases is also increasing. A growing number of these individuals are classified as morbidly obese, which – as the name implies – is a serious health condition. What is Morbid Obesity? Morbid obesity is a health condition […]
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Significant weight loss following bariatric surgery can give you a new lease on life. With a slimmer body, more energy, and enthusiasm for healthier living, you might feel compelled to complete your change with a full-body makeover. You’re in luck. Post-bariatric body contouring surgery is a thing, and there’s nothing like it for completing your all-over transformation as a weight loss […]
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For a healthy lifestyle, you can prefer a quick treatment of weight loss surgery because obesity goes hand-in-hand with a host of chronic ailments called comorbidities by doctors. Examples of obesity comorbidities include type 2 diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), sleep apnea, and heart disease, among others. In a similar manner, weight loss surgery is quite helpful to reduce joint […]
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Around 40% of all U.S. adults are classified as obese. Nearly half of all adults are predicted to be obese by 2030. With the obesity pandemic worsening, the treatment of weight loss surgery is highly-practiced. However, doctors and scientists continue to stress that being overweight can be a severe health burden. The good news is that treatment is available. The […]
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Fatness has become a significant health problem all over the world. Therefore, weight loss surgery is widely favoured as a treatment for it. While the problem doesn’t seem to discriminate based on age, we see older and very young patients struggling with the disease. Nearly 40% of people aged 51 or older are overweight, and the CDC puts the percentage […]
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