Gastric sleeve surgery is the world’s most popular bariatric surgery. The reason people love it is clear. With an 80% to 90% success rate, it’s obvious the procedure works. Patients can lose between 60% to 70% of their excess weight within one year of undergoing the surgery. The procedure also treats obesity comorbidities such as…
Weight loss is one of the most common New Year’s Resolutions. Anyone who has weight to lose knows this well. The first of the year comes around and you pledge to eat less and exercise more. You also know that keeping a New Year’s resolution is much harder than making one. According to studies, 80%…
In Alice in Wonderland, Alice eats a piece of mushroom that makes her small. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was something you could consume that would make you slimmer? It turns out such a thing might exist. Weight loss medications have taken the world by storm. Studies show that certain drugs taken for weight…
Introduction to Do You Qualify for Weight Loss Surgery? It’s no secret that the world is getting heavier. A combination of gargantuan food portions, unhealthy food choices, and sedentary lifestyles have had detrimental effects on our weight and health. A whopping two out of every five adults is either overweight or obese. And nearly half…
Introduction to Insurance for Gastric Bypass Surgery Are you morbidly obese? Do you suffer from one or more life-limiting health conditions as a result, such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes? If so, gastric bypass surgery could save your life. The procedure makes weight loss easier and is becoming more popular every year….
Popular weight loss surgeries such as the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) help you lose excess weight and reduce your risk of potentially life-limiting obesity comorbidities. If you have a BMI of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 with a weight-related ailment such as Type 2 diabetes, you may qualify for one of these…
Introduction to How is Hernia Surgery Types Performed Hernia surgery is a common general surgical procedure that millions of people worldwide have undergone. The techniques involved are customizable according to the type of hernia you have. There are several types of hernia and each one requires a specific method for repairing the damage while preventing…
Introduction to Non-Surgical Weight Loss Method vs Bariatric Surgery Obesity is a worldwide epidemic that shows no signs of slowing down. Nearly half of all adults are now considered to be overweight or obese. There are numerous reasons why so many people, even children, are suffering from the disease of obesity. High-calorie foods and mega…
Introduction to From Consultation to Gastric Sleeve Surgery Many are familiar with the life-changing aspects of bariatric surgery. With a single procedure, weight loss suddenly becomes possible after a potentially long lifetime of trying. When you become obese, it is true that losing weight becomes infinitely more difficult than it is for someone of normal…
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