During those times when daily hassles make you feel super stressed out, do you automatically think, “I need a drink?”Well, many of us ignore our health issues, such as sleep apnea, stress, type 2 diabetes, and joint pain, and keep sipping a glass of wine daily to experience temporary relief from our hectic schedule. Do…
A big question people suffering from obesity want to know is: When is the best time to have gastric sleeve surgery? Are you supposed to wait until you reach a certain number on the BMI scale? Is it necessary to suffer from one or more comorbidities? Or is there an insurance stipulation you should be…
Surgery can help to alleviate pain when symptoms present themselves. The procedure can also help you live a normal life. Hernia surgery can be lifesaving in some cases. Because the simple fact is that hernias cannot repair themselves. They will not heal and, if left untreated, can only worsen. Without hernia surgery, the problem will…
Belly fat can be a pain. Not only can excess fat on your lower abdominal region look unsightly, but it’s also a sign of diminished health. Thus, many doctors recommend weight loss surgery to come out of this situation. Stomach fat has been linked to many health issues, namely among them high cholesterol, heart disease,…
Are you someone who is continuously struggling to lose weight?But always failed!You need to discuss your hunger issue with your doctor to get weight loss medication. Hunger pangs. Everyone knows them. At the very least, they’re annoying. But those pangs can quickly turn to pain when it’s been hours since you last ate. These sensations…
Losing weight becomes nearly impossible when you have reached the classification of obese or morbidly obese. Hence, to deal with this challenging situation of obesity, you can go with the method of gastric balloon. Bariatric surgery aims to help those who are obese lose weight safely and effectively. There are a few different types of…
Start your weight loss journey today! Call us to schedule your first step towards success Introduction to Bariatric Surgeon Answers: Can You Convert Gastric Banding to a Gastric Sleeve? To clear your doubts regarding gastric sleeve, consult the professionals. Make sure to discuss well about your previous lap-band surgery and how safe it is to…
Gallbladder pain starts in the upper right or center of your belly. The discomfort is mild at first, but then it steadily gets worse. The pain may radiate further than your abdomen, causing pain in your back and shoulders. As if the pain weren’t bad enough, you might also find yourself vomiting with serious nausea….
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…
Author: Babak Moein, MD
