The duodenal switch (biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS) is a rare bariatric surgery performed by Gastric Bypass Surgeons. It is reserved for “super obese” patients with body mass index (BMI) scores of 50 or greater. One of the reasons the technique is so rarely performed is because it used to be associated with a…
When discussing the disease of obesity with a doctor or bariatric surgeon, you may hear the term comorbidities used from time to time. In many situations, gastric bypass surgery is performed to avoid severe health risks.These include glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, arthritis, sleep apnea, gallbladder disease, hyperuricemia, and some cancers. Obesity is…
Introduction to Exploring the Impact of Gastric Sleeve Surgery on Hormones Weight loss takes more than willpower, despite what people say. No matter what you do, your hormones may be to blame if the weight won’t budge. Gastric sleeve surgery can help regulate your gut hormones, making weight loss possible and nearly assured. Bariatric surgeries like…
Understanding Bariatric Surgery Recovery Having bariatric surgery can fill you with a mix of emotions. There is a relief that you will finally be able to fight obesity on advantageous terms with weight loss surgery . You’ll feel joy when you envision your slimmer body. And you’ll be hopeful for the future once the weight…
For Bariatric Surgery, A Letter of Medical Necessity (LOMN) is a document that tells health insurance companies that a medical procedure is needed to preserve your life. When that medical procedure is bariatric surgery, health insurers want a LOMN written by your doctor. This letter lets them know you’ve tried every diet and fitness program…
Many people have been conditioned to hate the word diet. The very term suggests restriction and bland foods like rice cakes. However, a diet shouldn’t be a bad word under a weight loss medication . And sticking to a healthy eating plan doesn’t need to be boring. Medically supervised diets are anything but boring, and…
Achieve your weight loss goals contact us for a consultation! Can Gastric Bypass Reverse Diabetes: How It Works and Its Benefits A question always comes to mind for diabetes patients: Can you reverse type 2 diabetes? Gastric bypass surgery is a bariatric procedure that aims to give you more power to lose weight. Patients often…
Well, for a while, you have to hold on to your habit of drinking alcohol after bariatric surgery. But, how long! Let’s learn about this post-bariatric surgery.Mimosas and bloody Mary’s for brunch on Sundays. Happy hour after work. A beer while watching the game or a glass of wine at dinner. Let’s face it. Alcohol…
Losing a massive amount of weight with the help of bariatric surgery can be life-changing. Many patients who eventually turn to procedures like the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and non-surgical gastric balloon have tried everything under the sun to lose weight, to no avail. Bariatric surgery helps obese patients defeat obesity to achieve their health…
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