Understanding Hunger Beyond the Cravings Have you ever caught yourself wondering, “Why am I always hungry?” even right after eating? You’re not alone. Constant hunger can be confusing, frustrating, and, for many patients, a significant obstacle to achieving weight loss or post-bariatric success. While the occasional craving is perfectly normal, persistent hunger may signal something…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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