Almost all bariatric (weight loss) surgery patients ask the same question at some point in their journey: “Does weight loss surgery hurt?” You may have wondered the same thing if you’ve ever considered weight loss surgery. After all, you read the term surgery and instantly think of cutting. However, today’s bariatric surgery advancements mean very…
Obesity doesn’t happen overnight. You didn’t wake up one morning excessively overweight. That change occurred over the span of many years. And now you know that you need weight loss surgery. And yet the decision to finally do something about your condition can strike like lightning, seemingly out of nowhere. The dislike for your weight…
If the coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that none of us are invincible. We are all susceptible to illness. Some of us more than others like increasing body weight. To protect ourselves, we practice social distancing and wear a mask when going out in public. These defense systems are designed to protect us…
Suffering from an abdominal hernia is no fun at all. You can feel pain or discomfort and experience localized swelling on the abdomen or groin. There are several different types of hernia, but one thing they all have in common is that they can be repaired with the appropriate hernia surgery. Let’s examine the medical…
Introduction to Why Gastric Sleeve is Best Bariatric Surgery Obesity has become a global health problem that contributes to a host of ailments and disabling diseases like type 2 diabetes, but there is hope. Patients visiting or calling Healthy Life Bariatrics often want to know which bariatric surgery is the most effective at treating morbid…
Introduction to Big Stomach in Females A common question some patients ask is: What causes the excess growth of belly fat in females? For many women, growing more fat along the waistline and abdomen could be a product of age. As women enter menopause, their abdomens tend to collect belly fat that is difficult to lose with…
Weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, can help you safely and effectively lose weight when obesity has become a problem and diet and exercise fail to lower the number on the scale. Bariatric surgery helps you lose weight in the following ways: Weight loss surgey can help facilitate weight loss in two ways – restricting diet…
Introsuction to Gastric Sleeve is the Best option For Bariatric Surgery Gastric sleeve is the best option and a safe and incredibly popular method of weight loss. Around 160,000 people opt for bariatric surgery each year in this country, and the procedure is reserved for those considered to be severely or morbid obesity. The term…
Introduction: How to know if you’re a good candidate for gastric sleeve surgery? With most patients losing 60-70% of their excess body weight in the 12-18 months after the procedure, gastric surgery helps men and women lose weight. During Gastric Sleeve surgery, Dr. Moeinolmolki removes part of the stomach and brings the remaining two sides…
