Introduction: Sleeve Gastrectomy for Lower BMI patient Obesity rates in the United States continue to climb. Over 70% of Americans are considered overweight or obese, and an estimated 22 million Americans have BMIs over 40. Traditionally, Americans tend to seek the lifesaving assistance of bariatric surgery or gastric sleeve once their BMI exceeds 40. However,…
It’s common when losing weight to experience what is known as a plateau. Following a gastric sleeve procedure, patients begin to lose weight quickly. While some stalling is possible, the weight loss will eventually continue. It’s later after the majority of your excess weight has come off, that a persisting plateau can occur. A gastric…
Introduction:Lap-Band Surgery: Why It Works & What Are Its Shortcomings? There is no magic wand you can wave to erase excess weight. It takes a firm commitment to healthy eating, aided by exercise that gets you moving, toned, and feeling energized. For many individuals, however, Lap-Band Surgery can be a highly effective weight loss tool…
Introduction: Fight weight regain with a pouch revision If you’ve had gastric bypass surgery to lose weight, you already know that one of the key components of this procedure is creating a smaller stomach pouch that fills up faster, so you feel fuller longer. This helps to significantly reduce your daily food intake, resulting in…
Introduction: Sleeve gastrectomy as the ideal bariatric procedure Sleeve gastrectomy has emerged as the ideal bariatric procedure has been confirmed. Today, gastric sleeve is the most commonly performed bariatric procedure. It’s preferred because it’s less risky and produces virtually the same amount of weight loss as gastric bypass. What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery? Gastric sleeve…
Introduction: What are my options for Post Bariatric surgery body contouring? You’ve been on your weight loss journey for a long time and you are determination has paid off. You went through bariatric surgery, continued to stick with your diet plan, and now you’re rightfully proud of your weight loss. Then you look in the…
Introduction about gastric balloon Carrying excess weight has a tremendous impact on your health — in many ways. Particularly as you get older, those extra pounds increase your risk of developing serious medical conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. One of the healthiest gifts you can give yourself is achieving and maintaining…
Introduction: 10 tips for preparing for gastric sleeve surgery There’s no question that your gastric sleeve procedure will change your life. It is important to plan for this weight life surgery because it is life changing. This milestone surgery is the impetus for us writing about the 10 tips for preparing for gastric sleeve surgery…
Closing the Chapter on Weight Loss Congratulations! You’ve shed those pounds that have long plagued you, and you’re ready to start your new life, free from the constraints of being overweight. Often, however, the battle to lose those pounds leaves behind casualties in the form of excess skin and stubborn pockets of fat. Therefore, all…
Author: Babak Moein, MD
