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 many of the health problems we typically […]
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 patient’s goals.Some patients want bariatric surgery to give […]
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 bariatric surgery.Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, […]
Building Muscle Possible After Gastric Sleeve SurgeryGastric sleeve surgery intends to help you lose up to 60% to 80% of your excess weight.The surgery causes a rapid reduction in weight in the first year and a half, with long-term success being the overall goal.Gastric sleeve surgery can not only give you a slimmer waist and a greater outlook on life, but bariatric […]
When patients come into Healthy Life Bariatrics for their initial consultation, they ultimately ask in one way or another: How effective is bariatric surgery?By asking this question, these men, women, and even teens, want to know if by having weight loss surgery, they can effectively control their obesity.The answer is a resounding Yes!Being obese is never easy.When you suffer from […]
A common concern people have when opting for bariatric surgery is that their hair will fall out. For those who haven’t heard about this side effect of bariatric surgery, you should not be overly concerned.It is true that hair loss is a normal side effect of some weight loss procedures.Bariatric patients lose their hair because of their body’s response to […]
Are you excited about your upcoming bariatric surgery? You should be. You are about to join the millions of patients who have successfully lost 50% to 70% of their excess weight over the long term and can use the following bariatric surgery tips.Bariatric surgery has a high success rate and represents the safest and fastest method we currently have for defeating obesity.The […]
you among the 42% of U.S. adults classified as obese? If so, you might have considered bariatric surgery.Over 220,000 people undergo weight loss surgery each year, which involves a procedure aimed at helping you lose excess weight quickly and safely.The surgeries themselves are minimally invasive and come with names you may already know. Gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass surgery are two of the […]
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 high amount of adverse effects.Thanks to […]
Introduction to Exploring the Impact of Gastric Sleeve Surgery on HormonesWeight 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 the gastric sleeve work several ways to help you […]
