Understanding Hunger Beyond the CravingsHave 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 more profound, whether biological, psychological, or […]
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 bariatric surgeries, each with pros and cons.The gastric […]
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 of your body weight is composed 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 excess pounds at bay.Conversely, people who get […]
Are you dreading the holidays because you fear gaining more weight? Don’t worryFor your obese health risks, a gastric sleeve is the ultimate solutionThat’s an understandable fear. Delicious food is part of this festive season, and they say the average person gains a pound or two between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.You can minimize or even mitigate weight gain during […]
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 […]
Introduction to Do Bariatric Surgery Patients Need to Track Macronutrients? As a bariatric surgery patient, and as part of a healthy eating plan, you may wonder if counting macronutrients, especially Macros After Bariatric Surgery, is required.Counting macronutrients is a popular and healthy way to lose weight after a bariatric surgery. Unfortunately, when you are obese, losing weight even by popular […]
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 […]
Understanding: What are Comorbidities of Obesity?When discussing the disease of obesity with a doctor or bariatric surgeon, you may hear the term Obesity 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 associated […]
