Introducton to 8 Gastric Surgery Myths Gastric – bariatric or weight loss surgery – is becoming increasingly popular. Thousands of patients each year can shed their excess pounds to live healthier lives. Weight loss surgery has also been hailed for its ability to treat obesity-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure (hypertension), arthritis of the joints (osteoarthritis), sleep apnea, […]
Read MoreAccording to the CDC, 42.4% of Americans are obese. Losing weight is difficult and many diets fail since they are not sustainable. There are also health, social, and economic effects associated with obesity. Effects like… Discrimination and social bias Increased medical costs And increased risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease If you are obese, you might think […]
Read MoreWeight loss surgeries have grown in popularity. It’s easy to see why 40% of the country is obese, with nearly half the population expected to become obese by 2030. Due to several factors such as unhealthy eating, stress, sedentary lifestyles, and in some cases genetic factors or medical issues, many people are struggling with maintaining a healthy weight. You may have […]
Read MoreIntroduction to Gastric Sleeve Surgery Weight Loss Gastric sleeve surgery is a useful tool in the fight against obesity.The bariatric (weight loss) procedure, otherwise known as the sleeve gastrectomy or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), reduces the size of your stomach, forcing you to eat less. Once the bariatric surgery is performed, gastric sleeve patients go on to lose between 65% and […]
Read MoreWeight loss surgery can deliver amazing results. It can lose 60%-80% of your excess weight in the first two years. Unfortunately, 15%-35% of bariatric surgery patients fail to reach their weight loss goal after surgery. That’s what you don’t want. What you do want is to lose the excess weight fast and for life! That’s where bariatric surgery comes into play. Procedures […]
Read MoreThe gastric band (Lap band) and gastric sleeve are two common bariatric (weight loss) surgeries. Both can help you lose excess weight if you are morbidly obese (which means you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 40. At that weight, you are more susceptible to various ailments like type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, cancer, and early death. Bariatric surgery like the lap band […]
Read MoreThe gastric balloon treatment was first introduced in 1985 as the Garren-Edwards gastric bubble (GEGB). It was the first intragastric balloon approved for treating obesity in the United States. The cylindrical device was made of a polyurethane material filled with 200-220 ml of air. Unfortunately, the U.S.’s first gastric balloon ran into problems. Its use became associated with many unfortunate […]
Read MoreThe late motivational speaker Jim Rohn once said, “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” The gastric balloon procedure represents an excellent way to do just that, take care of your body by losing excess weight. You may already know that being overweight poses a significant risk to your health. Not only are you at a higher risk of […]
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