Two of the most prominent organizations in the field of weight loss surgery have announced new qualifications for today’s most popular bariatric procedures. If you suffer from the disease of obesity, this information is sure to interest you. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the International Federation for the Surgery of … Read more
Bariatric surgery is a commonly prescribed treatment for the disease of obesity. Not only can today’s advanced weight loss surgical techniques help you lose weight, but you can also look forward to health and aesthetic improvements. Surgeries such as gastric sleeve (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy), and gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery), are suitable treatments for a wide range of … Read more
It’s no secret that the world is getting heavier. A combination of gargantuan food portions, unhealthy food choices, and sedentary lifestyles have had detrimental effects on our weight and health. A whopping two out of every five adults is either overweight or obese. And nearly half of all adults will be considered obese by 2030. … Read more
Obesity is a worldwide epidemic that shows no signs of slowing down. Nearly half of all adults are now considered to be overweight or obese. There are numerous reasons why so many people, even children, are suffering from the disease of obesity. High-calorie foods and mega proportions are only part of the problem. Genetics, a … Read more
A laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (Lap-Band) is an inflatable device that is fitted around the top portion of the stomach. The purpose of the surgery is to treat obesity by restricting food consumption. The first Lap-Band was surgically placed on September 1st, 1993. From that point onward, bariatric surgery steadily rose in popularity until it … Read more
Losing weight is hard. When you have finally had enough of the weight gain, and the detriment to your life that packing on the pounds has brought, the first step is to make a conscious decision to change. From here on out, everyone attempts to drop the excess pounds in varying ways. Some cut calories … Read more
Nearly one in three adults are overweight, and two in five are obese. When a person becomes overweight or obese, poor health, a low body image, and diminished self-esteem usually follow. In an effort to improve their quality of life, many people who are overweight or obese turn to weight loss surgery or cosmetic surgery, … Read more
With obesity a worldwide epidemic, some people want to know why you can’t take a pill to lose weight and be done with it. Here are the facts. The Truth About Weight Loss Medications Are you an adult suffering from the disease of obesity? Have you struggled with weight loss using diet and exercise, but … Read more
Weight loss surgery aims to help morbidly obese individuals drop excess pounds safely and effectively. Otherwise referred to as bariatric surgery, these procedures are aimed at those with high body mass index scores (BMI). The body mass index was developed by professor and obesity researcher Ancel Keys in 1972. The index, which is a simple calculation of … Read more
Bariatric surgery represents a series of procedures that aim to help obese individuals lose the excess, unwanted pounds. But what if you’re not ready for a permanent, surgical procedure? After weight loss surgery, there’s a recovery period, where you have to take time off work. And it might be weeks before you are back to … Read more
