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, …
Why Can’t I Lose Weight with Diet and Exercise Alone? Bariatric Surgery Can Help Read More »
Obesity is a disease that can negatively affect your quality of life, and it’s not only about finding fashionable and comfortable clothes to wear. Obesity is associated with a number of life-limiting comorbidities. Being obese also places a major strain on your organs and joints. Fortunately, bariatric surgery is the most effective method we currently … Read more
Many people have been conditioned to abhor the word diet. The very term suggests restriction and bland foods like rice cakes. However, diet needn’t be a bad word. And sticking to a healthy eating plan doesn’t need to be boring. Medically supervised diets are anything but boring, and they can quickly make you realize that … Read more
Meal prepping and weight loss surgery is a relationship that goes hand-in-hand. Meal prepping is the act of preparing healthy meals ahead of time. This lets you control the foods you eat and the portions you consume. Weight loss surgery requires good food choices to maximize weight loss. Meal prepping is an excellent way to introduce healthy … Read more
The 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 … Read more
Bariatric (weight loss) surgery can help you say “Goodbye” to obesity forever and improve your lifestyle. But the surgery is not a magic wand. Any procedure you undergo is merely a tool. To help you lose up to 80% of your excess weight with procedures like the gastric sleeve, 95% of your success depends on you! … Read more
A common question some patients ask is: What causes the excess growth of belly fat in females? For many women, growing more fat along the waistline and abdomen could be a product of age. As women enter menopause, their abdomens tend to collect belly fat that is difficult to lose with diet and exercise alone. A big … Read more
