Introduction Non-Surgical Alternatives for Weight Loss Conventional wisdom tells us that losing weight involves diet and exercise. when those traditional means of getting healthy fail to work, bariatric surgery is the usual next step. But what if you don’t qualify for surgery or are not ready to commit? Are you destined to suffer the disease of obesity for life? Not […]
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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, while others eat radical like […]
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Introduction: Gastric Balloon Surgery Alternate to bariatrics surgery Bariatric surgery represents a series of procedures that help obese individuals lose excess, unwanted pounds. But what if you’re not ready for a permanent surgical procedure? After bariatric surgery, there’s a recovery period where you must take time off work. And it might be weeks before you return to your regularly scheduled […]
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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 […]
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When considering bariatrics, you want the best weight loss surgeon in Los Angeles you can find. A quick search on the internet will bring up dozens of doctors you can choose from. But how can you determine which doctor is the best of the bunch? Of all those doctors, only a few possess the top qualities you should look for when searching […]
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Losing weight is the most common New Year’s resolution. Unfortunately, the statistics about excess weight and obesity are not promising. Obesity rates continue to rise each year. An estimated 50 percent of American adults will be obese. Bariatric surgery can help you achieve your 2021 New Year’s resolution. Weight loss surgery is an effective solution with proven results. Discover the benefits of […]
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Holiday Weight Got You Down? It’s beginning to be that time again. The leaves are a beautiful array of warm tones and a chill is in the air. Gatherings with loved ones, family photoshoots, and lovely fall fashion all loom in the distance. It’s a time to be grateful for what we have as we share in and build memories […]
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According 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 […]
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The 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 […]
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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 at a higher risk of […]
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