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 necessarily. … Read more
Have you ever found yourself wishing scientists would invent a pill you could take that would make weight loss easier? Well, now there is such a thing. It’s known as Obalon, the FDA-approved gastric balloon system you swallow like a pill. Obalon is considered a non-surgical weight-loss option. That makes it ideal if you are overweight … 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
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 … Read more
The Gastric Balloon is a wise choice when you want the power of bariatric surgery without committing to a long-term procedure like the gastric sleeve. The gastric balloon can help you lose between 7% to 15% of your excess body fat, all in a six month period. That’s between twenty and fifty pounds in just half a year. Think of all … Read more
