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
Weight loss is one of the most common New Year’s Resolutions. Anyone who has weight to lose knows this well. The first of the year comes around and you pledge to eat less and exercise more. You also know that keeping a New Year’s resolution is much harder than making one. According to studies, 80% … 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
Popular weight loss surgeries such as the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) help you lose excess weight and reduce your risk of potentially life-limiting obesity comorbidities. If you have a BMI of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 with a weight-related ailment such as Type 2 diabetes, you may qualify for one of these … 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
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
Bariatric or weight-loss surgeries are becoming increasingly popular as the obesity epidemic flourishes worldwide. Using time-tested procedures such as gastric sleeve surgery and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, patients with elevated BMIs can achieve a slimmer frame and improved health. Weight loss with bariatric surgery comes on fast, and many patients are left with a few unwanted … Read more
A big question people suffering from obesity want to know is: When is the best time to have gastric sleeve surgery? Are you supposed to wait until you reach a certain number on the BMI scale? Is it necessary to suffer from one or more comorbidities? Or is there an insurance stipulation you should be … Read more
Have you ever tried to determine how much you are overweight? If so, you probably found yourself using the Body Mass Index or BMI scale. Doctors use BMI to determine the compositional makeup of your body. More specifically, medical professionals can use the measuring system to estimate how much of your body weight is composed … Read more
you among the 42% of U.S. adults classified as obese? If so, you might have considered bariatric surgery. Over 220,000 people undergo weight loss surgery each year, which involves a procedure aimed at helping you lose excess weight quickly and safely. The surgeries themselves are minimally invasive and come with names you may already know. Gastric … Read more
