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 […]
Read MoreAccording 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreAre you thinking about getting pregnant shortly? If so, and you have been diagnosed with severe obesity, you may want to postpone things until you can achieve and maintain a healthier weight. Severe obesity is a medical diagnosis that indicates that you have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater. According to studies, being severely obese makes it more difficult […]
Read MoreMany Americans will face weight gain after being confined to their homes for months because of COVID-19. America has a problem with weight gain and obesity. Shows like My 600 Pound Life, The Biggest Loser, The Dr. Oz Show, and Family By The Ton are all prime examples of a country preoccupied with the size and shape of their bodies. […]
Read MoreAlmost all bariatric (weight loss) surgery patients ask the same question at some point in their journey: “Does weight loss surgery hurt?” You may have wondered the same thing if you’ve ever considered weight loss surgery. After all, you read the term surgery and instantly think of cutting. However, today’s bariatric surgery advancements mean very little cutting. Most bariatric surgeries […]
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