Most patients who undergo bariatric surgery successfully lose enough pounds to improve their health. There are times, though, when tweaks may be necessary to boost your chances of success.
Jun 12th, 2020
Most patients who undergo bariatric surgery successfully lose enough pounds to improve their health. There are times, though, when tweaks may be necessary to boost your chances of success.
If you’re contemplating bariatric surgery, you may be understandably nervous about undergoing an irreversible procedure. With gastric plication, you realize the benefits of weight loss surgery without permanently altering your body.
If you’ve struggled to lose weight with little to show for your efforts, it may be time to explore your surgical options. In the following, we review vertical sleeve gastrectomy and whether it may be the solution to your weight problem.
Undergoing bariatric surgery is a life-altering and brave decision that allows you to gain the upper hand on your weight problem, once and for all. Of the many procedures, a gastric bypass is one of the more common.
Imagine that instead of swallowing another piece of cake, you can swallow a balloon that will limit the amount you eat and make you feel fuller. That option is available to you with the Obalon® Balloon System.
You’ve tried everything to shed weight to get to within healthier limits — diet, exercise, and more — yet you have little to show for your efforts. It may be time for weight-loss surgery, if you’re a good candidate. Here’s what that means.
You’ve made the life-changing decision to take charge of your health through bariatric surgery. The work you do before the surgery in terms of diet and exercise is critical and can greatly influence your outcome. Here’s how.
If your BMI is dangerously high and you’ve had trouble losing weight, a duodenal switch may be just the solution you’re looking for. Here’s a look at how this bariatric surgery can help you shed those unhealthy pounds.
In 1980, around 108 million people had diabetes around the world. Today that number is 415 million. Now consider that worldwide obesity has tripled since 1975. Coincidence? We think not.
You had a tough day. Nothing went right. On your way home, you decide to pick up a consolation prize — a comfort food that soothes but wreaks havoc on your weight and health. This is just one example of how your mental health can affect your weight.
If you’re carrying extra weight, there’s absolutely no downside to shedding those pounds. In fact, there are some benefits that may surprise you.
When it comes to sustainable and healthy weight-loss results, weight management is the key to your success. And it has nothing to do with dieting.
When it comes to losing weight, bariatric surgery is an incredibly effective solution. But it’s not a magic bullet — you still need to do your part through dietary counseling.
The best way to retain your weight loss surgery results is with the proper diet and the right amount of exercise. In addition, a strong support system will keep you on track. Learn how.
Losing weight is an extremely tough proposition, especially if you’ve tried and tried, with little to show for your efforts. If you’re serious about weight loss, a bariatric surgery option may be just the solution you’re looking for. But which one?
Gastric sleeve surgery reduces the size of your stomach so you get full on less food and lose weight faster. But a smaller stomach poses some real challenges. Read on for some tips on how you can make the transition to your new body easier.
Consider this: Over two thirds of the United States population is overweight, with one third falling into obesity. Thankfully, we have the tools to fight back against excess weight, once and for all.
Deciding to have bariatric surgery for permanent weight-loss and and the many health benefits that come with it is a life-changing decision. Here are some tips to help you prepare and make the most out of your experience.
Have you struggled to lose weight? Or maybe you've lost the same pounds over and over again? If so, perhaps it's time to consider something new. Read on to learn about a landmark new study showing the long-term success of weight-loss surgery.
Check out our WLIA January 2019 support group. Our monthly support groups are always broadcast online on Facebook live in our private FB group. Once you join our program, you will have access to all of our past support group videos.
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