There’s a lot more to a successful weight loss journey than simply undergoing one of the many effective bariatric surgery options. If you want to declare victory over your weight problems, dietary counseling is a key factor.
Jan 1st, 2022
There’s a lot more to a successful weight loss journey than simply undergoing one of the many effective bariatric surgery options. If you want to declare victory over your weight problems, dietary counseling is a key factor.
BMI. Together, those three little letters have become a powerful tool that many people use — incorrectly — to measure your overall wellness, your lifestyle, and your health risks. Here’s a real look at what BMI can tell us and what it can’t.
While there are many different types of weight-loss surgeries, a duodenal switch is one of the most complex and reserved for those with an extremely high body mass index or weight-related illness. Here’s how it works.
You’ve tried dieting, time and again, and you’re frustrated by your results, which don’t seem to mirror your efforts. There are many reasons why people struggle to lose weight. We review a few of the more common reasons here.
You’ve made the decision to undergo weight loss surgery, and you’re surprised to find out that you should lose some weight before your surgery. Here are several reasons why weight loss before bariatric surgery is important.
When it comes to determining whether your weight is healthy or not, it often comes down to numbers, namely your body mass index calculation. Here’s a closer look at what these numbers mean.
We’ve decided that you’re a good candidate for bariatric surgery, so you want to prepare yourself as best you can. Here, we outline what you can do in advance to ease the way forward to the new you.
You need to lose weight, but you don’t like the idea of a surgery that irreversibly changes your gastrointestinal system. Why not consider a gastric plication, which garners great results while preserving your anatomy?
You want, or perhaps need, to lose weight to improve your health, but you’re worried whether you can afford life-changing weight loss surgery. Here are some points to consider when crunching the numbers.
If you’re considering bariatric surgery, you should thoroughly understand your options. Here, we look at the most popular weight loss surgery — gastric sleeve — and why it’s so successful.
While bariatric surgery can give you a significant boost in your weight-loss efforts, you should consider it a chance to take further charge of your health through exercise. Here’s how (and why) you should get active after bariatric surgery.
You’ve taken the life-changing step of undergoing bariatric surgery, and now you need to pay attention to your diet more than ever, especially when it comes to protein. Here’s why protein is so important.
Did you know that nearly half of all Americans try to lose weight each year? If you want to be one of the success stories this year, explore how bariatric surgery can give you the push you need to take control over your weight.
Undergoing weight loss surgery is certainly a key step in your weight loss journey, but it’s not the only one. Here’s what you need to consider when it comes to your diet after your bariatric surgery.
If you need to lose weight but you’re not ready for bariatric surgery, explore how the Obalon® balloon bridges the gap. Here’s everything you need to know about this innovative solution to weight loss.
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing step that helps you regain control over your health and wellness. But first, you need to figure out which surgery is right for you. Here’s what you should consider when making this important choice.
You’ve decided to take control of your health through bariatric surgery, but choosing which approach is best for your situation takes a little exploring. Here we outline a few of the benefits of a duodenal switch.
If you're considering bariatric surgery to take charge of your health, explore all of your options. Here’s a look at the many advantages of a Lap-Band® for helping you reach your weight loss goals.
Congratulations! You’ve lost weight and achieved your health goals. While the benefits of this type of weight loss are many, you may be left with some unfortunate reminders of those excess pounds. Thankfully, there’s a solution with plastic surgery.
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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