Liposuction was first introduced in the United States in the 1980s and is one of the most popular plastic surgeriesperformed today. It’s a procedure that can safely, effectively, and permanently remove fat from the body. The procedure is best suited to removing stubborn, localized fat deposits that have been resistant to diet and exercise. With liposuction,…
WOW moments! Congratulations to all of these amazing people who have shared some of their favorite WOW moments with us. You have worked so hard to lose and maintain your weight loss. You deserve these Wow moments and many more in the years to come. We’re so proud of you! WOW Moments After Weight Loss!…
Ancel Keys’ hard work to make us healthy Let me tell you the story of how one man accidentally gave us the obesity epidemic, soaring rates of cardiovascular disease, made billions for the pharmaceutical industry and programmed us to be afraid of fat and cholesterol. All the benefits from Skim milk, low fat Snackwells, and cholesterol lowering…
Staying hydrated is critical to all of us human beings. It’s critical after bariatric surgery and an essential part of our journey to lifelong wellness. A lack of adequate fluid can be devastating and lead to dehydration. Staying hydrated, primarily with water as your primary go-to fluid, is critical, especially when you are perspiring as…
DISCLAIMER: The discussion of this video is type 2 diabetes. If you have diabetes, please investigate further before making drastic changes. This video is of course not meant to be a prescription or to be interpreted as medical advice. The aim is for it to be a stepping stone towards finding what works for your…
Aino from Helsinki is like many people worldwide. She had gradually gained weight over time. And at 36 years old, due to his weight, She began to experience health problems. Excess weight can have many adverse health effects, such as heart complications, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, some types of cancer, and a slow decline…
The first 12 months after my surgery, my WLS honeymoon was magical. I felt like a child, discovering everything for the first time again and loving it! It was like getting a second chance at life. I was very fortunate because my obsessive thoughts about food completely lifted for a period of time. I was given this…
Fat is a complex organ, as essential as the heart or liver. Why do we hate it?
What is Obesity? Though we all use the terms “fat” and “obese” casually in conversation, there is a medical definition of the condition and yes, obesity is considered a health “condition.” “Obesity” specifically refers to an excessive amount of body fat. “Overweight” refers to an excessive amount of body weight that includes muscle, bone, fat,…
Compared with usual care, bariatric surgery was associated with half the incidence of microvascular disease at 5 years for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to researchers from Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute. The findings add to a growing body of evidence suggesting that bariatric surgery not only improves glucose, blood pressure,…
Obesity has been a problem since medieval times, but only in the latter 20 years, it has been recognized as a worldwide epidemic. Treating obesity is challenging and difficult, but surgery has led to an increased success and novel insights on the pathophysiology of obesity. Several surgical techniques have been developed during the last 50…
The unthinkable has happened – bad habits have crept back in. The very things you thought you would never do, you find yourself doing again. You swore off the desserts. You said never again to fast food. You told everyone that you would never go back. Then life happened. The kids still have too many…
Bariatric surgery benefits those who struggle with weight loss. Weight loss can turn into a vicious cycle. You lose 10 pounds, but gain 20 back. You have tried every diet and every fad out there. Your health is on the line. Choosing to undergo weight loss surgery can sometimes become a decision between life and…
Weight loss surgery option is becoming more and more appealing today. It is an alternative for many people that have been fighting obesity for years. The opportunity of living healthier and happier life is the biggest desire for all of us! People that have done Bariatric surgery say that they are able to take control…
How often do you say to yourself that you are finally going to change those old bad eating habits, but end up failing over and over again. Why can’t you do it? How do you change those annoying habits anyway? Why does it have to be so hard??? I can’t tell you how many times…