Emotional eating and weight loss surgery

Patients who pursue weight loss surgery are motivated by common factors such as eliminating medications, looks, remission of comorbidities such as high blood pressure or diabetes, and reduction in pain. The process of preparing for weight loss surgery can feel overwhelming with the number of doctor appointments, tests, and absorbing all of the new information…

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What is a gastric bypass?

The gastric bypass is currently one of the most common procedures for weight loss. Gastric bypass is a procedure where the stomach is separated a few inches below the stomach entrance. It leaves a small remaining stomach, a “pouch,” which holds about 15ml and serves as a container for the food supplied. The small intestine…