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…
Most people are usually curious as what to expect after weight loss surgery. How fast people lose weight after the surgery usually depends on the specific type of weight loss surgery they have had, including how well they follow their doctor’s advice regarding their diet, lifestyle, and exercise guidelines. Another factor is that there are…
Gastric bypass surgery reduces the size of your stomach and changes how your small intestine and stomach handle what you eat, resulting in you feeling full while eating less. After your surgery, the food you eat will bypass some areas of your stomach and small intestine. Here are 7 things you should know before deciding…
Why I decided to have WLS I have struggled with my weight for a good part of my life. I weighed 79 kilograms at just 21 years old. I got married, had three kids and the rest of the story is a lot of weight gain over the next several years. I gained about 45 kilograms over a period…
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 78.6 million adult Americans are affected by obesity. A person with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or greater is considered obese. Obesity increases one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain types of cancer (1). Weight loss surgery is a treatment…
Whether you’re researching weight loss surgery, a pre-op, or post-op patient, helpful tips with bariatric surgery are good to have to keep in mind. Even for new or long-term post-ops, I hope these tips will support you as reminders for your journey. 1. Focus on making your meals smaller and eating slower Both the sleeve…