Did you know that there are around two dozen different risks that every gastric surgery patient should be aware of before opting for the procedure? Even though your surgeon will explain all potential bariatric surgery risks and complications, it’s always a good idea to do your research beforehand so that you could be more mentally…
Even though the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has always been seen as the “flagship” or gold standard of weight-loss surgeries, recent studies have shown that there is a new king in town – sleeve gastrectomy (SG). When still back in 2011, gastric bypass was performed almost two times more often than the sleeve gastrectomy, then…
According to WHO, by 2022, there will be more obese children and adolescents than underweight. If that hypothesis isn’t terrifying enough, then take a look at the last four decades. From 1975 to 2016, obese children and adolescents’ tally rose from 11 million to 124 million – bigger than a tenfold increase. Not to mention…
It’s easy to think that obesity and overweight are simply affected by the amount of food you consume and your activity levels. Yes, behavioral issues play a significant role in forming obesity, but one should never underestimate the role of psychological factors. Whether you like to admit it or not, everything starts from the head,…
One of the main reasons that obese and severely overweight people are afraid to seek surgical help is the safety of these procedures. “What if I get a serious complication from the surgery? In that case, the possible weight-loss wouldn’t be worth it all…” “I have heard so many horror stories from patients who have…
Congratulations! You’ve come a long way after the gastric surgery and pushed yourself every day to eat healthier, exercise more, and genuinely strive for a healthier body and healthier life. And you’ve achieved it! Even though you’ve lost a remarkable amount of weight and you’re most likely feeling a whole lot better now, there have…
Raise your hand or nod your head if you love food. Bet you just did it. Because come on… who doesn’t love food, right? Food is tasty, and it makes us feel good, and oh –– almost forgot –– provides us with needed sustenance to live and function properly. Even though most people can control…
After years of discomfort, health issues, and countless numbers of “alright, this diet will be different,” the circle of options to change and, in some cases, even save your life is getting smaller. For many obese people, the last string on the table is often the weight-loss surgery that seems to solve all of the…
The Most Efficient Way to Reduce Your Excess Body Weight Up to 80% – A Comprehensible Guide On Gastric Bypass Being overweight and obese inevitably has a significant impact on your life and on the lives of people around you. You’ve probably repeatedly found yourself thinking about: Things that haven’t been done due to poor…
Life-Changing Weight Loss, Without Surgery – The Gastric Balloon Procedure Have you struggled to lose weight naturally and are even considering a bariatric procedure, but ‘going under the knife’ scares you? Then gastric balloon procedure might be the right option for you. This non-surgical, short-term solution has been a golden mean for these types of…
Even if a patient has researched and decided what bariatric operation they would like to undergo, we feel it is important to review all of the procedures available to make certain they have all the information they need to make an informed decision. It is not uncommon for a patient to say “I didn’t know…
I’m officially six years post-op on September 19, 2019. As I reflect back, things are way different than they were just a short two years ago. But for the most part, my choices keep me accountable and are helping me keep my weight off. I didn’t have any magical surgery so my success is not…
There is a strong connection between WLS, food, nutrition, and bioavailability. Having weight loss surgery greatly impacts the types of food post-op patients should eat, the nutrition needed for good health along with the bioavailability from those foods. Bariatric surgery is the most effective solution for long-term weight loss in individuals affected by morbid obesity.(1)…
Complications after weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery have dramatically decreased over the last decade. This can be attributed to the increased volume of procedures bariatric surgeons are performing, and improved tools and techniques which make the different types of procedures less invasive (and therefore less risky) for patients. The length of hospital stays now…
Successful surgical and/or medical weight-loss therapy often leads to significant skin excess in various parts of the body. Unfortunately, when someone shrinks their body by 20, 40 or 80 kilograms, the skin is not able to shrink as well. While the morbidly obese patient suffers from hypertension, back and knee pain, diabetes, etc., the post-weight…