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…
Deciding to take that first step towards a healthier you is not easy. It’s not only about losing weight it’s about creating and leading a new lifestyle. Although the journey may sometimes be emotionally and physically draining, it is well worth it. Whether you achieved your weight loss goals through bariatric surgery or diet and…
All patients having weight loss surgery have special nutritional needs. It’s important to come to your weight loss surgery nutrition appointments prepared so you can learn about the lifestyle changes you need to make before you have weight loss surgery. It is equally important to come to your nutrition appointments AFTER your weight loss surgery. As a…
Every day, we see Bariatric Surgery clients reaching amazing goals, embracing health and wellness, and celebrating non-scale victories. Today we’re celebrating three weight loss surgery clients stories by sharing their WLS Before and After photos. A big high five and congrats to the members below. SHAWNLYNN’S BEFORE & AFTER Client: ShawnlynnWeight Loss Total: 55 kgSurgery Type: Roux-en-Y I…
For bariatric patients, the weight loss battle does not end in the operating room. Months or even years after surgery, the weight can slowly creep back on. This setback can be both frustrating and discouraging to people who thought their weight loss issues were a thing of the past. Truthfully, it happens to most of…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…