Bariatric surgery patients can be concerned that they may “stretch” their pouch post-surgery. Even weight loss surgery patients who are several years after surgery may wonder if their pouch has stretched over the years, since they do not possess the same feeling of satiation as they did in the months following their surgery. Is it […]
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Weight loss surgery is a safe, effective way to lose weight. Yet, the procedure does cause your body to go through major changes. Because of those changes, if you are thinking about pregnancy after weight loss surgery, it is perfectly natural to have questions. However, rest assured. The work you have done to lose weight
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Carbohydrates are naturally occurring fibers, starches and sugars found in food. Carbs, like protein and fats, are a macronutrient. This means that they have to be consumed in reasonably large amounts to be transformed into energy for your body. In fact, carbohydrates are a primary energy source. Here’s where it gets confusing: If they are
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Obesity is an epidemic in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control, obesity-related conditions include stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer that are some of the leading causes of avoidable, premature death. The cure for obesity is weight loss. While dieting and exercising will be effective, they are
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Just like with smoking, bariatric surgery and alcohol don’t mix. This shouldn’t be a problem for you if you are on a weight-loss program, which is likely the case if you’ve reached the consideration stage for surgery. Both losing weight and restricting alcohol are requisites to undergo the procedure. Although you are required to quit
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Bariatric surgery is weight-loss surgery. To understand which is the safest weight-loss surgery, it is worth understanding how bariatric surgery works and when it is an appropriate solution for patients. Obesity can lead directly to serious health risks like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and even premature death. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),
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We’ve all heard all about the dangers of smoking time and time again. However, beyond the risks involving pulmonary and heart disease, the implications of smoking for folks who are overweight and considering bariatric surgery can be even more precarious. In the surgical realm, cigarette smoking is a no-no for any procedure because it complicates
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Have you ever analyzed your relationship with food? Have you noticed patterns in the way you eat that extend beyond your body’s natural cravings? The same way we have beliefs around money and our ability to produce wealth, our eating habits say a lot about our self-image and how we process or manage emotions. Head
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Are you wondering how long does it take for your stomach to shrink after bariatric surgery? Understanding how bariatric surgery affect your stomach is an important part of the consideration process. Often, people want to know how bariatric surgery alters the stomach, whether it will be noticeably smaller, or how soon after surgery you’ll be
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Choosing a weight loss clinic for your bariatric surgery is no simple task. Apart from the large financial investment involved, keep in mind that you will be interacting with your surgeon and their staff, lifelong for post-bariatric care. Depending on the surgery you undergo, you will be meeting with your doctor a few times beforehand
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