Studies have shown that weight loss surgery lowers the mortality rate in patients. One such study out of Seattle, Washington compared 2,500 obese bariatric patients to 7,500 obese patients who [...]
Spring weather is upon us, which means it’s time to plan a getaway. Vacations are a time to decompress and not worry about our everyday problems. But if you’re the type of person who can just [...]
There are many things you may be looking forward to after bariatric surgery, not the least of which is motherhood. If you are planning on a pregnancy after weight loss surgery, it’s a perfectly [...]
Emotional eating is one of the primary reasons people struggle with obesity. It’s such a big problem, in part, because many people don’t even realize that it’s a problem they have in the first [...]
When it comes to lasting weight loss, there’s power in numbers. Study after study has backed up that claim. For instance, researchers at New York Obesity Research Center found that of the 423 men [...]
There are many reasons to be concerned about obesity, national security is not one that most of us consider. But the national obesity crisis doesn’t exempt the men and women who are protecting [...]
One of the most difficult challenges for people who seek elective surgical procedures is whether or not it’s something they can work into their budget. While insurance policy specifics vary from [...]
There are plenty of negative consequences that come from being inactive. Since you’re more likely to carry extra weight, and your body mass index (BMI) may be too high, this can lead to an [...]
Every bariatric patient is advised of the vital importance of supplementation after their weight loss surgery. The implications of neglecting them are many, not the least of which may be your [...]
Don’t overlook the need to exercise after bariatric surgery. It has its own unique health benefits that can’t be found in better eating habits alone. A new study sought to emphasize this [...]