The Impact of Obesity on Joint Health
There has been a rise in the number of people who are obese or overweight the number has more than doubled. It is estimated that by the year 2030, close to 50% of Americans will be diagnosed as being obese. Obesity leads to health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, having excess weight also […]
How to Pay for Weight Loss Surgery Without Insurance
Bariatric surgery is among some of the most expensive surgeries that one can undergo. It is for this reason that some insurance companies only offer limited support or don’t offer any support at all. Depending on your location, the cost of the surgery ranges from $15,000 to $50,000. A lap band surgery can cost $14,500, […]
Myths and Misunderstandings About Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
Obesity is a common problem that affects close to 40% of Americans. Despite the body positivity movement of today, misconceptions about obesity endure. Those who opt for obesity and bariatric surgery often have to deal with a lot of weight loss myths. The first step to combating the obesity problem is to examine and debunk […]
How To Recognize the Symptoms of a Gallbladder Attack
Having upper abdominal pain is often misattributed to a lot of possible things, and for most, this pain will not raise any alarm bells unless it’s particularly severe or prolonged. But, if you’re experiencing this pain, you may want to know if you’re having a gallbladder attack. Gallbladder attacks have a myriad of possible culprits, […]
What You Should Know About Gastric Sleeve Surgery
In recent years, the gastric sleeve procedure has risen in popularity. It’s a successor to the gastric bypass, which is performed slightly differently and is a more complicated and expensive procedure. Patients have found that the gastric sleeve procedure is an excellent way to lose weight very quickly. In fact, a patient can expect to […]
Band Over Bypass: Can You Have Lap Band After Gastric Bypass?
Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most common bariatric procedures used to help patients lose a large amount of weight in a relatively short period of time. However, not all patients get the same results, and some may be disappointed in how much weight they actually lose. For this reason, some surgeons have provided […]
How Does Gastric Sleeve Surgery Affect Ghrelin?
When reading about the benefits of gastric sleeve surgery, there are always two benefits that get discussed more than others: the reduced size of the stomach and the lessened production of ghrelin. But if you aren’t an amino acid afficionado, you might not even know what ghrelin is or how it affects you. So, to […]
Difference Between Liposuction and Gastric Bypass
PROCEDURE COMPARISON Difference Between Liposuction and Gastric Bypass Liposuction and bariatric surgery are often confused — but they treat completely different problems. Knowing the difference helps you choose the right path.By Dr. Alejandro López Ortega · Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon · ALO Bariatrics The Short Version Liposuction removes localized fat for cosmetic reshaping — it […]
The Relationship Between Obesity and Cancer
OBESITY COMORBIDITIES The Relationship Between Obesity and Cancer Obesity is the second leading preventable cause of cancer after smoking — linked to at least 13 different cancer types. Weight loss meaningfully reduces risk.By Dr. Alejandro López Ortega · Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon · ALO Bariatrics The Short Version Obesity is linked to 13+ cancers: breast […]
Reasons Why You Should Lose Weight Before Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery in Mexico is possibly the most effective way to lose large amounts of weight in a short period of time. Surgical interventions for weight loss produce greater results than exercise alone. For example, those who undergo gastric sleeve surgery tend to lose about 50% of their excess weight in their first year post-surgery, […]