How You Can Manage Your Cravings after Weight Loss Surgery
So you have had weight loss surgery, you are on a healthier eating schedule, and are exercising more than ever before. Life is good. But what happens when you suddenly miss a Subway Footlong in the middle of the night? Or when you desire a large bag of tortilla chips so badly you can almost […]
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, […]
Do I Qualify for Weight Loss Surgery?
If you have struggled to lose weight with little success, you might be thinking of getting weight loss surgery. Your desire for bariatric surgery may be intensified if you have to deal with obesity-related health conditions like sleep apnea, problems with movement, or diabetes. One of the most common weight loss surgeries in the US […]
Diet Progression Stages After Bariatric Surgery
A Post-Op Bariatric Diet is a diet that is designed to help individuals who have undergone gastric sleeve bypass surgery. After bariatric surgery in Mexico, observing the correct bariatric diet will help you heal and make the necessary changes to your eating habits. The diet recommendations vary from one individual to the next, and your […]
How Do I Pick A Center And Surgeon For Bariatric Surgery?
Weight loss surgery is one of the most important decisions people make for their health. It is a life changing procedure that, like most surgeries, can be life threatening. Choosing the right doctor and hospital is necessary if you are to avoid the risks associated with the procedure. How to Choose a Bariatric Surgeon Bariatric […]
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 […]
14 Things You Should Know About VSG Surgery
Weight loss surgery is increasingly popular, and VSG procedure is a common weight loss procedure. What is VSG Surgery? Also known as a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, it is a procedure where the size of your stomach is reduced. Your new stomach can only hold 2 ounces of food at a time, so you lose weight […]
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 the Gastric Sleeve
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 Surgery 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 […]