How to Break a Weight-Loss Plateau
Most patients experience serious excitement after bariatric surgery. The pounds start coming off, energy gets boosted, and suddenly, it’s easier and more enjoyable to be physically active. With time, that initial weight loss slows, and for many patients, it just…stops. Then they are left several—or many—pounds short of their weight loss goal. Does This Mean […]
When to Revise a Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective tools we have in the battle against obesity. When combined with changes to habits, diet, and exercise, it can help even those with morbid obesity reach a healthy BMI and reduce the effect of or fully eliminate certain co-morbidities. With that said, there are cases where bariatric […]
Tips for Traveling After Weight Loss Surgery
Many individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery in Tijuana Mexico worry about their ability to be able to travel for work or pleasure. You will only be successful in your weight loss journey if you’re able to stay on track with your new routine. This can be very challenging when traveling and below are […]
Tips for Bariatric-Friendly Restaurants
For most people who are on a diet or have undergone Mexico bariatric surgery, it’s easy to eat at home where you have control over your meals. As you go through the diet progression stages after bariatric surgery, eating at a restaurant should not be ruled out. After transitioning from liquid food to solid food, the […]
7 Reasons you May Not Lose Weight Immediately after Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric procedures are meant to help individuals struggling with obesity to be able to lose weight, especially in cases where other weight loss methods have failed. Even though surgery has proven to be successful for most people, some still struggle to lose weight. Here are 7 reasons why you may not lose weight immediately after […]
5 Things to Know About Body Image after Weight Loss
Starting your weight loss journey is exhilarating, especially once you start noticing signs of progress. However, instead of riding the high of positive change, you might find yourself worried and anxious. You might constantly wonder, “What will I look like after weight loss?” The mental strain of losing weight is not often highlighted. There are […]
What Is 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 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 […]