Archives: 2019
How Do You Prevent Weight Regain After Weight Loss Surgery?
According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), in the years after weight loss surgery half of […]
Bariatric Surgery and Diabetes – What You Need to Know
There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Let’s start with their similarities: both are chronic […]
Medical Tourism: Are the Savings Worth the Risks?
Traveling for bariatric surgery seems relatively common, as evidenced when you scan popular online support groups. While discounted prices and […]
Can GERD Cause Nausea and Dizziness?
Acid reflux is so common that you would likely have a hard time finding someone who has never experienced heartburn. […]
Anemia After Bariatric Surgery
Anemia is a blood disorder in which patients either do not have enough hemoglobin in their red blood cells or […]
Getting Back on Track after “Failure”
The days, weeks and months after bariatric surgery are very exciting times, to be sure. As the pounds melt off […]
Body Image After Weight Loss Surgery
Several people have commented about body image when we were talking about sex. Some women stated they didn’t like to […]
Avoiding Weight Regain
Weight regain is a common concern for bariatric patients. For most, their struggles with weight have been life long. Countless […]
The Problem With Pride
I am firmly convinced that one of the biggest obstacles to successful weight loss is PRIDE. Pride keeps people from […]
The Importance of Lifestyle Changes
You will hear it said time after time, bariatric surgery is only a tool. While many believe it is, or […]