Weight loss surgery is typically recommended to people who are considered severely obese. This means they’re carrying enough extra weight that it’s a significant health risk. The purpose of weight loss surgery is to make it easier to shed the excess pounds by reducing the amount of food the stomach can hold and to give the feeling of being full sooner. However, weight loss...
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If you’re considering weight loss surgery, you’re most likely thinking about how you’ll look after surgery and the amount of weight that you’ll lose.
The physical benefits of bariatric surgery go beyond just looking better, although that is a great effect! Weight loss surgery can also help you reduce the life-threatening complications that often come with obesity, such as high cholesterol, diabetes, and...
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Diabetes has rapidly grown to become one of the most pressing health concerns in the United States. At least 100 million adults are either diabetic or have prediabetes in this country according to the CDC, and that number is only anticipated to grow. Weight loss, eating a healthy diet, and getting exercise is the trio that doctors recommend for a patient who is diagnosed with...
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Weight loss surgery is a life changing experience that is also a lifetime commitment. Because of that, it's important to think about life after weight loss surgery. You’ll need to adjust your eating habits to lose weight and keep it off.
Weight loss surgery patients who have the most success rely on meal planning. While every individual who undergoes bariatric surgery will have...
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If you’re among the 40% of American’s who struggle with obesity, there are a number of health conditions that you’re more likely to develop in your lifetime including type 2 diabetes, heart conditions, and cancer. That being said, being obese doesn't mean you're definitely going to develop cancer. But obesity is a risk factor that you may be able to control, unlike your age or...
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Did you know that the CDC estimates 1 out of every 3 Americans has either been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or is considered at high risk for developing the disease? And this number is rising!
What is the cause of so many cases of diabetes? And what can you do to prevent or delay developing type 2 diabetes which can include complications such as...
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