Bariatric surgery is a term that encompasses many different treatments — such as a gastric sleeve surgery. All of these treatments and surgical procedures are aimed at obese people who need to lose weight. The idea with each of them is they alter your digestive system to promote more weight loss. Many obese individuals need […]
Some people who have weight loss surgery do not lose sufficient weight or have weight regain years later. In such cases, these people may benefit from a revision weight loss surgery to help them lose weight and treat symptoms like acid reflux. In this article, we’ve rounded up the opinions of several leading bariatric surgeons who […]
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a popular weight loss surgery in the United States — and with some patient traveling to Mexico for the gastric sleeve, the procedure has become very attainable. The sleeve gastrectomy, also known as the gastric sleeve surgery, is relatively new compared to other weight loss surgery procedures. Once performed as the […]
If you are one of the many Americans who is categorized as overweight, you know what a serious struggle losing excess pounds can be. Your life becomes a long-lasting loop of failed fad diets and endless exercise routines, leaving you discouraged and ready to give up. You want to do something about your weight—something that […]
Is ReShape Right for Me? Roughly 30 percent of adults in America are considered overweight, and if you’re like them, you know what a struggle shedding pounds can truly be. Your life becomes a revolving door of various diets and exercise routines, all of which prove unsuccessful in getting your weight under control. Yet, despite failure, […]
A number of celebrities have come forward over time stating they have had resounding weight-loss success with gastric sleeve surgery — most recently, TV personality Mama June Shannon in her new series Mama June: From Not to Hot. In fact, several have reported losses ranging anywhere from 60 to 150 pounds following their procedure. Celebrity Gastric […]
Gastric bypass surgery is successful for the majority of patients who decide to undergo bariatric surgery. However patients who are dissatisfied with the results of their primary surgery may desire a gastric bypass revision surgery . There are two main reasons for patient dissatisfaction with gastric bypass surgery. The first is that an unsatisfactory amount […]
Anatomy of the Gastric Bypass Pouch Gastric bypass surgery is a weight loss surgery that addresses the problem of obesity and the co-morbidities of obesity. The gastric bypass procedure divides the stomach into a small upper pouch through which food will pass, and a larger lower pouch that contributes digestive juices into the intestine. The […]
Proximal Gastric Bypass, commonly known simply as gastric bypass, is the most often performed weight-loss surgery in the United States. Should Proximal Gastric Bypass not have the desired results — either you regain weight or do not lose as much weight as projected — then an option is a Distal Gastric Bypass Revision Surgery. The […]
There are three general reasons for revision weight loss surgery: 1. There were complications after bariatric surgery and revisions were needed 2. Anticipated weight loss was not achieved following bariatric surgery 3. Weight was regained following bariatric surgery A conversion to duodenal switch is one of the options for revision bariatric surgery. Conversion to Duodenal […]
Fabiola Apollon is familiar with the setbacks and success of weight loss. She was not a first time winner, nor a second or third, for that matter. However, she is a woman of great spirit, and her determination finally won the battle with a gastric sleeve revision, spirituality, and dedication. Fabiola was overweight all through childhood […]
Most of the weight that is lost after gastric bypass surgery is lost in the first year. The average weight regain after bariatric surgery is around thirty-five percent. This weight gain not only poses health risks, but it compromises the patient’s quality of life, as well. Among the procedures to manage weight loss after failed […]
Before My Gastric Bypass Revision, There was a Successful Gastric Bypass Surgery Before my gastric bypass revision, there was a successful gastric bypass surgery… Finally, my long weight loss journey had come together. The weight loss after my gastric bypass surgery was like Christmas morning, or having tickets on the New York Giants fifty-yard line. […]
The FDA approved the Lap-Band adjustable gastric band for obese adults with a BMI of 30-40 and at least one comorbid condition such as asthma, diabetes, or hypertension. It is the only bariatric surgery approved for those adults who do not meet the criteria for morbid obesity with this lower BMI. Lap-Band Approved for Weight […]
Seniors are opting more for weight loss surgery, and research suggests that older adults can benefit as much or more from bariatric surgery options than younger people. A study conducted at Columbia University’s Center for Obesity Surgery found that patients over the age of sixty who have bariatric surgery enjoy the same benefits as younger […]
When I decided to have obesity weight loss surgery, I gave quite a bit of thought to post surgery scarring. Many of the scars would be easily noticed. They would lighten over time, but I was not sure if I would be comfortable with that. The final answer was yes, and I found that there are […]
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