My editor at Health Central Obesity asked if I wanted to write about the stigma associated with having plastic surgery after weight loss. Specifically, she was referring to my face lift. I replied, “What is the stigma?” I had never heard of this. She explained, “Many people judge those who underwent facelifts and view them […]
The immediate goal after weight loss surgery is to stay hydrated. The goal amount of water per day is 64 ounces at minimum. It will take some time to get there, but that is okay. Eventually you will be consuming the recommended 64 ounces or more and can move along to the benefits of water […]
Metabolic syndrome is partially the result of a heavy sugar and processed foods diet, according to the HealthCentral diet and exercise site. People with metabolic syndrome carry fat around the abdomen and have an “apple shape.” A waist circumference of 35″ or more in women and 40″ or more in men is an indicator for […]
While it is probable that losing weight after turning 40 years old will be more difficult than losing weight when you were 20 years old, it is hardly an impossible task. Both your lifestyle and body have changed over time, and your body now has different needs. One of the reasons that losing weight after turning […]
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The standard approach to weight loss is either reducing the number of calories that are consumed each day or burning off more calories than are consumed each day. A more advanced approach called the satiety index is now being used to reduce calorie intake by managing hunger. Satiety Index The satiety index, developed by Susanna […]
How Much Water Should I Drink? For as long as I can remember we have been told to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day — more if you exercise heavily but less if you drink other beverages frequently. The benefits of drinking water are many, and drinking water for weight loss is among […]
The types of weight loss calculators explored in this article are: BMI Calculator, Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator, Body Fat Calculator, and Calories and Fat Calculator. Three, Free, Weight Loss Calculators BMI Calculator Most everyone is familiar with the BMI Chart that is used for calculating ideal weight ranges. The body mass index, or BMI, […]
Although soda might be a decent thirst quencher, the simple fact is that soda has no health benefits. It has even been referred to as liquid candy. Soda is a mix of sugar and empty calories that can lead to weight gain, obesity, and other health issues. Unfortunately, we in the United States are fatally attracted […]
Weight loss from bariatric surgery or dietary and lifestyle changes will lead to significant changes in your physical appearance. With few exceptions, people have generalized areas of fat and excess skin after weight loss. Causes of Excess Skin After Weight Loss According to Dr. Joseph F. Capella, a plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring […]
Choosing a Plastic Surgeon after Weight-Loss Choosing a plastic surgeon after weight loss is an important personal decision. Someone told me that you do not buy a procedure, you buy a plastic surgeon (Read: 18 Insider Tips on Plastic Surgery). I completely get that. Reflecting on my plastic surgery 10-yrs after my gastric bypass, I […]
If you have been following my story, you know that I had my facelift after completing my body lift. Affording post bariatric plastic surgery costs are a matter of personal finances and priorities. Some patience may be needed to in order to reach the goal. I waited ten years after my gastric bypass to address my […]
The tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a popular body contouring procedure for postpartum women, and women and men who’ve had massive weight loss. My tummy tuck restored my body’s natural contour. This is achieved by tightening lax abdominal muscles (muscle plication) and excising excess skin and the subcutaneous fat that is directly under the skin. […]
What is a Lower Body Lift after Weight Loss? A lower body lift after weight loss is a plastic surgery procedure, and there is much debate as to whether it is a cosmetic or a reconstructive plastic surgery. The lower body lift improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports fat and […]
Weight loss surgery normally delivers what it promises. The amount of weight that might be lost is dramatic, as is the speed of the weight loss. The consequence of sagging skin after this weight loss is the result of prolonged stretching of the skin over time from morbid obesity. And it is an unpleasant surprise […]
What is a Tummy Tuck? A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure to correct a loose, sagging or protruding abdomen. A tummy tuck removes excess sagging skin and fat and tightens the underlying muscles. Areas to be treated include the lower abdomen and can extend around the sides and all the way to […]
