According to Scientific American new research links gut bacteria and weight gain. There may, in fact, be a link between obesity, diabetes and gut bacteria from birth. Time for a Gut Check: Intestinal Bacteria If I were to ask what constitutes the essence of who you are, you might give answers such as personality, humor or intelligence. Perhaps […]
Mikimi’s journey through body contouring after massive weight loss is one of triumph over challenges: From battling HMO insurance approval for plastic surgery, to enduring wound healing issues, to again fighting for HMO insurance coverage for plastic surgery revisions — and in the end, winning! Mikimi got her plastic surgery paid by insurance. Mikimi had […]
Seventy percent of patients who have gastric bypass surgery are females. The majority are of child bearing age. Between 2003 and 2005, over 50,000 women in the 18-45 age group had bariatric surgery. This means that half of the women who have weight loss surgery are childbearing age and many of them are contemplating pregnancy […]
Obesity in the United States is extreme. More than two-thirds of Americans are overweight. This includes about 20% of American children. About one-third of Americans are obese and many suffer from obesity related illnesses such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. We are aware of our obesity epidemic. Billions of dollars are spent […]
The UK’s first large-scale study on the impact of weight loss surgery on obesity reports a large reduction in type-2 diabetes and other health problems. It also discovered that weight loss surgery reverses diabetes in some instances. The National Bariatric Surgery Registry (NBSR) found the procedures to be safe. One-year after bariatric surgery, patients lost […]
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis can be caused by joint injury, stress on the joints from certain types of work, a genetic defect in joint cartilage, joints that improperly form, and being overweight or obese. Treatment plans can involve exercise, weight control, rest and joint care. Bariatric surgery for osteoarthritis is […]
Dating after Weight Loss is Part 2 of Jen’s story. Read Part 1. Jen began Dating after Weight Loss Surgery Jen and John met through an online dating site. They were married on October 17, 2015. My Bariatric Life: What were some of your concerns about attention from men and dating? Jen: My #1 concern was […]
Before Jen could love another person she first had to find the love within that she had for herself. Finding self acceptance after weight loss can be one of the most empowering benefits of bariatric surgery. Today Jen shares that journey with us. Self Love After Obesity Jen did not engage in dating when she […]
The first six months after gastric bypass surgery is the grace period when weight comes off quick and easy. You can expect to lose thirty to forty percent of your excess body weight. Gastric bypass weight loss in the first six months is accelerated because your appetite will be minimal. Factors that Influence Gastric Bypass […]
Bill Streetman was not always obese. In fact, he was once quite an athlete. As Bill matured his activity level decreased. His eating did not. Eventually, Bill weighed 404 pounds. He told me, “Nobody gets to weigh 400+ pounds without lying to themselves and others a great deal.” Bill finally faced the truth about his […]
Weight loss is effective for GERD treatment, and gastric bypass has been particularly successful. In 2003, gastric bypass surgery cured my GERD. What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux, also referred to as GERD or acid reflux, occurs when the contents of the stomach are returned to the esophagus. The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is the muscle […]
High Protein Vegetarian Meals The American Heart Association reports that a semi-vegetarian diet lowers your risk of heart disease and stroke, which are health conditions associated with obesity. Our recipes for high protein vegetarian meals will get you started on a meatless eating plan. This makes it easy to reduce the amount of meat in […]
Too many of us mindlessly eat our way through the day. We miss out on the sensual experience of eating and instead consume our meals and snacks almost robotically. Take a moment to evaluate your eating habits: Are you conscious of your eating habits or do you eat mindlessly? Do you snack every time you sit […]
Massive weight loss after bariatric surgery can save lives. In fact, people usually have weight loss surgery owing to significant health issues. Those who are obese have higher rates of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. These problems are often resolved or improved after gastric bypass, gastric banding, or some other weight loss surgery option. […]
Perhaps you have finally achieved a goal weight and now you want to maintain that weight. Perhaps you are at a weight loss stall and want to move forward. Perhaps you’ve put on a few pounds and can’t quite figure out why. This could be a good time to evaluate your eating habits. Read, “Bad […]
What Is Body Image? Body image is the perception about how we look and the thoughts and feelings that arise from one’s body identity. Most of the time, we view ourselves accurately and are comfortable with our bodies. A person can feel good about certain parts of her body but less satisfied with other parts. […]
