Posted - October 27, 2011
Lap Band Recommended for the Super Obese
During gastric band surgery, a small band is applied around the stomach of a super obese patient as a way to help them quickly lose weight. The most popular type of gastric band is the lap band. It has proven to be a safer sort of gastric weight loss surgery than other, more invasive types of bariatric surgery where the stomach is actually cut or stapled. The operation can be performed in Dallas or in any major city in the United States. Learn More
Posted - October 20, 2011
Bariatric Surgery Is Good For Your Heart
Nearly one in three Americans is clinically obese. The dramatic rise in obesity since the 1950's has led to an increase in weight-related complications as well. Conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are more and more common, even among young patients. Compounding the difficulty of carrying excess weight is the social stigma that obesity carries. Countless studies show that those extra pounds can affect one's love life, fertility, and even job prospects. Fortunately, advances in bariatric surgery offer great promise to those who are struggling to shed pounds. New studies suggest more than a cosmetic advantage; according to data presented at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, patients who underwent bariatric surgery had a significantly improved rate of survival at five and ten years post-procedure. Learn More
Posted - October 18, 2011
Lose Weight with an Exercise Ball
Are you having a hard time staying motivated to exercise? For many people with weight issues or morbid obesity, it is hard to stay on track. Even if you stay on course with an exercise regimen, you may find that after a certain amount of rapid weight loss you run into weight loss barriers. You may want to try exercises that switch up your normal routine. Adding an exercise ball to your plan will help strengthen your back muscles and improve your core. If you still find yourself stuck after switching things up, you may be a candidate for surgery for weight loss. You may qualify lap band surgery after trying exercise and dieting programs. Learn More
Posted - October 8, 2011
Mentally Prepare Yourself for Weight Loss
Although most Denton residents will come into a weight loss program prepared for the physical changes, it is perhaps the mental preparation that requires the most work. Individuals have to visualize where they want their lives to go, and must recognize that certain goals must be created and met in order to be successful in their weight loss goals. Learn More
Posted - September 30, 2011
Reaching your Weight Loss Goal
If you have been sticking closely to your diet and exercising regularly, but still can't seem to get to your target weight, you might have to make a few more adjustments to your lifestyle before you can get to where you want to be. The following dieting tips are especially important for North Texas residents who have undergone obesity surgery, such as gastric bypass procedure because your diet following the surgery has a large impact on its overall effectiveness. Patients that have had weight loss surgery in the past and are unable to lose weight often turn to the ROSE (Restorative Obesity Surgery, Edolumenal) procedure to achieve the desired results. Learn More
Posted - September 27, 2011
Stop Hunger after Lap Band Surgery
Increasing numbers of overweight and obese individuals in the Dallas area are choosing surgery for weight loss. This is especially true for those who have struggled with obesity and found little or no success using other weight loss strategies. For many overweight patients, the Lap Band procedure or another type of bariatric surgery offers the best chance for finally losing weight. After the surgery, the size of the stomach pouch restricts the amount of food and calories that can be consumed. But, will hunger be a problem when you are eating so much less? Learn More
Posted - September 27, 2011
Choosing Surgery to Lose Weight
Obesity is a large and common problem in the United States, and with it comes serious health conditions such as type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Overweight and obese individuals in the Plano area are turning to weight loss surgery to help them overcome the health obstacles that obesity presents. Patients that have a BMI or Body Mass Index that is greater than 40 often qualify for surgical assistance in overcoming their obesity. Those who suffer from chronic health conditions related to obesity may qualify if their BMI is 35 or more. Learn More
Posted - September 22, 2011
Lose Weight to Improve Memory
If you've been feeling like you forget things easily these days, it might not be your imagination. A recent study of obese people who were considering the gastric band or other weight loss surgery revealed that prior to surgery many overweight people had slightly lower than normal cognitive abilities than expected. Learn More
Posted - September 12, 2011
Eating Healthy after Gastric Bypass
If you have had a stomach bypass in the past, or you are currently considering it, then chances are that you already know bariatric surgery can help you lose weight by decreasing your daily food intake. But did you know that gastric bypass surgery could help you make healthier food choices, too? Learn More
Posted - September 6, 2011
Overcoming Emotional Eating
When you are upset, it's easy to consume hundreds of calories worth of comfort foods before you even realize it. These extra calories can sabotage the hard work you are doing to lose weight after lap band surgery. Try the tips below to overcome emotional eating: Learn More
