Beware of hidden calories. They’re everywhere! Simple substitutions and eliminations can cut thousands of calories per month. To understand how your body loses weight let’s oversimplify things. Of course, there are many genetic, metabolic and even psychological factors that influence the speed and amount of weight loss or gain that a person experiences with any [...]
As you already know, there are choices that have to be made when you’re considering weight loss surgery. You need to choose a surgeon, a program and of course, the operation you will have. The final decision as to what operation you undergo should be a decision YOU make.
Several studies have been completed for the purpose of identifying those patient populations that really require, or will benefit from vitamin supplementation. One such population is patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.
Although bariatric surgery is the most effective means for achieving weight loss for morbidly obese patients, there is no “magic bullet” for patients that requires no work on their part to achieve success.Any life-changing procedure requires a life-long change and commitment to do what is required to succeed.
The Lap-Band operation is the safest and least invasive surgical option for weight loss today. The Lap-Band device allows patients to eat less and feel full sooner. Read more...
Candidates will have a BMI equal to or greater than 40, or between 35 and 40 with medical problems associated with their obesity. Read more...
