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The Link Between Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Obesity
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity are strongly correlated. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which an individual has excess fat stored in the liver cells. As the...
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Factors that Contribute to Obesity and Impact Your Health
With almost half of our society considered obese and roughly 20% in a weight range that would qualify them for weight loss surgery, surgeons and researchers are looking at the various factors that...
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How to Lose 100+ Pounds and Keep it Off
When you need to lose 100+ pounds, getting started on a weight loss plan can be daunting. Most of our patients tell us that the weight gain happened over a period of several years, but it is one...
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2 Ways Bariatric Surgery Affects a Woman’s Menstrual Cycle
Bariatric surgery affects a woman’s menstrual cycle by helping them lose a significant amount of weight and better regulate their hormones and bodily functions. Studies have found that bariatric...
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5 Tips for Finding Confidence after Bariatric Surgery
Finding confidence after bariatric surgery isn’t hard in the first few months post-operatively. One of the many benefits of bariatric surgery is the confidence you will gain after losing weight. The...
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Long Term Impact of Obesity on Your Health
The impact of obesity on your health is substantial. Obesity is quickly becoming the most significant health epidemic in the United States. Obesity is defined as the accumulation of body fat to the...
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5 Methods of Managing Addictive Behaviors after Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery is a significant stressor in your life and can lead to addictive behaviors after bariatric surgery. Many bariatric patients suffer, or have suffered, from psychological conditions...
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Calories vs. Macros: How to Achieve Weight Loss after Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss after bariatric surgery is centered around eating a healthy diet, yet many patients wonder if they should be tracking calories or macros to optimize their journey. Nutrition after bariatric...
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Weight Loss Tips For a Busy Schedule
As a surgeon, husband, and father, I have a very busy schedule. So, I have developed a few weight loss tips for a busy schedule that I use to keep myself healthy. 3 Weight Loss Tips For a Busy...
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5 Steps for Successful Weight Loss
Are you looking for tips for successful weight loss? You’re in the right place! Obesity is an epidemic. Worldwide, the rate of obesity has more than tripled since 1975. In the United States, close to...
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8 Tips for Talking to a Loved One About Obesity
Talking to a loved one about obesity can be a difficult conversation. Obesity affects nearly 42% of the American adult population, so the chances that you know someone who is suffering from this...
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4 Causes of Weight Fluctuations After Bariatric Surgery
Weight fluctuations after bariatric surgery are more common than many patients are led to initially believe. Weight loss surgery can help patients lose a significant amount of weight; however, it does...
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The Study of How Bariatric Surgery Improves Long Term Quality of Life in Type...
Several years ago, a study analyzed a group of patients and how bariatric surgery improves long term quality of life in type 2 diabetics. STAMPEDE (Surgical Treatment and Medications Potentially...
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How Obesity Shortens Life Expectancy
Obesity is quickly becoming the most significant health epidemic in the world. Studies have found that obesity shortens life expectancy by up to 10 years. Obesity is the 5th leading cause of death...
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How to Overcome a Weight Loss Plateau after Bariatric Surgery
A weight loss plateau after bariatric surgery is quite common and can be frustrating, especially if you have experienced success thus far on your weight loss journey. You can feel defeated when the...
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How Obesity Affects a Man’s Sperm Count
A new research study from the University of Copenhagen shows that obesity affects a man’s sperm count, and weight loss can double a man’s sperm quality. One study from the Harvard School of Public...
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Ozempic for Obesity: Weight Loss and Side Effects
Ozempic has become an increasingly popular drug and has many people asking if they can use Ozempic for obesity treatment. Ozempic is an injectible medication that’s primary purpose is to help manage...
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5 Bariatric Tips to Boost Mental Health
The topic of how to boost mental health has been swirling since the rise of social media. Whether talking about how to manifest your emotions or let go of things that don’t serve us, we can all agree...
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Methods to Managing Depression and Weight Gain
In many cases, our mood affects what and how we eat. It is normal for intense emotions to make us feel a loss of control when it comes to eating. So it is not surprising that there is a link between...
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The Importance of Support Groups in Bariatric Surgery Success
Bariatric surgery has become an increasingly popular and effective solution for individuals struggling with obesity. However, the journey towards weight loss and long-term success after surgery is not...
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