19th Jul, 2024
Bariatric surgery has come a long way in the past 75 years. While the most noteworthy improvements have been in the safety and simplicity of current procedures and eliminating side effects and complications, the success rate of bariatric surgery has also improved. Today, the most widely performed procedure is sleeve gastrectomy, with Roux en Y gastric bypass and duodenal switch playing smaller roles. All are… Read more »
12th Jul, 2024
Decades of research have shown bariatric surgery to be a successful treatment for obesity. Not only does it lead to substantial weight loss, it has a profound effect on a number of obesity-related health risks—and type 2 diabetes is a standout. Here's how bariatric surgery affects type 2 diabetes. Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes First, let's address the reality we're facing. The prevalence of obesity… Read more »
14th Jun, 2024
Bariatric surgery, which includes gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, duodenal switch and gastric banding, among others, is often subject to various judgments and misconceptions. Let's explore a few. It's the Easy Way Out One common misconception is that bariatric surgery is an easy fix for weight loss. In reality, it's a well-proven, safe, and effective medical treatment for the deadly conditions of obesity and diabetes. Is… Read more »
31st May, 2024
Nutrition is an important consideration for health, no matter who you are. But following bariatric surgery, it's particularly helpful to adopt a well-structured diet plan. Not only will eating a nutritious diet support your weight loss journey, it will minimize stomach upset and maintain your health. That means in most instances, it's very likely that you'll need to change your diet after bariatric surgery. Here's… Read more »
24th May, 2024
It's our experience that people considering weight-loss surgery have a number of questions (a good thing!). One of the questions we hear relates to procedures. Specifically, what is the difference between gastric bypass and gastric sleeve? The short answer is that laparoscopic gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy are both effective surgical procedures for weight loss, but procedures, mechanisms and outcomes vary for each. Let's… Read more »
17th May, 2024
People considering bariatric surgery, or metabolic surgery as it's increasingly known, have a series of questions. One of the most common is whether bariatric surgery is painful. The short answer is not very! Every surgical procedure carries with it some degree of pain or at least discomfort. But millions of us undergo surgery every year and manage to get through that pain pretty well, so… Read more »
13th Apr, 2024
In the realm of health and wellness battling obesity and diabetes, I meet a lot of great people who find themselves navigating a complex landscape of treatments and interventions. It seems as though options abound, ranging from pharmaceutical drugs touted on every TV channel to surgical procedures. In recent years, two approaches have garnered attention for their efficacy in addressing weight management and type 2… Read more »
22nd Mar, 2024
One of the most frequently asked questions relating to bariatric surgery is whether someone qualifies for the procedure at a certain weight. "Can I get bariatric surgery at 190 pounds?" is something many people search online or ask our center directly. The short answer is yes, especially if your height is lower than 5'2". But the longer answer is worth the read to understand exactly… Read more »
15th Mar, 2024
A recent study commented on the increased risk of depression among people with obesity, an association we have long observed in clinical practice. Previous research indicates that depression and obesity tend to run together, meaning that the heavier we are, the more likely we are to be depressed. But the reverse is also true: the more we lose some of that weight and move toward… Read more »
1st Mar, 2024
The minimum weight for bariatric surgery is often a lot lower than people think. And it is not because the surgeons just want to do more cases or make more money, but rather because the health data shows unambiguously that illness goes down and health improves after bariatric surgery—even at lower weights than we once imagined. The Newest Guidelines For Minimum Weight Requirements The newest… Read more »