4th Aug, 2023
Despite their high costs and poor insurance coverage, Ozempic and Wegovy are important medications used in the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Ozempic (generic name: semaglutide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, while Wegovy (generic name: semaglutide injection) is the higher dose form of semaglutide used specifically for weight management. With so many people taking Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss and… Read more »
28th Jul, 2023
Happiness is a fundamental aspect of human well-being, deeply intertwined with physical and mental health. As a physician, I firmly believe that the connection between body and mind plays a crucial role in overall life satisfaction. In recent years, metabolic surgery has emerged as a transformative intervention for individuals struggling with obesity and related health issues. Beyond the measurable health improvements, I am often struck… Read more »
7th Jul, 2023
Obesity is a complex environmental condition that affects millions of people around the world. Traditional methods of weight loss, such as diet and exercise, fall entirely short in providing long-term, sustainable results. They simply don't work. In recent decades, metabolic surgery has emerged as the only proven avenue for people with severe obesity. Not only does it lead to significant weight loss, but it also… Read more »
23rd Jun, 2023
We may think of Covid 19 when we read the words "global health epidemic," but there's another one—obesity. This environmental disease affects millions of individuals worldwide and poses significant challenges to public health. Traditional methods of weight loss, such as dieting and exercise, and even programs that are medically supervised, simply don't work for individuals with severe obesity. In recent years, metabolic surgery, also known… Read more »
19th May, 2023
The most successful bariatric patients tend to be those who see weight-loss surgery as a tool, not a quick fix. If you’re considering weight-loss surgery, it’s important to be prepared for specific lifestyle changes to help ensure long-term success and minimize the risk of weight regain and its associated health problems. Here’s what the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) recommends. Lifestyle Changes… Read more »
24th Mar, 2023
People considering weight-loss surgery tend to have lots of questions, and one of them often relates to weight. How overweight do you need to be for weight loss surgery? Guidelines regarding weight-loss surgery continue to lower the body weight required to qualify, which means more people are eligible. Current BMI Guidelines for Weight Loss Surgery The newest guidelines generally talk about a body mass index (BMI)… Read more »
27th Jan, 2023
If you or a loved one suffers with type 2 diabetes, and tens of millions of Americans do, then it would serve you well to learn a little bit more about metabolic surgery. The data has been accumulating for many decades to the point where today, all the major diabetes and endocrine societies around the world recommend metabolic surgery as a primary treatment for type… Read more »
13th Jan, 2023
People who are actively researching bariatric surgery are often looking for answers to similar questions. One of them relates to whether or not bariatric surgery is an outpatient procedure. The short answer is that it's not quite outpatient — but it's close. Defining "Outpatient" We usually define “outpatient” procedures as those in which a person can come into the center or hospital, undergo a short… Read more »
23rd Dec, 2022
People considering bariatric surgery have many questions about the procedure and what to expect before, during, and after. One common question is whether bariatric surgery is reversible. In most cases, the short answer is no. But of course, there is always a bit more to the story. And really, there are better questions to ask. Understanding Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery has evolved over at least… Read more »
9th Dec, 2022
We're fortunate to work with many wonderful patients here at Nevada Surgical. We perform procedures that can truly be described as life changing, from metabolic surgeries to truly effective incontinence treatments. It's why we take the feedback we receive so personally. Here's what recent patients share about their experience at Nevada Surgical. Dr. Sasse Gave Me a Tool to Help Better My Life "Nevada surgical… Read more »