28th Aug, 2020
With different procedures available, and some centers favoring one over the other, how does one learn which kind of weight loss surgery is most effective? We will look at some comparative studies, but it is important to keep in mind that the wisest approach is to balance both “effectiveness," which usually defined as pounds lost and health restored, with safety and side effects. Weight Loss Surgery… Read more »
18th Oct, 2018
There are a few reasons you might not feel any restriction after weight-loss surgery. For one, restriction is actually believed to be very important for losing weight and getting healthier. I know, that sounds crazy, but if you’re worried about not feeling restriction after weight-loss surgery, here's what to understand. Dated Views of Success In the old days, the pioneers of weight-loss surgery, or what… Read more »
29th Aug, 2018
Every individual is different, and each person’s biology and metabolism are different. Furthermore, each person‘s commitment to eating a lower carbohydrate diet, and a daily regimen of increased exercise is… you guessed it, different. So, it stands to reason that not every person is going to lose as much weight as the maximum possible and keep it off forever. Also, we must keep… Read more »
10th Apr, 2017
weight-loss surgery. Today the laparoscopic sleeve procedure takes about 45 minutes and is very safe and effective. Kent C. Sasse, M.D., MPH, FACS, FASCRS, FASMBS Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Nevada School of Medicine]]> Read more »
4th Apr, 2017
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting on March 14 in San Diego. Bariatric surgery performed prior to total hip or knee replacement reduced in-hospital and 90-day postoperative complications and improved patient health. In this study involving over 3,600 patients utilizing a study design to eliminate selection bias, obese patients who had bariatric surgery first were 75% less likely to have in-hospital complications from a… Read more »