For people who are overweight, but either do not qualify for bariatric surgery or wish to pursue a less invasive approach, the Spatz3 adjustable gastric balloon is a great option. The balloon is saline filled and is inserted with an upper endoscopy under sedation. No incisions, general anesthesia, or a
There is no easy approach to weight loss. It’s always going to be a challenging balancing act. You have to make nutrition and exercise part of your daily routine, and that can be difficult. Personal health sometimes takes a back seat to parenting, work, and caring for family members. The
Life-Changing Weight Loss, Without Surgery - The Gastric Balloon If you have tried to lose weight in the past with little success, but are not ready or do not qualify for a more complicated gastric procedure, the Gastric Balloon may be a good solution. Gastric Balloons have been used as
With an increasing emphasis on the obesity epidemic in the United States, it seems only fitting that we should be adding to our arsenal of procedures able to combat it. Bariatric surgeons and patients alike have been anxiously awaiting the approval of Intragastric Balloons by the FDA and finally that
The options for people struggling with obesity have increased. The ORBERA Intragastric Balloon System was just approved by the FDA and is now available! I work with patients fighting obesity every day. Obesity affects more than 78.6 million U.S. adults and is one of the leading causes of preventable death
The ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System (also known as the ReShape Dual Balloon) is an exciting new development in the treatment of obesity. The ReShape Dual Balloon takes up space in the stomach to help patients limit portion sizes and feel full. Patients that are candidates for the ReShape Dual
Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving? It’s a much anticipated holiday of many traditions that brings family and friends together, a time for food festivities where recipes are shared and made, and a holiday to remember all that we are thankful for. There are so many reasons to love Thanksgiving day! Here
Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery, Body Contouring: The Good, The Bad, and The Truth Obesity According to the CDC, obesity in the United States rose from 30.5% in 1999 to 42.4% through 2018. Severe obesity rose from 4.7% to 9.2% during the same time. There has also been a significant jump
Endoscopic Weight Loss Therapies: Many of my patients find me because they feel they have reached a point where they have exhausted all non-invasive weight loss options. Despite being prescribed weight loss medications and modifying one’s diet and/or lifestyle, some patients still do not see the results they are looking
Before & After VSG with Karen Mack: Why I decided to have WLS When I decided to have surgery, I was 41 years old, and wow, did I feel old. I was tired all the time, I had no energy even to spend time with my husband or teenage kids,
