Blood clots developing in the deep veins (Deep Venous Thrombosis, or DVT) of the legs and thighs of bariatric patients are a major cause of concern and morbidity. These clots are especially dangerous because they can break free and travel through the heart and lodge in the main arteries of
With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, February is known not only for Valentines Day but also as American Heart Month. Since 1964, American Heart Health Month has put a national spotlight on the seriousness of heart disease and
Why I decided to have WLS Food and I have had a love/hate relationship my whole life…UNTIL I said ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! My struggle with food started at a very young age. My early memories of being called “chunky and the little round girl” every day as terms of endearment
It doesn’t matter where you are on your weight loss journey, whether you are dieting, in a medically supervised weight loss program, are a WLS post-op or considering weight loss surgery, you've heard that diet soda is bad for you. You don’t have the motivation or nothing has persuaded you
Scars The 411 About Surgical Scar Revision: Everyone's got scars. When you think about it, aren't scars amazing? Your body uses its natural healing abilities to repair its own damaged skin, muscle, and even bone. This article will discuss skin scars and their treatment. Usually, whenever there is damage to
Failure to Thrive. Those three words jumped off the page at me as I made my way through the hospital doors to be admitted. After countless followup visits, IV hydration treatments, banana bags full of nutrients, endoscopies, swallow tests, shots, and ER visits the decision was made to re-admit me
How Your Metabolism Changes Throughout Your Life - It’s a well-known fact that metabolism (the chemical process by which the body converts food into energy for life-sustaining tasks) decreases with age, but a recent study reveals some surprising results. Before we dive into the details and implications of this information
For potential bariatric surgical patients, we often begin our consultations for weight loss surgery by explaining, “We are operating on you, not making the Twinkie or potato chips healthier.” Sounds obvious, but the point is often missed. For those afflicted with weight issues, there is constant turbulence. They are often
With all of the excellent food choices that surround us, weight gain is a common occurrence. However, gaining weight after a plastic surgery procedure is a significant issue and has an extra set of consequences. Postoperative weight gain can occur for many reasons, including changes in hormonal levels and the
Are you someone that feels in control all day and falls apart in the evening? Are you a nighttime snacker? You are not alone because the “Nighttime Blues” affects us all. You might be a Night Time Snacker. Whether we are relaxing in the evening watching tv or sitting in front of
