How to Stay Fit at Home If you’re stuck indoors, with a little creativity, there are many great options to get your body moving. It’s always a good reminder that, as stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Regular physical activity can help keep your thinking, learning, and
ObesityHelp had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Robert Kushner about obesity, weight loss, bariatric surgery, dieting, and how to lose weight successfully. You can look forward to two more articles where Dr. Kushner shares important information from his experience and insights. The information below is from the esteemed Dr. Kushner.
Typically, within the first 12-18 months of having WLS is when most of the excess body weight is metabolized throughout the body resulting in weight loss. After this period, maintaining a nutritious diet, a healthy lifestyle, and post-WLS medical follow-up compliance is crucial. Close follow-up care can help to facilitate
The most common WLS procedures of the Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, and Gastric Banding have occurrences of weight regain. Historically, the procedure with a better weight loss track record is the Gastric Bypass followed by Gastric Sleeve then the Gastric Band. However, we do see patients from all procedures returning
To lose weight regain after weight loss surgery (WLS), one must review weight gain as a whole. It is important to understand obesity and weight gain. The surgical management of obesity has become more popular to combat this worldwide epidemic. Obesity and Weight Gain According to the Centers for Disease
As a bariatric surgeon, I often hear how difficult it was for my patients to make their initial appointment with me. So, what got them to finally take that first step to a new lifestyle? After reading numerous blogs, books, and websites over the years and looking at my own
It's never too late to get started on your goals - embrace your motivation and get started today! The key to reaching your goals is to be persistent and consistent. Every day that you do that you're one step closer! The articles in this goal setting guide have been written
The ObesityHelp Team wishes a Happy Healthy Holidays season to all of the ObesityHelp Community members, visitors, and social media followers! We appreciate you, and we're grateful that we're making the journey together! You've worked hard all year for your weight loss, weight maintenance, health improvements, and the many other
Make a Game Plan & Survive The Holidays! The holidays can be a tricky time for weight loss surgery patients. Sometimes family gatherings alone may be somewhat stressful but then add off-program foods into the mix, and it can be a very trying time for bariatric folks. So, how can
Exercise, or physical activity, includes anything that gets you moving, such as walking, biking, or swimming. Regular physical activity is important for everyone, but it is crucial for people with diabetes and those at risk for diabetes. Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels
