This is the third article in the three-part series on the information discussed by Dr. Nowzaradan, My 600lb Life Doctor at the 2016 ObesityHelp National Conference as the Keynote and Fireside Chat Speaker. If you'd like to catch up and review the other two articles, Dr. Now discusses his insights
Constipation is a very common symptom in the general population, we have ALL suffered from it at some point in our lives. It usually resolves with minimal intervention. Even though a minority of people seek medical attention, it continues to account for about 8 million physician visits a year. Symptoms
The Misconception of a WLS Pouch A big misconception in bariatric surgery from the general public is the idea that surgery works in a mechanical fashion, meaning a small WLS pouch or a small sleeve of a stomach is responsible for the individual to eat less and lose weight. The most
Following gastric bypass surgery, some patients report experiencing the condition of reactive hypoglycemia. The name, reactive hypoglycemia, defines what is happening. Why Reactive Hypoglycemia After RNY Occurs? Reactive indicates that the body is reacting or responding to a change, and this reaction is typically caused by eating sugar or simple
My Viewpoint of WLS Many of my patients' questions are focused on the goal they will achieve with weight loss surgery (WLS), for instance, how much weight will they lose? And, how fast? I respond to them with an educated estimate according to the findings of highly regarded research conducted
The Obesity, Metabolism and Weight Loss Surgery Connection Obesity is a chronic relapsing condition, which means short-term therapies have a very high likelihood of failure. So far, the only proven and effective long-term therapy has been bariatric/metabolic surgery. Obesity is a complex disease and we have recently started appreciating its
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
Gastric banding — or LAP-BAND® — is a popular weight loss procedure, and has helped thousands of people lose weight since it was approved by the FDA in 2001. During this procedure, an inflatable band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach, creating a small pouch above the
The decision to undergo weight loss surgery is a complicated one, which is why it should also be an informed one. Patients who arrive at these crossroads often face more than just extra weight. Co-morbidities associated with obesity include diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and other chronic medical conditions. One of
There’s a lot of buzz about the Mini Bypass recently and sometimes misinformation gets out that can cause confusion. There are many questions about what the Mini Bypass is and why a doctor would recommend it. There are many factors that should be considered before you make the decision of
