Editor's Note: This article by Dr. Arya M. Sharma is part one of a five-part series, "Why I Support Bariatric Surgery". Why I Support Bariatric Surgery (Part 1) Let me start this post with a few disclaimers: 1) I am not a surgeon and do not get paid based
AMA Classifying Obesity as a Disease The American Medical Association (AMA) has officially defined obesity as a disease. While pundits and talk show hosts are certain to make light of the AMA’s classification, the fact remains that 30% of Americans are obese. In a study released by the Robert Wood Johnson
If you’ve wondered about the facts on bariatric surgery, I’m going to provide you with the key points for bariatric surgery procedures. Additionally, I’ll discuss solid information about each of the mainstream procedures. Bariatric Procedure Key Points 1) Patients with the band will lose around 40% of excess weight. When
Weight Stalls and Plateaus You are keeping your end of the bargain. You are eating right, exercising often, and respecting the weight loss tool you have been given. So, when you step on to the scale and it doesn't budge for weeks at a time, it can be especially frustrating
According to allergist Clifford Basset, MD, this spring is going to be one of the worst allergy seasons to date. So be prepared allergy sufferers! How much do you know about allergies? Test your allergy IQ with this quiz. True or False? True or False: People with weed allergies are
Dr. Guillermo Alvarez of Endobariatric answers a question on the minds of many who are considering or have had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG): Why does the sleeve get swollen? Transcript of VSG Q & A'S: The Swollen Sleeve Hello and welcome to the question of the week. I am Dr.
Will It Hurt? Dr. Guillermo Alvarez of Endobariatric answers a question on the minds of many who are considering weight loss surgery. Most specifically in this case, the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG). Transcript of VSG Q & A'S: Will It Hurt? Hello everyone. I am Dr. Alvarez and this is
Bariatric Foodie writer Nikki Massie defines the period between being a new and long-term post-op as "bariatric adolescence" and says it comes complete with rebellion. How do you stay the course during this tricky post-op developmental stage? Read what she has to say and join the conversation! Bariatric adolescence. I
Disaster preparedness is important no matter where you live. As a new weight loss surgery (WLS) post-op, disaster preparedness requires more planning and preparation. In addition to the basic necessities of a good first aid kit and other supplies, you also need to have a stash of weight loss surgery
What does having bariatric surgery say about you? And what will others think? In her continuing series, "What's your story?" Bariatric Foodie author Nikki Massie sheds light on these tough questions. In my last blog post, I went explained my belief that we each have a story to tell about
