How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain! It is difficult to avoid holiday weight gain since this is the time of year when food becomes the center of attention at many gatherings, from grandma’s famous holiday pound cake to Aunt Erma’s dumplings. People show their appreciation by bringing in sweet treats
Few things affect us as profoundly as our relationships. Relationships can be a source of great joy and happiness, think of a best friend, a comforting family member, or a beloved co-worker. Unfortunately, however, some relationships leave us feeling sad, anxious, angry, frustrated, and lonely; and unfortunately, such emotions go
Endoscopic Non-Surgical Treatment for Weight Regain Weight loss after bariatric surgery is life-altering, and in most cases, it not only gives patients health benefits but the freedom to do things they couldn’t do before. Many patients experience a small amount of weight regain after they hit their initial low weight.
My office received a call in the spring of 2018 from a woman who was desperate for help. Tearfully, she relayed to my office that she had an open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery 15 years ago with my father when he was in practice. She said she was calling my
A very common question asked by metabolic surgery patients is how to lose weight regain after weight loss surgery. Before we tackle this complex issue, let’s visit a few principles about weight loss, weight gain, and general weight management. Weight management is a complicated and complex issue; it’s influenced by
Do you really want to read one more article on regain after weight loss surgery? No, I didn't think so. I decided if I had more information on WHY my body loves to be fat, then maybe I could understand it and work to overcome it. I recently watched a
I’m sure my story is familiar to many of you. I’ve been overweight/obese for as long as I can remember. It feels as if I’ve been dieting my whole life. So much so, that I consider myself a pro at losing weight. Losing weight was never the problem, keeping it
My story of tackling weight regain, I imagine, might have elements similar to many of yours. Throughout most of my life, I would lose weight, gain it back plus more, and lose it again. I was a chunky kid. My nickname in grade school was Big Butt Bonnie. I remember
Despite bariatric surgery being an effective tool for weight loss, it’s challenging to know who will experience weight regain after surgery. Understandably, weight regain is a common fear for those who are considering or have undergone weight loss surgery. If you have regained, you can stop weight regain after bariatric surgery.
Bariatric and metabolic surgery have gained widespread acceptance mainly due to the long-term reduction in mortality and significant improvement in co-morbid conditions such as diabetes type II and high blood pressure. Beyond the health benefits, there is a drastic improvement in the quality of life. Over time, we find that,
