<p>Content that relates to bariatric surgery before and after patient has undergone a procedure</p>
If you’re exploring the possibility of weight loss surgery, but you aren’t sure who qualifies, or how, this weight loss surgery checklist will help you navigate the process. Here’s a look at the medical requirements needed to qualify, as well as the physical and mental preparations required for weight loss surgery. Are you a Candidate
We’re frequently asked questions about what happens to your body after weight loss, whether the weight loss is post-surgery or through diet, nutrition and exercise — or a combination of those. One common side effect of any type of weight loss program is excess loose skin. Dramatic weight loss can lead to excess skin, which
BMI is a calculation that assigns a number based on your height and weight. You can calculate yours here. People who have a BMI under 18.5 are classified as underweight; 18.5 to 24.9 as normal weight; 25 to 29.9 as overweight; 30 or over as obese; and 40 or over as severely obese. BMI is
If you’re considering having weight loss surgery, much of your research is probably focused on the amount of weight you can expect to lose, the best procedure for your situation, and what to expect while you’re recovering from the procedure. Understanding what changes your body may undergo in the months and years ahead, in addition
After weight loss surgery, regardless of procedure, the size of the stomach and/or the structure of the digestive system is changed in ways that prevent the patient from taking in too much food. The severe restriction of calorie intake is what causes the weight loss. But lesser-known is that bariatric surgery can also make the
More than a quarter of a million patients underwent bariatric surgery of one type or another in 2017, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). In general, it is a safe and effective protocol that involves a structural change to the digestive system – regardless of which procedure you undergo –
You’ve made the decision to have weight loss surgery and the day is fast approaching. There’s typically a short hospital stay following bariatric surgery, so even if you’re just having an outpatient procedure, deciding what to bring to the hospital with you ahead of time is a good idea. This article shares some of the
According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, 228,000 bariatric procedures were performed last year. The majority of them were sleeve (59.39 percent) and gastric bypass (17.80 percent) procedures, but more and more people are committing to weight loss surgery every year. If you’ve decided to have weight loss surgery, then finding out
You’ve done the research. You’ve discussed options with your doctor, and decided on lap-band surgery. Congratulations – it’s a big decision, and a big step forward in your weight-loss journey. That’s the big picture, but now you’re wondering about the details. How can you best prepare for surgery? What will recovery be like? And how
Are you considering a tummy tuck and you want to know what you’ll be looking at in terms of recovery and after-care? Everything from what surgeons actually do during the procedure, to what you need to do to ensure a speedy recovery? Well, the purpose of this guide is to answer all of the questions