If you’re considering weight-loss surgery, you probably have questions about what type of anesthesia your surgeon will recommend. The American Society of Anesthesiologists describes four types of anesthesia: general, IV monitored with sedation, regional and local. General anesthesia is used for major procedures, where the patient is rendered unconscious and most body functions slow, which
Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, controls metabolism, which is how the body uses energy from food. When thyroid function is compromised, it can affect: Body temperature Heartbeat How efficiently you burn calories Hypothyroidism can make you feel sluggish, and if your body isn’t using food efficiently, it can lead to weight gain and obesity. The
When comparing your options for weight loss drugs and bariatric procedures, consider what your goal is, how quickly you want to get there and at what cost. Knowing what outcomes you can expect, as well as whether there are any safety concerns or side effects will allow you make an educated decision. Below you’ll find
As you’re getting ready for your first appointment with your bariatric surgeon, your goal is probably to make the visit as productive as possible. This article will guide you through what to expect during your initial consultation, including suggestions on how to prepare for the appointment, what to bring with you and questions that you
Minimally invasive procedures limit the size of any incisions, which lessens healing time. Non-invasive procedures don’t require incisions or skin-puncturing, or the removal of tissue. However, both categories are still surgery, which means there can be soreness, swelling and a needed recovery period. But which type of weight loss surgery is the least invasive? Minimally
Most bariatric surgeries leave either very small scars – in the case of laparoscopies – or no scars at all, as in the case of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. However, if scarring is a possibility for the procedure you want to have, there are things that you can do to minimize the scar. Scars are 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
Most major insurance companies offer some form of coverage when it comes to weight loss procedures, including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and lap-bands. While many plans have begun covering these surgeries, it’s important to do your research on which carriers do and do not offer assistance. See Insurance Soma Bariatrics Accepts Below, you’ll find a
Weight loss is a journey. It often starts out easy, because early results are encouraging, and a new eating and exercise plan is stimulating and different. But when you have a lot of weight to lose, that journey can turn into an up-and-down ride where the gains – even small ones – seem to overshadow
If you are thinking about having bariatric surgery in the Los Angeles area, the most important decisions you will make will be choosing your doctor, the type of surgery, and the facility where the surgery will be performed. “The most common weight-loss operations done today (gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy) are effective