Types of Weight Loss Surgeries Existing surgeries help with weight loss in different ways. Restrictive surgeries work by shrinking the size of the stomach and slowing down digestion. A normal stomach can hold about 3 pints of food. After surgery, the stomach may at first hold as little as an ounce, although later that could stretch to 2 or 3 […]
Weight-loss surgery changes the shape and function of your digestive system. This surgery may help you lose weight and manage medical conditions related to obesity. These conditions include diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Weight-loss surgery is also known as bariatric surgery. There are various surgical procedures, but all […]
Looking for more information on the duodenal switch surgery? Do you live in around League City? We can help! What is Duodenal Switch? The duodenal switch procedure, gastric reduction duodenal switch, is a weight loss surgery procedure that is composed of a restrictive and a malabsorptive aspect. The restrictive portion of the surgery involves removing approximately 70% […]
Dr. Obos Ekhaese is a well-experienced general surgeon who specializes in Bariatric, Complex Hernia repair, Reflux, Robotic, Endoscopic, Revision Bariatric, and Global Surgery.
What’s With the Weight Gain? If you started taking in more calories than usual or cutting back on exercise, you wouldn’t be surprised if the numbers on the scale crept higher. But what if you’re doing everything the same as you always do, and your weight still goes up? It’s time to delve a little […]
Healthcare personnel continue to be on the front line of the nation’s fight against this deadly pandemic. Healthcare personnel’s race and ethnicity, underlying health conditions, occupation type, and job setting can contribute to their risk of acquiring COVID-19 and experiencing severe outcomes, including death. By providing critical care to those who are or might be […]
Deprivation just triggers overeating, so here’s what experts recommend as you become surrounded by treats. Warnings about holiday weight gain are as plentiful as eggnog, chocolate and Christmas cookies. So it may come as a surprise that some experts say it’s OK to indulge a bit through the season. Giving yourself permission to eat a […]
As many of our daily routines remain restricted during the coronavirus pandemic, it can be difficult to find the motivation to exercise. With the challenges of working from home and limited access to fitness facilities, you may be finding it hard to stick to a workout routine. You may be missing the camaraderie of the […]
Demographic, socioeconomic and cultural factors all add to sizeable gender gap. A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has identified demographic, socioeconomic and cultural factors that contribute to a major gender disparity among U.S. men and women undergoing weight loss surgeries. Men undergo the surgeries in far […]
Bariatric surgery is a life-altering experience. No matter which weight loss surgery you choose, the procedure is expensive and will require that you make big changes to your lifestyle. As with any surgery, there are benefits and shortcomings to consider. In some cases, the impact on your life may make you wonder if it is […]
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