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How to Explain Business to Your Grandparents

Quality Care For Every Patient Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, […]

How to Prepare for Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery—also called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB)—is a type of bariatric surgery that involves creating a small pouch out of a patient’s existing stomach. This scheduled surgery requires careful preparation, as the end result demands a lifelong commitment to healthy diet and exercise habits. Months before the surgery, patients must attend a presurgical […]

Signs It’s Time To Consider Weight-Loss Surgery

If you’re unhappy with your weight because it’s causing health problems or keeping you from living your life fully, you may wonder if weight-loss surgery could be an option for you. Weight-loss surgery – which is also known as bariatric surgery – is not for everyone, but it may be an effective way to help […]

10 Myths of Bariatric Surgery – Six will shock you

Obesity is often thought to be just a weight-related condition. More studies, however, have found that it affects many other organs in the body and can be a threat to overall health and wellness. Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is a popular treatment method for obesity. There are several myths and misconceptions about […]

Where do I start if I want weight loss surgery?

Weight loss surgery requires a commitment to lifestyle changes, including what you eat and how often you exercise. We help you set the groundwork, so you’re mentally and physically prepared for life after bariatric surgery. The entire process, from consultation to surgery, generally takes about six months to complete. It often depends on you and […]

Pandemic Has Many Kids Struggling With Weight Issues

Kids and teens are already struggling to learn outside the classroom during the pandemic, but lockdowns and quarantines are also making it hard for them to control their weight, child health experts say. Lost routines, economic insecurity and grief are making things more challenging for children who struggle with their weight, whether it’s with obesity or anorexia, […]

Choosing a Type of Weight Loss Surgery

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: Is it an option for you?

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 […]