When the clock struck midnight on December 31st, many people set goals for themselves in the coming year. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is, of course, to lose weight. Many people decide they will join a gym or follow a healthy diet to shed extra pounds. But for those who are clinically … Continue Reading

Surgery to help manage weight is growing in popularity because of the reliable, long-term results these techniques provide. The gastric sleeve procedure is a weight loss treatment that offers a low risk for complications and a relatively easy recovery period. However, patients must fulfill certain requirements to be eligible for this type of surgery. What Does the … Continue Reading

If you are overweight and looking for a weight loss solution, you are not alone. More than one-third of people in the United States are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – that is more than 78 million Americans! After trying other weight loss programs, you may be considering weight loss … Continue Reading

Why weight matters It’s important that we love ourselves as we are. After all, bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and very few of them meet the Hollywood ideal of flawless perfection. Whether we’re tall, short, slender or beefy, we should celebrate who we are. But, while self-acceptance is an important aspect of our … Continue Reading

Patients who are severely obese now have a more surgical alternative to lose weight than at any time in the past. After discussing the various options with a bariatric surgeon, or laparoscopic doctor, they must choose the type of surgery they prefer. Among those who choose long island gastric sleeve surgery, also known as a gastrectomy, … Continue Reading