Obesity Blog

Category: Weight Loss

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How Long Does It Take to Recover After Weight Loss Surgery?

August 15, 2019 | Weight Loss

Minimally invasive techniques for weight loss surgery result in a shorter recovery period. Here’s what patients need to know about achieving long-term success. People decide to undergo weight loss (or “bariatric”) surgery for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s boosting...

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Study Reveals How Weight Loss Surgery Impacts Insulin Production

August 12, 2019 | Weight Loss

Weight loss surgery has long been used to treat Type II diabetes. Now, a new study provides further insight into how the procedure helps regulate insulin levels. Weight loss surgery is a widely used and effective treatment for a variety...

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What to Expect on the Day of Your Weight Loss Surgery

July 22, 2019 | Weight Loss

You’ve made the crucial decision to have weight loss surgery — now it’s time to prepare for your procedure. You’ve decided to have life-changing weight loss surgery, but now you’re probably wondering what the experience entails. As with any surgery,...

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Breaking Down Misconceptions about Weight Loss Surgery

July 14, 2019 | Weight Loss

Considering bariatric surgery? Our physicians help clear up four common myths about the procedure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 40% of adults and 20% of adolescents in the United States are obese. Though the condition...

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How to Maintain Lifestyle Changes After Weight Loss Surgery

June 04, 2019 | Weight Loss

Bariatric surgery is an important step toward a healthier lifestyle, but what happens after you have the procedure? Bariatric surgery is an important milestone in many patients’ weight loss journey, but it’s by no means the end of that journey....

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How to Figure Out Your BMI — And What It Means

April 12, 2019 | Weight Loss

  Calculating your BMI can help you discover your health risks — and determine whether or not you’re a good candidate for weight loss surgery.   While bariatric surgery can be a life-changing, or even life-saving, procedure for many patients,...

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6 Reasons You Should Consider Weight Loss Surgery This Year

April 03, 2019 | Weight Loss

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...

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Is Surgery Right for You? Ask a Weight Loss Clinic

December 26, 2018 | Weight Loss

There is no perfect, one-size-fits-all way to lose weight and maintain a healthy body. To succeed, you must find the method that fits you and commit to your goal long term—and you’ll also benefit from expert medical advice, treatment, and...

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How Can a Weight Loss Clinic Help Me?

December 26, 2018 | Weight Loss

Excess weight is a common problem in this country. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults in the United States are currently obese and an even greater number are overweight. If you...

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What Causes Obesity?

December 26, 2018 | Weight Loss

There is more to obesity than just how much food you eat. It is a complex condition, one that affects more than 78 million people in this country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is the number one...

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