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Obesity Factors Not Related to Extra Calories

Posted: Aug 26 in Gastric Band Blog tagged by admin

Experts agree that the best way to prevent or combat obesity is to balance a healthy diet with plenty of physical activity. However, some people find that cutting calories and exercising more does not produce the weight loss results they hoped for. In fact, you may find you’re gaining weight despite doing everything “right.” Learn more about weight gain that has nothing to do with too many calories.

3 Other Obesity Factors

Lack of Sleep

What does sleep have to do with obesity? Some people may find that missing out on eight hours leads to stress eating or late night snacking. But even if you’re not taking in extra calories, your body may still be holding on to more fat. Fatigue causes physiological stress, which causes your body to store fat more efficiently.

Too Much Stress

You probably don’t need a doctor to tell you if you’re feeling stressed out. But did you know that being mentally stressed can lead to weight gain? Stress can trigger a metabolic response to slow down and reserve resources, including fat and calories. Your body also releases stress hormones, like cortisol and leptin, which have been linked to an increase in belly fat.

Medication

Some medications can cause people to gain as much as 10 pounds per month. Prescriptions most commonly linked to weight gain include:

  • Steroids
  • Antidepressants
  • Antipsychotics
  • Antiseizure medications
  • Diabetes medications
  • High blood pressure medications
  • Heartburn medications

Should you stop taking your medicine to lose weight? No. But you may want to drink more water and make sure you’re getting plenty of exercise.

How Can You Avoid “Cheating” after Weight Loss Surgery?

Posted: Aug 17 in Gastric Band Blog by admin

In order to lose weight after weight loss surgery and keep it off for years, it may be necessary for you to reevaluate your relationship with food. Weight loss surgery can help curb your physical appetite and allow you to feel full on smaller portions, but most people don’t gain weight because they have an extraordinarily large appetite. For many people, the struggle with obesity occurs, in part, because of the reasons we eat that having nothing to do with physical hunger.

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Choosing the Right Exercise After Lap Band Surgery

Posted: Aug 11 in Gastric Band Blog by admin

Are you looking forward to starting a new workout routine after lap band surgery? If you haven’t exercised in a while, you may be hesitant or a little overwhelmed by the idea of regular physical activity. Fortunately, you have numerous fitness options to choose from to help you ease into and enjoy a more active lifestyle. Follow these simple steps to find the workout plan that’s right for you.

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Waiting Period Before Bariatric Surgery May Be Unnecessary

Posted: Jul 19 in Gastric Band Blog by admin

If you are relying on your health insurance provider to cover the costs related to your bariatric surgery, you may have heard about the mandatory waiting period. Many insurance companies require a patient to wait up to six months from receiving approval before they can have the actual surgery.

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Bariatric Surgery Can Resolve Female Sexual Dysfunction

Posted: Jul 10 in Gastric Band Blog by admin

Morbidly obese women suffering from Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) who undergo bariatric surgery, whether Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, can experience significant improvement in all aspects of their sexual function as quickly as six months after the procedure, according to recent research.

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