People who struggle with heart disease are often eligible to get weight loss surgery at a lower BMI level than those who do not have any obesity related illnesses. [Read more]
31
Mar
31
Mar
People who struggle with heart disease are often eligible to get weight loss surgery at a lower BMI level than those who do not have any obesity related illnesses. [Read more]
16
Mar
Following bariatric surgery, weight loss surgeons in Albany, GA agree that exercise is an important component of recovery and an ongoing tool for weight control. If you have had a bariatric surgery such as Lap Band, exercise is now part of your life. However, it is important to begin your new exercise regimen by beginning slow. [Read more]
24
Jan
An advisory committee with the FDA recently determined that lap band surgery is suitable for patients with a BMI (body mass index) as low as 30. The weight loss surgery had previously been recommended for those who were at least 100 pounds overweight with a BMI of at least 40.
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02
Jul
Undergoing weight loss surgery in Georgia is a big commitment. It also requires taking on a certain amount of risk, as any surgery or major medical procedure carries some risk. It cannot be said, therefore, that anyone who has weight loss surgery is not serious about losing weight or committed to weight loss. And yet, some people who have weight loss surgery find themselves struggling to reach their goal weight or regaining weight that they’ve lost. How does this happen, and how can you prevent it from happening to you? [Read more]
18
Jun
Your metabolism has a reputation for being the culprit behind weight gain and obesity. In many people’s minds, a slow metabolism is to blame for their inability to lose weight while a friend who may eat the same amount of food doesn’t gain a pound. The truth is, however, that metabolism doesn’t work the way that you’d expect, and it’s very rare that a slow metabolism is the cause of weight gain. [Read more]
22
Nov
Weight loss surgery can provide a permanent solution to your struggles with obesity. However, there are many factors to consider when creating a weight loss surgery program.