Grocery stores offer a wide range of healthy food options, but they can also be places of temptation. Fortunately, a bit of planning and tactical thinking can make healthier grocery shopping much easier. Planning Tips First, it helps to do some preparation before you head out to the store. These tips can help you focus…
While losing weight requires personal commitment, it always helps to have support. Your family can be a great support to you. Following are some ideas on how to involve your family in your weight loss journey. Discuss Your Needs Openly First, it helps to talk about it openly with your family. Make a list of…
Do you know what’s required to prepare for bariatric surgery? Weight loss surgery represents a turning point that will involve major changes in your diet and lifestyle. Rather than try to make those changes all at once, it’s best to start making preparations well in advance. Physical Preparation Given that the primary goal of bariatric…
An abdominal wall hernia, also known as a ventral hernia, is a small tear in the abdominal muscle wall. This small hole may allow a bit of the interior abdominal lining to poke through, along with the sections of intestine in some cases. Fortunately, many cases are mild, causing only minor discomfort. Common Causes of…
Acid reflux is often triggered by specific foods, so it stands to reason that avoiding those foods can help reduce the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)<. In addition, there are foods that are beneficial when it comes to dealing with GERD, so adding them to your diet can help keep symptoms to a minimum….
While working from home does provide more flexibility and overall freedom, it also makes it easy to get stuck in a sedentary lifestyle. The extra time spent sitting can make it difficult to maintain weight loss while working from home, but fortunately, there are some simple habits that can help you combat that problem. 1….
Part of gastric bypass surgery involves reducing your stomach to a small pouch, which many bypass patients refer to as a “stomach pouch.” Caring for your stomach pouch and making the most of your operation is key to successfully losing weight after a gastric bypass. About Stomach Pouches and Gastric Bypass In the course of…
Hiatal hernias can cause acid reflux and other problems. If a hiatal hernia causes GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), discomfort, or difficulty breathing, then it should be treated promptly. Hiatal Hernia Definition A hiatal hernia occurs in the diaphragm, which is a wall of muscle between your chest and abdominal region. In the center is a…
Not sure what to expect after gastric sleeve surgery? This procedure, also called a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, reduces the size of your stomach in order to limit how much food it will hold. The goal is to help support your weight loss efforts by encouraging you to prioritize healthy foods over empty calories. After surgery,…
Most weight loss surgery patients see rapid weight loss after going through their operation. However, it is difficult to maintain weight loss as the same rate after a few months. That can be discouraging, but consistency and support can help you keep moving forward. Weight Loss Challenges after Surgery First, it helps to know why…
Telemedicine has become much more prevalent in healthcare practices of all kinds, including bariatric medicine. Being able to handle consultations, dietitian sessions, and other support meetings virtually is beneficial to both doctors and patients alike. But how does telemedicine work for weight loss surgery patients specifically? While the surgery itself cannot be performed remotely (obviously),…
Frequent, persistent heartburn can make eating—and life in general—less pleasant, but there are ways to treat it. When dietary and lifestyle changes fail, surgical procedures such as the LINX Procedure can produce lasting relief. The Impact of Chronic Acid Reflux GERD, or gastroesophageal acid reflux, is a chronic condition in which you regularly experience difficult,…
Studies have found that one of the primary risk factors associated with COVID-19 is obesity. While the data is far from conclusive, there seems to be a relationship between excess weight and severe coronavirus symptoms, meaning maintaining a healthy weight could be one way to reduce the risk. Obesity Puts People at Risk for Severe…
Patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery< often see dramatic, life-changing results with long lasting mental and physical benefits. But the surgery itself requires a significant lifestyle change in order to be truly successful. So just how does gastric bypass surgery change lives? Physical Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery Significant weight loss that comes with…
The current pandemic has everyone spending lots of time indoors, which has been tough on those who are trying to improve their lifestyle with diet and exercise. Getting the nutrition and activity you need in order to maintain your health or lose weight can be a challenge, but it is possible with the tips we’ll…
