If you are thinking about Medicare and bariatric surgery and wondering whether you can get Medicare coverage, then here is some good news. Medicare covers bariatric surgery provided you meet the requirements. However, there is no blanket coverage for all types of weight-loss procedures with Medicare. What are the requirements for coverage? The requirements for…
The childhood obesity rate in the United States is of epidemic proportions. Nearly one third of kids between the ages of ten and seventeen are overweight or obese (body mass index of 30 or higher). The following are some of the health risks associated with childhood obesity. High blood pressure and high cholesterol – Both…
A 2001 study by the American Gastroenterological Association found that prescription and over-the-counter medications to treat acid reflux account for over $11 billion in pharmaceutical sales. This staggering number should come as no surprise given the fact that one-third of the American population suffers from acid reflux. These medications are designed to do one thing:…
Maintaining an exercise routine can often go the way of the New Year’s Resolution—it’s adhered to for a few weeks, then pushed aside by other, more pressing issues. And not having a doable plan in place can be one of the greatest deterrents to maintaining your fitness goals and keeping off added weight. The following…
Obesity has long been known to contribute to several serious health conditions, including heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis. However, it may also affect oral health as well. A recent study published in 2016 indicates that individuals who are overweight or obese have a significantly higher risk of developing periodontal disease. In fact, obese participants in…
When you are anticipating your new life after bariatric surgery and looking forward to all the accompanying health benefits, it’s important to properly prepare for your surgery so the end result is everything you are imagining. Adhering to the following pre-surgery checklist will help you ensure you get the best results from your weight loss…
Now that your bariatric surgery is behind you, it’s time to begin tracking the results. You wouldn’t take a car trip without a map, and you should not have bariatric surgery without mapping out exactly how you’ll achieve your ultimate goal(s). The following tips will give you some things to think about and implement when…
Obesity increases the risk of many different diseases and health issues, and gout can be included in that list. For over a century, the medical community has known about the connection between gout and cardiovascular disease, and the relationship between gout and obesity is just as compelling. What is Gout? Gout, which is a form…
Eating a variety of healthy, nutrient rich foods is critical to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Eating fresh fish once or twice a week is a great way to get plenty of protein without adding a lot of unhealthy fats. Fresh salmon is an especially good choice because it contains an abundance of beneficial…
Has your weight loss ground to a halt? You have had some success and lost a good deal of weight, but now the weight loss has stopped, even though you are still following the same healthy eating and exercise guidelines? A weight loss plateau can be maddening, but it’s important to get past it if…
Why Are We Overweight? Overeating and Emotional Triggers Why do we gain weight and become overweight or obese? While it may comfort those of us who are severely overweight to think that we were genetically sentenced to this condition, this is likely not the case. Research has shown that the so-called “obesity genes” play only…
The Worst Ways to Lose Weight Aside from fad diets that come and go, there are many terrible ways to lose weight. Some of these are not only ineffective, but can also be very dangerous as well. Here, we’ll go over a few of the worst ways to lose weight. Diet Pills and Weight-Loss Supplements…
Bariatric Surgery Revision While weight loss surgery has a very high success rate, sometimes this surgery is not successful the first time and bariatric surgery revision is needed. Bariatric surgery revision is a second weight loss surgery performed on patients whose first procedure was not successful. First Bariatric Surgery Unsuccessful Some patients who need weight…
The number of obese teens has increased dramatically during the last several years, and many of these teens experience serious health problems as a result. Depending on the circumstances, bariatric surgery, such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or LAP band surgery, may be an appropriate treatment to help teens with these health issues. When medically…
Did you know that it is very important to exercise after bariatric surgery? Operations such as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy help severely overweight persons establish new, healthier eating habits by greatly reducing food their intake. But these procedures only lay the foundation for a healthier lifestyle, which must include daily physical activity. Exercise will…
