One-third of adults in the United States are obese and projections for the year 2030 show that number will rise to forty-two percent. Morbid obesity will have doubled by the same year, and eleven percent of the population will be one hundred or more pounds over their ideal body weight. Obesity in America is an […]
Talking to your doctor about obesity surgery can be uncomfortable. Perhaps you are embarrassed about your weight or perhaps you believe your doctor might be judgmental. Unfortunately, your fears may have substance. Some physicians do maintain stereotypes about people who are obese. In addition, many doctors do not feel they are adequately trained to talk about weight […]
There are many reasons why people need the help of a good bariatric surgeon. Morbid obesity contributes to a number of illnesses including heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, and respiratory problems. More than 300,000 people die each year from obesity related illnesses. I once had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, […]
Although attitudes about bariatric surgery are getting better, there are still a number of concerns. Twenty years ago researchers found that 80% of bariatric surgery patients were disrespected by medical professionals because of their obesity, known as weight bias. A study that was done ten years later showed that the number of people who reported […]
Duodenal switch surgery is the most complicated of weight-loss surgeries and accounts for less than 10% of all bariatric surgery options. While you can have more food with this surgery than the others, the food will pass through a large section of the intestines undigested. This makes malabsorption a concern. Due to greater nutritional deficiencies, you will […]
Given the rate of obesity in the United States and the potential outcomes, many Americans are now considering bariatric surgery. Of the many types of bariatric surgery options: gastric bypass, gastric band, gastric sleeve, duodenal switch, how does one select the best bariatric surgery for oneself? Let’s start with a few startling facts to put the […]
The gastric bypass surgery that I underwent may be the most common bariatric surgery, but it isn’t for everyone. To help you make a decision about weight-loss surgery options, I’m sharing a fact sheet on the adjustable gastric band surgery that I compiled when deciding if bariatric surgery was right for me. Adjustable Gastric Band […]
Gastric sleeve surgery is one of the restrictive bariatric surgery options. It does not involve the malabsorption component of bypassing part of the intestine. Thus, as with the gastric band procedure, it does not carry the risk of vitamin deficiency associated with the gastric bypass and duodenal switch surgeries owing to their malabsorption components. The gastric sleeve surgery is therefore a viable option for patient’s with Crohn’s […]
If you are researching the options for weight loss surgery and leaning toward the gastric bypass, you will find the following gastric bypass surgery facts useful. Gastric bypass is the surgery that I chose to undergo in 2003. I have since lost over one-hundred and twenty-five pounds and I am delighted with my weight loss. Gastric […]
To answer the question, “How safe is bariatric surgery?” early complication rates for bariatric surgery are quite low and the surgery is relatively safe according to the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS) study. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the study reviewed the open and laparoscopic gastric bypass surgeries and gastric band […]
Problems Caused by Teen Obesity Adolescent bariatric surgery for obese teens may not only resolve the health issues these teens face but help minimize social difficulties, as well. The social challenges of a teenager are difficult enough, but the social challenges of an obese teenager are even more difficult. Research published in Psychosomatic Medicine shows obese adolescent girls […]
Gluten-Free Popularity According to a recent Mintel report, the gluten-free market is fueled by dieters who seek health benefits. However, respected health professionals will tell you that going gluten-free is unhealthy and not recommended. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and whole grain foods related to wheat such as bulgur, farro, kamut, spelt, triticale, […]
This is part 3 of My Bariatric Life plastic surgery with Dr. Joseph F. Capella, Capella Plastic Surgery, Ramsey NJ. My Plastic Surgery with Dr. Capella Thinking back across the months leading up to my body contouring plastic surgery, I’d had many consults with Dr. Capella, one of the country’s leading bariatric plastic surgeons, to fully understand what my plastic surgery results versus what my […]
There are several weight loss surgery options from which you may choose to treat morbid obesity. So how do you know which weight loss surgery option is right for you? This brief guide is a starting point. Know your options and from here, you will want to do further research on each weight loss surgery option, interview bariatric surgeons, […]
What Should I Weigh? How much should I weigh? To determine how much you should weigh (your ideal body weight) several factors should be considered, including age, muscle-fat ratio, height, sex, and bone density. Follow the process outlined below using the free weight calculators to calculate your ideal weight. Our ideal weight can be determined by our height and body frame size. My weight will […]
According to the father of bariatric surgery, Dr. Edward Eaton Mason, a common misunderstanding about gastric bypass surgery is that “the gastric pouch” causes weight loss because it is so small. Because of this, many people come to the conclusion that the patient eats less. This principal holds true for the first six months following […]
