Substantial comparative and long-term data have now been published in peer-reviewed studies demonstrating durable weight loss, improved medical co-morbidities, long-term patient satisfaction, and improved quality of life after SG. The ASMBS therefore recognizes SG as an acceptable option as a primary bariatric procedure and as…
One of the hardest things that you could go through in a relationship whether you are engaged, married or just in a relationship is helping them cope with losing their eating partner. My husband was very upset and he was devastated…
I totally understand your fears. The unknown with surgery especially with bariatric surgery being such a permanent fix your anxiety is probably high. Remember, this is the choice to be taken lightly. Review everything. All of your options to make sure this is your final choice…
Finding out that I was pregnant post weight loss surgery was a bit jarring. Of course, I did not know what to expect because this was my first pregnancy. I did wait for two years after surgery before I conceived. …
Shopping. You would think that it is a wonderful thing to do. Right? Well, you know as well as I that it is absolutely not fun to shop when you are larger you want to be. But, post weight loss,…
Love your yourself enough to take control of your health. There are many things that take control of your life daily from bills, love, money, sickness, friends - just to name a few. However, what can you do if your…
It's so common to have sagging, baggy skin after bariatric surgery. Let's not forget how big we were prior to surgery and how quickly we started to lose weight after surgery. It's physically impossible to keep up with the rapid loss…
Over the past years, I've seen a rise in alternatives to surgical weight loss. While the ultimate goal is for permanent weight loss, many people are petrified about having surgery to address their weight loss goals. One of the choices…
As a teenager, I felt so ashamed of my weight and wished everyday that I could be the size of the cheerleader that was making fun of me. I believe that parents should consider weight loss surgery for teens because…
The first bari good reason why you should take your vitamins daily is you because you want your hair don't you! Secondly, you want to feel good and strong, right. For me, I can tell when I have not taken my…