The prevalence of morbid obesity continues to increase in the United States and throughout the world. In the US, 65% of the adults are classified as either overweight (body mass index (BMI) >25) or obese (BMI>30). Most of that increase is in the obese population, with more than 6% of those
Sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is the most common procedure performed worldwide. It remains popular with surgeons and patients due to its reproducibility and safety profile. Despite being the new kid on the block (it has been around for about 20 years as a stand-alone procedure) it has been proclaimed by multiple
Is Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery Normal? This is another common question, and the short answer is YES with a BUT! Generally, there is about 5-10% weight regain after you reach your lowest weight. So, if you lost 75-80 pounds, expect to gain back about 7-10 pounds. The weight regain
Gastric Bypass Surgery: Obesity is a medical condition that occurs as a result of excessive body fat. About 36% of adults in the USA are obese. In addition, about 18.5% of children in the USA are considered obese. By 2030 an estimated 20% of the entire world population will be
Bariatric Surgery Physician Assistant - First Impressions I’ve been practicing as a Physician Assistant for five years and switched specialties to an entirely new specialty, Bariatric Surgery, in the Spring of 2021. Since joining DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery, and working alongside Dr. Sachin Kukreja and Dr. Elizabeth Hooper, I’ve been learning the
Endoscopic Weight Loss Therapies: Many of my patients find me because they feel they have reached a point where they have exhausted all non-invasive weight loss options. Despite being prescribed weight loss medications and modifying one’s diet and/or lifestyle, some patients still do not see the results they are looking
Weight Regain and Weight Loss: Why the Cycle of Yo-Yo'ing Stresses Your Health Have you been dieting on and off for years? Maybe most of your life? Have you been asking yourself if there is an end to this? Are you wondering if yo-yo dieting is somehow hurting your body?
How Does the VSG and Changes in the Brain Occur? Obesity not only affects metabolic health but also affects brain function and structure. Changes in the brain activity such as cognitive function (decrease memory capabilities, learning absorption) and brain atrophy have been seen in individuals with obesity. The treatment of
Causes of Weight Regain & Weight Gain: Have you been doing a good job of eating right, moving more, and generally taking great care of yourself? Do you find that all of this hard work is not translating to any movement of the scale in the southern direction? Or maybe the
Since metabolic surgery has evolved and improved, it has also become a little more complicated. Although the sleeve procedure has taken center stage in recent years, some centers and some surgeons might favor a different approach in individual cases. As an example, some surgeons may advise gastric bypass for a
