In most weight-loss surgery stories, increased mobility is one of the star benefits. But perhaps the most important life-changing “side effect” of bariatric surgery is its ability to improve or even cure type 2 diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes More than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes. The
Act sooner than later to achieve diabetes remission with Bariatric Surgery Those of us who practice bariatric surgery enjoy this field of surgery because we cure more diseases with one operation than any other field of medicine or surgery. One of the most important outcomes for a great many of
Duodenal Switch Post-Op: One-Year Before we get into this Duodenal Switch Post-Op article, let's take this opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of physical distancing, wearing a face mask if personal spaces are limited or when required, and frequent hand washing. Isolation should be considered if there has been
The decision to have bariatric surgery can change your life. Bariatric surgery can help you to achieve your desired weight loss and more importantly improve your overall health. However, it is also a decision to commit to lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet and exercise. Overall, the success of
While weight regain is common after bariatric surgery, there are things that you can do to protect and maintain weight loss and avoid weight regain. Success after weight loss is more than what you weigh. There are many ways to be successful beyond the scale! How to Maintain Weight Loss
Find out how Bariatric Surgery impacts Type 2 Diabetes! It is important to know how bariatric surgery impacts Type 2 Diabetes. Blood sugar, like many other physiologic parameters, is regulated by the body. The brain and all the cells in your body require sugar as one of the molecules that
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a widely accepted procedure for patients with the disease of obesity and intractable gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Many experts believe that the sleeve gastrectomy does not reliably relieve or improve GERD symptoms and may induce GERD in some previously asymptomatic patients. Medical therapy is the first-line
Medically Supervised Weight Loss If you are exploring the idea of a medically supervised weight loss program it is important to be an informed consumer. Unlike some purchases, this will be an investment in yourself so you want to have a clear list of your personal needs and the expectations
To understand the link between obesity and cancer risk, and the health implications of excess body weight, we must first understand how to define obesity. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as an “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue, to the extent that health is impaired” [1].
With all the digital advertising and breathless discoveries announced by the pharmaceutical industry, you’d be forgiven for thinking that we had made some progress in treating type 2 diabetes. But the disturbing truth is that 30 million Americans battle type 2 diabetes today, and the number is climbing rapidly. Another
