Depression and Bariatric Surgery Evidence is strong that mental health and obesity are interrelated. Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental illness in bariatric patients, with a recent report stating that 19% of pre-surgery patients meet clinical criteria for depression. This is more than twice the percentage of the general
The decision to have bariatric surgery often follows a significant period of struggle with weight and associated health conditions. The allure of “lose weight fast” fad diets have faded. You realize that you have to do something to gain control of your health. The time you have put into research,
How To Manage Food Choices After weight loss surgery you may have become very confident in managing your daily eating habits and routines. At special celebrations, your normal routine is interrupted and it can be difficult to manage food choices. The challenge comes when your routine is disrupted, such as
Escape Emotional Eating After WLS: Patients who pursue weight loss surgery are motivated by common factors such as eliminating medications, remission of comorbidities such as high blood pressure or diabetes, and reduction in pain. The process of preparing for weight loss surgery can feel overwhelming with the number of doctor
Bariatric Surgery, or “weight loss surgery,” is an effective tool to help you reach your weight loss goals. But weight loss surgery is just that, a tool. As part of your preparatory regimen before you had surgery, you may have met with a physician, dietitian, and a psychologist to help
