One common cause of weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy is that of stretching or dilation of the remaining stomach. This leads to an increase in storage capacity and, ultimately, weight gain. With an enlarged stomach, patients require increased amounts of food to feel satisfied. Avoiding this issue is obviously preferable,
If you’ve seen the news or been on social media in recent months, then you’ve undoubtedly heard the hype about trending medications used for weight loss. While celebrities are quick to tout their success using these drugs, are they really safe and effective for long-term weight Loss? Before jumping on
How Your Metabolism Changes Throughout Your Life - It’s a well-known fact that metabolism (the chemical process by which the body converts food into energy for life-sustaining tasks) decreases with age, but a recent study reveals some surprising results. Before we dive into the details and implications of this information
Obesity is associated with a variety of degenerative and inflammatory health conditions and joint pain is one of the more significant and often limiting impacts of obesity on the obese individual. Obesity is a clear risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disorder that not only causes
Weight Regain From Medications or Surgical Procedures: One of the biggest fears of people who are considering or who have had weight loss surgery is the potential to regain their weight in the years following surgery. Many people who turn to weight loss surgery have spent much of their lives
After having regained weight after weight loss surgery (WLS), many people may feel shame, guilt, or disappointment. According to Brene Brown, Ph.D., LCSW, shame is “an intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging,” (2006). Brown (2006) proposes that some
Why I decided to have WLS Before and After VSG with John: My struggles with weight loss have pretty much been lifelong. Always on a yo-yo. Up a little, down a little. I have tried a multitude of diets over the years, all with limited to no success. I could
How to Overcome the Hurdles of Weight Loss: In the last 20 years, the prevalence of obesity continues to increase among adults in the United States. In 1999-2000, about 30 percent of adults were considered obese, according to data from the CDC. Today, that number tops 42 percent. These increasing
Overcome Stress Eating: Stress is a crisis in America that can affect nearly every aspect of life. In its annual Stress in America survey, the American Psychological Association (APA) looks at the sources of stress and how people are responding to stressors in their lives, both physically and mentally. Overeating
You’ve taken a huge leap in deciding to have weight loss surgery. It isn’t uncommon for patients to spend a year or more just considering surgery and doing their research, and select a bariatric surgeon before making the decision to finally undergo bariatric surgery. Take a moment to recognize how
