Weight loss surgery has been helping patients lose weight and improve their health for many years. Although the surgery and subsequent weight loss have dramatically improved the lives of many, approximately 15% of patients regain much of their preoperative weight. For patients that have experienced weight regain, there are surgical
I can’t remember a time in my life when my weight was not an issue. As early as first or second grade, I was smitten with other kids’ treats in their lunch boxes. As far back as the 1960's, and all through the 80’s, my dad was into Gorp, natural
As a married couple, both my husband, Mike, and I had struggled with our weight for as long as I can remember. We tried just about everything you can think of from Slim-Fast to Atkins. We could get some pounds off, but when the “diet” was over, the pounds would
Obesity has always been a huge part of my life – both negatively and (now) positively. As a child, obesity affected me in ways that a child never realizes until they grow up. As an adult, my weight was more than just a physical problem, but a strain on my
There is a strong connection between WLS, food, nutrition and bioavailability. Having weight loss surgery greatly impacts the types of food post-op patients should eat, the nutrition needed for good health along with the bioavailability from those foods. Bariatric surgery is the most effective solution for long-term weight loss in
Celebrating Armyofficerwife40's Gastric Sleeve Journey! I forgave myself for past failures which gave me the freedom to embrace future success. I have been given a second chance at life and I don't take that lightly. My journey with my weight began at 20 years old, after the birth of my oldest
Bariatric surgery is a highly specialized procedure that requires extensive preparation by both doctor and patient, so it is important for you to know what to expect for WLS. In our practice, we have found that the better prepared and knowledgeable our patients are prior to surgery the better the
Celebrating clwyatt86's Journey! 298 pounds. That number not only represents my highest weight, but also a time in my life when I was incredibly unhealthy, both physically and mentally. My knees hurt, my back hurt, and my doctor was using the scary “diabetes” word. On top of that, I was depressed,
As a VSG (Gastric Sleeve) doctor with over 9,000 patients, I get asked lots of questions. Thousands of them! Some have to do with health, diet, food, the procedure itself, and even how others will think of them for having VSG surgery. Although I can point you in the right direction
Celebrating Rhonda's VSG Journey! I have been overweight my entire life. I grew up being called "Thunder Thighs" by my brother, who was a body builder. Even at around 140 lbs when I graduated high school, I was teased about being fat. I did diets over the years, even twice
