Read Time: 5 minutes TL;DR • To qualify for the surgery, you need a BMI of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 or higher along with one or more obesity-related diseases such as high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, etc. • Dr. Borland...
Exercising to lose weight is challenging. Not only are you developing a healthy habit that takes time and commitment, but it’s also easy to get overwhelmed by different ideas and recommendations. You’ve probably heard claims that both low-impact...
TL;DR The gastric sleeve is a minimally invasive surgery that makes the stomach smaller so patients feel full with less food and are able to successfully lose weight after surgery. However, the surgery presents other health benefits, as well...
Read Time: 4 minutes TL;DR Making small changes to your diet can add up over time, helping you to gradually improve your eating habits. You don’t have to go to the gym to get enough exercise. Add exercise to your daily routine by taking the...
Read time: 3.25 minutes TL;DR Taking steps before and after surgery can help you easily transition through your recovery with the best possible results. Have clothes in multiple sizes to help get you through the transition period following your...
Read Time: 3 minutes TL;DR Many patients report feeling the effects of alcohol more quickly after a weight loss surgery like gastric bypass or gastric sleeve. In post-surgery patients, the stomach is much smaller than normal, causing alcohol to...
Read time: 4.5 minutes TL;DR When you gain weight, your risk for developing obesity-related diseases increases. Weight loss surgery helps patients lose weight and also helps reverse some diseases’ side effects. Some obesity-related health...
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If you’re considering weight loss surgery, it’s important to research your options and prepare in good time.
Patients with a BMI over 40 or a BMI of 35 and above with an obesity-related disease are qualified...
Dropping weight and working toward a healthier you is an investment in the future. If you’re considering bariatric surgery, you may be concerned about the cost. This is reasonable—although there are options for making it more affordable, weight...
Weight loss surgery is the beginning of a new phase of life and marks many changes – including the way you eat. Diets must be modified following bariatric surgery to make sure patients receive enough nutrients as they lose weight. One of the...
The new year is a great time to think about the future and set goals for working toward a healthier lifestyle. If you have had or are thinking about having weight loss surgery, you may be wondering how to set achievable goals for the coming year...
Vitamins and minerals are important for all of us, and getting enough from the foods we eat can be challenging. This is particularly true after weight loss surgery. Taking daily supplements is recommended for patients after surgery to make sure...
