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10 Weight Loss Truths From a Girl Who Used to Weigh 300 Pounds

It’s been almost six years since I first lost half of my body size<br>A tremendous amount of reflection and self-growth has happened since then. The biggest lesson I learned is that a person doesn’t just lose 125 pounds and keep it off long term without doing the real work. The “real work” consists of the soul-searching truths that come with sustained weight loss.<br>Here’s what I now hold as my 10 truths:<br>1. Being “big boned” doesn’t actually run in my family.…

Weight regain after bariatric surgery

I had bariatric surgery 4 yrs ago..5 in Oct. I was doing so good and on a set schedule with food, exercise, and support. Then we moved and I was on my

What the WHAT? New Study Recommends Eating Donuts for Breakfast to Lose Weight!

Menopause Muffin Top? Here’s What to Do About It

Stuck in the Middle with Menopause Belly<br>For a chosen few over age 45, the ability to keep a svelte figure before, during, and after menopause seems effortless. But for the rest of us, our menopausal years typically usher in a growing girth that won’t go away, in spite of diet and exercise. If you’re seeing a muffin top and letting out your belt a notch or three, here’s why and what you can do about it<br>“Waisting” away? Nope.<br>Pants fit tighter,…

Why Is It So Hard to Treat Eating Disorders?

Anorexia alone kills more people than any other mental illness does.

Struggling to quit sugar? You might not be sleeping enough

Levels of insomnia can influence the region of your brain that regulates food intake.

Three steps for plastic and bariatric surgeons to improve lead-to-consult conversion

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Bariatric Surgery: More Than Weight Loss

Some people still think of bariatric surgery solely as weight-loss surgery. But the benefits extend far beyond a leaner body.…

Bariatric Surgery for Prepregnancy Weight Loss: A Safe Approach?

Women are often advised to achieve a healthy weight before becoming pregnant. Is bariatric surgery a safe way to do this, for both mother and baby?

Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery: Is This a Good Option for You?

The rate at which Americans are developing health problems due to excess weight is on the rise. What you need to know about bariatric weight-loss surgery.

Alzheimer’s Brain Benefits from Weight Loss Following Bariatric Surgery

(Endocrine Society) Researchers theorize procedure could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s in obese people. Weight loss surgery can curb alterations in brain activity associated with obesity and improve c…

Gut Bacteria May Decrease Weight Loss from Bariatric Surgery

The presence of a specific methane gas-producing organism in the gastrointestinal tract may account for a decrease in optimal weight loss, according to new research by Ruchi Mathur, MD.

Rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery may increase gallstone risk

Bariatric surgery brings about rapid weight loss that raises the risk of hospital admissions for pancreatitis, gallstones and other gallbladder conditions by 10 to 100 times, researchers reported at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting. The researchers said physicians may want to prescribe bile acid sequestrants to patients to reduce the risk of gallstones and other conditions.

Mental health does not affect weight loss after bariatric surgery

People with pre-existing mental health conditions had nearly identical results in weight loss after bariatric surgery, compared to those with no known mental health conditions. According to the study authors the study is the first large scale study of its kind to examine the relationship of preoperative mental illness to weight loss and health care use after bariatric surgery.

Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Children's Health

Bariatric surgery reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in children whose mothers had weight loss surgery before pregnancy.

Those who lose weight through bariatric surgery gain numerous health benefits

Experts from the Hunterdon Healthcare Center for Healthy Weight discuss the impact that weight loss can have on a range of health conditions.

What Does a Bariatric Surgeon Eat? Falafel Salads

Falafel is a vegetarian patty made from chickpeas and fava beans. Although falafel is vegetarian, it’s very high in plant-protein.

New guidelines expand eligibility for weight loss surgery. Will insurance coverage follow?

Two groups of bariatric surgeons want to expand eligibility for weight loss surgery. Whether insurance companies will agree remains to be seen.

Single-Incision Bariatric Surgery Benefits

Single-incision bariatric surgery has a number of benefits for patients. Let's consider the advantages of this surgical weight loss procedure.

Bariatric Recipes and Weight Loss Tips

Healthy Greek yogurt substitutes for high-fat mayonnaise in this easy deviled eggs recipe. #deviledeggs