Introduction to Lap Band Surgery Solution for Morbid Obesity Gastric banding, otherwise referred to as a Lap-Band, is a procedure aimed at helping morbidly obese patients lose weight.Gastric band surgery has existed in some form or another since the 1970s. In the eighties, the surgery took the form we know today, Lap-Band laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding….
Have you ever found yourself wishing scientists would invent a pill you could take that would make weight loss easier? Well, now there is such a thing. It’s known as Obalon, the FDA-approved gastric balloon system you swallow like a pill. Obalon is considered a nonsurgical weight-loss option. That makes it ideal if you are overweight…
Introduction: Gastric Balloon Surgery Alternate to bariatrics surgery Bariatric surgery represents a series of procedures that help obese individuals lose excess, unwanted pounds. But what if you’re not ready for a permanent surgical procedure? After bariatric surgery, there’s a recovery period where you must take time off work. And it might be weeks before you…
Ask a hundred people on the street for tips on how to lose weight, and you’ll receive a hundred different answers. Some might say fad diets while others might point to specific exercises, like running, walking, or swimming. In case all these tips are not working, you can go for a gastric bypass surgery. The…
Introsuction: gastric sleeve surgery favorite worldwide People who have tried everything to lose weight to no avail often turn to bariatric surgery to drop the unwanted pounds. Out of all the available bariatric procedures, gastric sleeve surgery is by far the most popular procedure worldwide. Let’s look at this revolutionary treatment for obesity to discover…
Introduction to surgeries for Hernias Gallbladder Issues and GERD You must visit a general surgeon for an official diagnosis if you suffer from a debilitating hernia, a painful gallbladder issue, or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). A procedure may then follow to help you find relief. Sadly, few people know about hernia treatment or those intended…
Introduction to Bariatric Surgical Center vs Hospital In the past, it was understood that hospital facilities were meant for the sick and for those who needed surgical procedures. You also knew that if you had to go to the hospital for weight loss surgery, your inpatient treatment and recovery could take weeks or even months…
Whether you live in Los Angeles CA or you are thinking of traveling there for bariatric surgery, your first objective should be to find the best weight loss surgeon for your needs. As with most metropolitan areas, you have many choices when it comes to finding professionals of of bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgeons are no…
Is it effortless to accept the changes in our body after bariatric surgery? Society tells us we should love our bodies or when to find body acceptance, no matter what. Similarly, your body went through lot of changes after a bariatric surgery and you must learn to accept these. This doesn’t always jive with doctor’s…
