The burning question. Pre-op is a very important part of weight loss surgery and sets the tone for the lifestyle change you are about to take on. Our surgeons require that you lose 10% of your excess body weight (different from your total weight) prior to surgery and we will assist you in this effort ...
Well, it depends heavily on what you’re eating, as always. We have a saying here, ‘Labels, labels, labels!’ It is so important to make sure you are reading the labels, but if you don’t know what is good and what is bad for you, it’s hard to read the label and know what you’re actually ...
After having bariatric surgery it is important to stick to the new plan: you’ve made the decision to change your life. You can’t make the same food and exercise choices as you did in years past before the surgery. It’s about to be a new year, make it a whole new you, that’s the only ...
C-YUH, Sugar Habit. One of the biggest and most frustrating complaints we hear from our clients is that they just can’t kick the sugar. Whether it is in their coffee, their breakfast choices, or tempting food when out with friends. If you’ve been keeping up with our blog, you’ll find that sugar and salt are ...
You don’t have to give up your favorite coffee and tea drinks, they actually help you lose weight. Aside from plain water, coffee and tea are the most enjoyed drinks in the world. Both have health benefits, are a great way to reconnect with friends. But There Are Like… a Thousand Different Teas: What’s the ...
Weight and High Blood Pressure They’re a common pair. Obese patients are at an increased risk for developing many medical problems, including insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, stroke, sleep apnea, gallbladder disease, hyperuricemia and gout, osteoarthritis, and of course, high bloody pressure. High Blood pressure puts you at risk for heart ...
You want to be healthy, not frail! As people age, some seniors become thinner and weaker, while others are running marathons and walking everyday. Health risks come with being overweight, of course, but they also come with aging. For older adults, what matters most is how active you are in general, and if you can ...
Many of our patients struggle with diseases related to obesity on top of their weight issues, one being depression. Depression comes in many forms and can oftentimes be undetected. Depression is not only serious, but very prevalent amongst patients that suffer from obesity. Depression affects how you feel, the way you think, and the way ...
The State of Nevada has the ninth lowest adult obesity rate in the nation, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America released in August of 2017. Nevada’s adult obesity rate is currently at 25.8%. This site, stateofobesity.org, highlights policy actions Nevada has and is taking to prevent and reduce obesity. According to this ...
Many of our patients struggle with diseases related to obesity on top of their weight issues, one being depression. Depression comes in many forms and can oftentimes be undetected. Depression is not only serious, but very prevalent amongst patients that suffer from obesity. Depression affects how you feel, the way you think, and the way ...