Tag: Bariatric Surgery

Many of us have struggled – or will struggle – with excess weight at some point in our lives. In fact, one recent study showed that over 70% of American adults are overweight with, 30.7% listed as overweight and 42.4% labeled obese. The thing is, while you may look at yourself and think, “there’s no […]

There are the numbers: An exhaustive, 10-year study by the National Institute of Health (NIH) determined surgery as the most effective method of weight loss and maintenance for anyone with a Body Mass Index of 40 or higher. And there is the eyeball test: “The majority of our patients will lose between 60-80 percent of […]

Are you battling significant weight concerns? Do you find yourself despairing at another failed diet and/or exercise plan? Is diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea or other health concerns becoming a scary but consistent part of your life? If so, the good news is that bariatric surgery offers a lifeline and the chance to take […]

You probably know if you’re overweight. But how do you know when you’re at the point when you need to do something about it? And what should you do when you reach that point? Those are not always easy questions to answer. Asking “Dr. Google” will give you all kinds of information – which usually […]

If you are battling weight concerns and are thinking about bariatric surgery, you no doubt have questions. How well does weight loss surgery work? How hard is recovery? What is a patient’s life like after surgery? How do I even know if surgery is a solution that makes sense for my situation? However, if you […]

PROUD PARTNERS IN ADDRESSING ADOLESCENT WEIGHT LOSS Center for Weight Management team partners with NGHS program designed to boost teen health. Obesity is not just an issue for adults. In fact, a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study* revealed that 22.2% of American 12- to 19-year-olds have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or […]

Weight problems come in all shapes and sizes – literally. And no matter our size or shape, so many of us could benefit from a little weight help now at different times in our lives. The best news is that you don’t have to be considering bariatric surgery or battling obesity to benefit from the […]

When you hear the words “bariatric surgery,” you likely have all kinds of thoughts – and there’s a good chance many of your ideas are based on myths. That’s because bariatric (or weight loss) surgery is not something that many people understand, and what they know of it is likely through outdated or secondhand sources. […]