Dr. Saniea Majid 
People struggling with obesity may have a hard time dealing with their weight problem because of their eating habits and lack of exercise. Overweight individuals may suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and breathing problems, which can lead to premature death. You…
Nutritional counseling entails a proper examination and assessment of your health to determine your dietary needs and the ultimate formulation of an appropriate diet plan. This involves a proper diet complemented in the right way by exercise. The objectives of counseling can be achieved in…
Biliopancreatic diversion entails a surgical procedure that is highly restrictive and malabsorptive. It restricts the amount of food that the stomach is able to hold at any given time. It also regulates the amount of calories and food that is absorbed into someone’s bloodstream hence…
A weight loss surgery helps an individual lose weight, eliminating any possible risks associated with carry excess weight. Weight loss surgeries work in varying and distinct ways. This includes restriction, which reduces the number of calories that one can consume by limiting the size of…
A Roux-en-Y gastric bypass can help reduce the excess fats from your body to minimize the risk of health problems associated with obesity. However, it can only be used after you have tried losing weight through regular exercises and diet without any results. A surgeon…
When looking to get a weightless surgery done on you, you want to find the best surgeon to perform the procedure. This kind of a surgery is overwhelming, expensive, and time consuming. So, you want to ensure that everything goes according to plan. You do…
A gastric balloon is a short-term weight loss solution that makes an individual feel full quicker after a small meal. The procedure is conducted by inserting a soft silicone balloon inside the stomach, which will obviously be smaller than the stomach. A gastric balloon is…
Episodes 1 & 2 Dr. Saniea F. Majid, MD, FACS, FASMBS Let’s Unite in the Fight Against Obesity. 5 video episodes of a presentation about Obesity, medical weight loss and bariatric surgery. Obesity is a issue that affects us all. We must all come together…
A weight loss surgery with moderate lifestyle changes and good aftercare guarantees healthy living with long-term results. Some of the common side effects of this type of surgery include constipation, wound infections, gallstones, or dumping syndrome. However, most patients never experience serious problems after surgery.…
How Obesity Affects High Blood Pressure Being obese puts you at risk of having serious health issues, including high blood pressure or hypertension. Having high blood pressure raises your risk of having heart problems and other severe health problems. How Does Obesity Affect Blood Pressure?…
