Dr. Saniea Majid 
Many serious illnesses are associated with obesity. Some of them are: Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), High cholesterol, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Osteoarthritis, Gallstones, Fatty Liver disease, Coronary Artery Disease( heart disease), Stroke, Cancer such as breast, pancreatic, endometrial etc, Infertility, Poly Cystic…
Based on a research conducted by the World Health Organization, international obesity rates are quite on the rise, posing a major health concerns on individuals affected. Although the prevention of obesity continues to be a major focus of numerous health initiatives, people that already suffer…
What Are Healthy BMI Measurements? Individuals with a BMI that is less than 18.5 fall in the underweight range. Those with a BMI that is between 25 and 29.9 are in the overweight range, while those with a BMI of 30 or more are in…
Who is a Good Candidate for Revision Bariatric Surgery? There are a number of factors that surgeons take into consideration when deciding whether or not this procedure is suitable for those who have had bariatric surgery before. Some of these factors include: When your previous…
Weight loss can be a struggle that begins early in life. Many who are able to lose weight with diet and exercise may put the weight back on, leading to a lifelong battle with their health. With new advances in medicine, bariatric surgery for teenagers can help young people successfully lose weight and keep it … Read more
Very few people get the recommended eight to nine hours of sleep that our bodies need. It is during sleep that the body repairs itself. All your organs rest and renew cells during sleep. It is also during the sleep cycle that hormones affecting hunger…
Candidates for a gastric sleeve are generally considered “clinically obese” according to accepted measures for a healthy weight. In most cases, a prospective patient has a Body Mass Index between 30 and 40 or is facing specific issues that require rapid weight loss, such as…
Reasons to Consider Gastric Balloon Treatment Why should you think about having gastric balloon treatment done? If you are overweight and have not been able to lose weight with more traditional methods, you may be a suitable candidate for this type of treatment. Keep in…
If you’re overweight or obese, you’re probably already aware of the health risks that come along with it such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. What many people aren’t aware of is that obesity and depression can go hand in hand. What Is…
A sleeve gastrectomy involves stapling your stomach to make it smaller, while a gastric bypass involves making a small pouch and having your small intestine connected to it. Gastric banding involves putting a band around your upper stomach to form a pouch, while gastric plication…
