Dr. Saniea Majid 
Compared to other bariatric procedures that include incisions such as gastric bypass, lap band surgery is the least invasive. Instead of incisions, the surgeon places a rubber band on the upper part of the stomach by the use of a laparoscope. Once in the stomach
However, many patients find it difficult to lose excess weight through lifestyle modifications, which makes them, opt for surgery as the ultimate solution. If you have tried losing weight through diet and regular exercises, your doctor may recommend bariatric surgery to help improve comorbidities associated
Your technician will position the treatment device to the targeted area. Many CoolSculpting procedures involve the use of rounded paddles to provide suction to the treatment area. As you sit in a reclined chair, the cooling panels are set to work to crystallize your fat
With this in mind, you should confirm with your insurance provider to see whether they will cover for the procedure and to what extent they will do. Being aware of this fact will help you prepare how to cater for the costs so that you
Chronic or poorly managed stress, grief, or anxiety can make your body produce greater amounts of cortisol hormone. Not only does cortisol hormone promote weight gain, but it also affects where the excess fats are deposited around your body. Cortisol hormone stimulates carbohydrate and fat
Dumping syndrome is the condition where you take more food portions than your new small stomach can handle. It is characterized by symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Eating the prescribed food portions helps prevent dumping syndrome amongst other side effects of weight loss surgery.
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These two procedures are believed to cause increased alcohol abuse after gastric bypass. The reasoning behind this is that alcohol dehydrogenase, an enzyme in the stomach that breaks down alcohol, is reduced after gastric bypass, meaning that more alcohol can get into the bloodstream. Research
You can still be eligible for a weight loss operation if your BMI falls between 30 and 35 and you suffer from uncontrolled diabetes. Serious weight-related health problems that cannot improve with diet or physical activity may require surgery to help mitigate the problem. Alternative
Type 2 diabetes is one of the major comorbidities of obesity that can make it difficult to lose weight after bariatric surgery. Resistance to insulin is the underlying defect that causes higher levels of blood sugar. It gives the body a signal that there is
