Dr. Saniea Majid Deciding to pursue weight loss surgery is a big decision. These surgeries involve committing to the preparation and recovery from the procedure before you can be sure that it works. You probably have a lot of questions on your mind, including ‘Is weight loss surgery a safe option for my body?’ The Weight Loss and … Read more
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There has been a longstanding correlation between obesity and the use of prescription opioids. The CDC defines prescription opioids as medications that are used to treat moderate to severe pain. What causes this link between obese individuals and their use of medication?
Other surgical procedures are considered non-reversible especially if there is a certain part of the stomach that was carved out during the surgery. Bariatric surgical
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The procedure guarantees at least 35% to 40% weight loss after the procedure is done. It is also very effective in the reduction of other effects that emanate from diverse or varying obesity-related conditions. This includes hypertension, sleep apnea, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes among
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
