Dr. Saniea Majid 
Bariatric surgeries serve the purpose of reducing the amount of food intake, leading to weight loss where other forms of weight loss have proven hard or nearly impossible. With proper diet and other weight loss practices, these surgeries are very effective. However, they do not…
Obesity in children is a serious health problem that increases the chances of high blood pressure, heart disease, and abnormal glucose levels later in life as children advance into adulthood. Besides health conditions, an overweight child may be faced with other challenges such as depression,…
Weight loss surgeries are considered a last resort after all other weight loss methods such as dieting coupled with physical exercise have failed. They are not just recommended to anyone, your health history has to be examined first, to determine your eligibility. People with a…
After gastric sleeve surgery, you cannot eat any type of food and any amount just as you were eating before the surgery. Remember that the purpose of this surgery is to reduce weight, which is a big concern that puts many people at risk. Therefore,…
Excessive weight or obesity is something that many people struggle with all over the world. Weight loss is a journey that has proven to be very challenging and sometimes, almost impossible to finish. Many people are willing to pay a fortune to achieve their desired…
Obesity is a major cause of serious health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, liver failure, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Bariatric surgery has proven to be an effective solution as it promotes sudden weight loss for people living with obesity. In…
A gastric balloon is a balloon, also known as Orbera, colored in blue dye and inserted into the stomach through an endoscopic procedure. Tubes that have a camera are inserted through the mouth all the way to the stomach, with the balloon mounted on the…
Too much weight can cause significant damage to your health and may make you feel uncomfortable both physically and mentally. Obesity is not just a matter of appearances but is also associated with serious medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. The…
Roux en y gastric bypass is a type of a gastric procedure performed by a surgeon by forming a pouch in the upper section of the stomach. A y section of the small intestine is attached to the pouch by passing the larger part of…
Weight loss medications are drugs prescribed to obese people or other individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI), of above 30. They are administered to people who have failed to lose weight through a fitness program or dietary program. They are not just recommend for…
