Dr. Saniea Majid 
On top of degrading your self-esteem, obesity poses many health risks to the affected individual. It causes cardiopulmonary conditions like diabetes type 2, hypertension and heart attack. That being the case, most obese people resort to weight loss surgeries when all other forms of weight…
A gastric balloon is a weight loss procedure where a silicone balloon filled with saline is inserted in your stomach to limit the amount of food you can eat. It is meant to make you feel full faster, which in turn reduces the amount of…
Because of the possibilities of complications with most bariatric surgeries, they should be the last resort after other forms of weight loss methods have failed. Furthermore, they are not just performed on just anybody, they are meant for people whose BMI is 35 and have…
A good number of the US population is struggling with the problem of obesity since they understand the dangers that come with being overweight. Obese people are those that have a body mass index of 35 to 40, making them eligible candidates for bariatric surgeries.…
A gastric balloon is a weight loss procedure that is reversible and does not need incision. It is an easy concept where a deflated balloon is placed into the stomach through the mouth. This silicone balloon is then filled with air or some liquid and…
If you are having a hard time shedding off extra weight with regular diet and exercises, then you can opt for surgery as the last treatment option for obesity. If you are suffering from excess weight, it is important to address it at an early…
With the problem of obesity increasing so fast in the country, people have resulted in other ways of losing weight like weight loss surgeries and obese medications. People who are seeking these medications and weight loss surgeries are those whose BMI is 35 and above.…
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…
