Gastric Bypass and Pregnancy: Key Considerations
Are you considering having gastric bypass surgery, but are unsure of how it will affect your potential to become pregnant? Let’s talk about having a gastric bypass and pregnancy
Are you considering having gastric bypass surgery, but are unsure of how it will affect your potential to become pregnant? Let’s talk about having a gastric bypass and pregnancy
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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used tool to assess a person’s body weight in relation to their height. It provides a simple numeric value that can help indicate whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. While BMI is a useful screening tool, it is important to understand its limitations and […]
This calculator will estimate how much of your Excess Weight Loss (EWL) you can expect with each bariatric surgery option. This is a good first step in evaluating your bariatric surgery options, or benchmarking your personal weight loss progress against the average. This article delves into three various bariatric procedures, offering insights into the different […]
Gastric sleeve is a commonly performed bariatric surgery used to help people lose weight when other conventional methods such as diet and exercise have failed. Whether you’re considering gastric sleeve surgery or have already had it, you’re probably wondering how much weight you can expect to lose. After gastric sleeve, many patients maintain significant weight […]
You may have thought all of your weight loss problems would be solved when you had gastric bypass surgery, but it’s not uncommon for some people to regain some of the weight they lost after surgery. You were probably highly motivated to stick to your diet and exercise regimen following your surgery. Over time, you […]
Gastric sleeve surgery is one of the most popular bariatric weight loss surgeries. The procedure has a high success rate as well, with the average excess weight loss (EWL) two years post-op being around 65%. Weight loss tends to taper off six months after your surgery date and the honeymoon phase ends. However, maintaining a […]
Approximately 580,000 people per year have bariatric surgery. Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y (RYGB), has one of the highest success rates of all bariatric surgeries. However, many post gastric bypass surgery patients experience weight regain, especially around the 10-year mark. Let’s review the basics of gastric bypass surgery, some recommendations for a gastric […]
Celebrities are often under intense scrutiny about their weight and appearance. Unfairly, they are held to impossible standards, but in reality, they’re just like us. Many celebrities have openly struggled with their weight and even undergone weight loss surgery. Here are some celebrities who have had weight loss surgery and have shared their honest experiences. […]
Are you considering gastric sleeve surgery and want to know your expected weight loss results? Or maybe you have already had gastric sleeve surgery and want to compare your results after one month or two. In this article, we will review gastric sleeve surgery, expected results after one month, and other monthly milestone markers. Gastric […]
Are you having trouble deciding which bariatric surgery is right for you? As you will discover, each bariatric procedure has its own pros, cons, and expected weight loss. In this article, we review weight calculations, expected weight loss, and the pros and cons of the different bariatric surgeries. To make it easier, we also have […]
You’ve had gastric bypass and started your weight loss journey strong. At first, the weight seemed to just fall off with very little effort. But now, 12 months after surgery, weight loss has slowed or maybe you’ve even gained. Weight loss plateaus after bariatric surgery are not uncommon. Often these stalls in weight loss can […]
Are you wondering what your gastric bypass surgery recovery time is going to look like? The recovery period after surgery is about three to six weeks, but there’s more than taking time to heal. Your whole lifestyle will change, including aspects like diet, exercise, and medications. Gastric bypass surgery patients have lots of post-surgery questions […]
Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective treatments for morbid obesity, but if consistent diet and exercise habits aren’t maintained, weight regain can occur. Many people experience weight loss plateaus and weight regain a year after surgery or later. If eating becomes lax and physical activity is reduced, some may gain back all of […]