Knowing the physical requirements for patients of gastric bypass surgery is the first step for those considering this medical procedure. Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy) Gastric Bypass, is a tier 1 elective surgical procedure for patients who wish to lose weight. Tier 1 puts it in the same category as cosmetic surgery […]
Medicare to Pay for Weight Loss Surgeries? Obesity can exacerbate health problems in older adults. Excess weight increases the risk of diabetes, arthritis, heart failure, and even dementia. However, in our ‘Weight Loss Surgery Costs’ article, we point out that weight loss surgery candidates can expect to pay $20,000 to $35,000 for their procedure, which […]
Gastric Bypass Dumping Syndrome. Just. Ugh. Many things happen to the body after gastric bypass surgery, because we are changing the simple system of how our food is ingested. There obviously have to be some changes, and things to consider going forward. Besides the usual less food and fluid consumption, constipation, and other bloated feelings, […]
Gastric Bypass and Vitamin Deficiency? Gastric bypass alters everything about the body, from the way you eat, function, and engage in certain activities. It has many advantages and disadvantages to doing the operation, and people have had various experiences even years after they have done the surgery. One of the major factors discussed by those […]
Hide Extra Skin After Gastric Bypass? I know – it seems like a strange thing to think about, but it IS a factor for many people until their weight has leveled off and they check into skin removal surgery. Gastric bypass surgery is slowly becoming one of the most sought-after ways to lose difficult to […]
Yes, there are Gastric Bypass Benefits! Gastric bypass has become a popular thing for many people as some believe it is the only effective way for them to lose weight. Sure enough, it has helped many people based on the reports we have seen all over the internet. However, like every other form of weight-loss […]
Gastric Bypass and Pregnancy? Yup, it happens! No matter how hard you plan things out, surprizes may come your way. Or, maybe you have decided to go about Gastric Bypass surgery to increase your chances of becoming a mother – either way, we have what you need to know about it all right here. Getting […]
Gastric Bypass and Alcohol? People who have one addiction will be tempted to give in to another if they do not get professional help before going for surgery…that is why many accredited programs have a psych evaluation as part of them. Of course, we can all agree that no addiction that affects the body is […]
Are you tired of all your weight loss methods that don’t work? Surgery may be your only lifesaver. Some overweight people go to greater lengths by going under the knife to be able to lose weight fast. You might want to consider gastric bypass surgery to eliminate those unwanted bulges and flab. In essence, it […]
If you have been looking into intuitive eating – that is great! It has terrific benefits from healing your relationship with food to saying goodbye to diets forever. But there are some things to understand before you start intuitive eating. What to Know Before You Start Intuitive Eating You Can’t Focus on Intuitive Eating and […]