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 […]
How Much Weight Can I Lose? Isn’t that the question of the day when looking at undertaking this adventure? It is no longer a secret that it is not the easiest thing to lose weight, especially when trying to balance work life, home life, and social life. Either you skipped a meal from your diet […]
Constipation and Gastric Bypass. Just. Ugh. Gastric bypass is known to alter how a patient lives their lives in the future as they can no longer do everything they could before the surgery. The diet changes, their way of life is adjusted to suit the new normal, the wardrobe is adjusted, and every other feature […]
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, […]
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 […]
Gastric bypass surgery is a weight loss procedure that results in significant changes not only in the body but also in one’s lifestyle. To be able to adapt well to those changes, a patient needs to bear in mind these guidelines that ensure success after the surgery. A lot of people considering the surgery wonder […]
Gastric bypass is a procedure that leads to a significant bodyweight loss. About 75 to 90 percent of excess weight (or about 100 lbs.) is eliminated, thanks to this safe and effective surgery. Usually, weight loss occurs within a year and a half after the surgery. The procedure involves reducing the size of the stomach […]
Gastric Bypass and Depression? Depression is one of those little things that no one likes to talk about with others. Sadly, it can be a real problem with those who undergo gastric bypass surgery. Gastric Bypass Surgery and Depression Numerous studies are showing us how gastric bypass surgeries have improved the lives of those who […]
Are you considering gastric bypass surgery to get rid of excess weight? Perhaps, you are wondering how much the procedure would cost you and if it is covered by insurance. When looking at weight loss surgery cost, there are many different things to consider. Weight Loss Surgery Cost Prepare to spend much to be able […]
As we get older, there are a ton of sicknesses and health risks that we need to consider. Blood Pressure is one of those things. Blood pressure is something that should not be too low, or too high. Things that could cause low blood pressure include blood loss from a wound or injury, being really […]