Bariatric Surgery Articles

This is where you will find articles related to anything in the world of bariatric surgery and weight loss surgery. These articles are meant to give you an insight in to what your bariatric surgery options are, how to choose the right surgery and bariatric surgeon. These articles will also look at alternatives to surgery and ways to lose weight in todays world the natural and healthy way.

• The Added Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

  Weight loss surgery offers many benefits besides the obvious benefit of drastic weight loss. Some of these added benefits are more apparent than others but they can all have a tremendous impact on the quality of your life. Read more…

• The Skinny on Fad Dieting

  The weight loss industry makes millions marketing their goods to those wanting a quick fix. The question is, do they work? Can any fad diet deliver on the promise of easy and fast weight loss? Read more…

• A Guide to Snacking

  If you are one of the many who need a little help learning how to snack properly, you are in luck. There are literally hundreds of healthy snacks available and once you begin to change your normal routine, you will start to see the pounds melt away and an increase in energy. Read more…

• BMI: More Fiction than Fact?

  BMI measurements have long been used to determine whether children and adults are at the proper weight, but this method is quickly becoming extinct as problems with the measurement become more apparent. Read more…

• A Healthy Breakfast: The Right Way to Start Your Day

  It turns out that obesity, diabetes, and heart disease may be linked with skipping breakfast. Research has shown that people who ate breakfast gained significantly less weight than people who skipped their first meal. Read more…

• Losing Weight: The Mental Aspect

  Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or 100 pounds, weight loss is a challenge. There are dozens of diets and thousands of books and articles on the subject. Losing weight has a physical component, but the most important factor is the mental aspect. Read more…

• Dangers and Risks of Bariatric Surgery

  Complications resulting from bariatric surgery are not uncommon. A study of bariatric patients showed that 21.9% experienced complications during their hospital stay, and there was an overall risk of 40% for complications in patients six month after the surgery. Read more…

• The History of Healthy Eating

  As medical studies have advanced over the years and provided insight to the effects that diet plays on overall health, an increased portion of the population has responded by seeking out healthier choices for the family dinner table. Read more…

• The Connection Between Obesity and Diabetes

  Over 80% of Type 2 diabetics have obesity issues. Obesity grew exponentially in the United States by over 40% in the last decade alone Read more…

• Sleep Apnea and Obesity

  Sleep apnea is a serious condition that occurs when a person stops breathing during different times at night. There are three types of sleep apnea Read more…