Can Weight Loss Surgery Help You Live Longer?  …in short, yes! But, you must be willing to put in the work.  Obesity has not only long been linked to a host of health challenges but remains a significant cause for the reduction in life expectancy by 5-10 years. Interestingly, although bariatric surgery has been shown […]

Lap Band, Gastric Sleeve & Gastric Bypass: What’s the Difference?  Have a BMI of 40 or higher (or 35 with a comorbidity) and considering weight loss surgery? Here’s the lowdown on the top three major weight loss surgeries contending to help you win the war on weight once and for all.  The two major weight […]

Nervous About Your Upcoming Weight Loss Surgery? Gain Control of Your Anxiety with These Top Five Tips  Having anxiety or feeling apprehensive or even fearful regarding your upcoming weight loss surgery is completely normal and totally understandable. Here are five tips to help nix nerves fast.  Dealing with anxiety issues prior to undergoing bariatric surgery […]

Lose the Weight, Lower the Risk: There May Be More to Obesity Than Meets the Eye    If obesity goes unchecked and isn’t addressed, patients may run the risk of developing a host of serious – and sometimes fatal – health challenges down the road.    Obesity isn’t just an aesthetic issue – it affects […]

Is America the Most Obese Country in the World?   It’s no surprise obesity has been on a steady rise in America with 2 out of 3 adults (69%) being overweight and 1 out of 3 (roughly 41.9%) being obese.  Why does America continue to see rising obesity rates and what can be done about it? […]