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If you’ve just gone through lap band surgery, congratulations! Going through it is a big step in your weight loss journey. Any amount you lose brings you a step closer to a healthier you. However, you should also be aware that despite going through this procedure, it is still possible for you to gain back […]

Lap band surgery is the quickest, simplest, and least invasive among the bariatric surgery options. In fact, the procedure is usually done within one hour. It can even be less in the hands of skilled and experienced weight loss surgeons. Not only is the procedure relatively short, compared with other bariatric surgery options, but so […]

If you’ve been looking to lose some weight, we have a question for you: Have you tried walking? After all, it’s the most accessible exercise you can do. You don’t need fancy equipment, and you can wear whatever you want. All you need is some wide open spaces and you’re good to go. Plus, you […]

If you’re considering bariatric surgery for weight loss but you’re wary about its invasiveness of it, one thing you can consider is the Elipse Gastric Balloon Surgery procedure. It’s faster, can be effective, and is much less invasive. Plus, preparation and recovery time are both much simpler and faster when you compare it to a […]

Common, expensive, and very serious.  These are the words that best describe obesity in the US. Just look around you to see how widespread obesity is. Obesity prevalence is at an all-time high of 41.9% as of March 2020.  This means that a little over 4 out of 10 Americans are considered obese. Nearly 1 […]

Individuals who have had weight loss surgery will have to deal with one of the most common post-surgery consequences – excess skin. If you think it’s not a big deal, well, think of it this way: we are talking here of an extra 5 – 10 pounds of loose, hanging, or folded skin! In fact, […]

Losing weight is one of the most difficult things to start, maintain, and follow-through. There are over 100 diets that offer a way of eating that promotes weight loss. But with so many types of diet out there, how do you know which one works for you? Luckily, there is a weight loss approach that […]

If you’ve just come from lap band surgery, let us tell you something: We’re very proud of you for taking the first step in investing in your health.  Of course, a new and healthy way of living doesn’t stop there. The next step is to have a complete lifestyle change. And one way of doing […]

Obesity is a condition that has far-reaching effects on many domains of the human body – physical, mental, and emotional, among others. A recent scientific study has shed more light on the effects weight loss has on human mental function. This study by Lu et al. has revealed there is a potential positive link between […]