While traditional gastric bypass surgery results in excellent weight loss, the procedure is technically challenging and carries a 7% complication risk. The risk of mortality (death) is very low, about …
After Bariatric Surgery – Getting Enough Protein?
As bariatric patients, we need to track a metric ton of information daily – exercise, weight, portions, carbs, fats, inches, vitamins, calcium and more – but we live and die …
Weight Loss Options
Losing weight is difficult. If it was easy, none of us would be overweight. Psychological and physiological factors all play a role in a persons weight. Even though your success …
Realize Bands Compared to Lap Bands
Both gastric bands have similar risks but there are some important differences and benefits to each band. Which is right for you? Procedure Realize Band Lap Band Operative Time 45 …
TennCare – Requirements for Weight Loss Surgery Approval
To qualify for coverage of weight loss surgery, your policy must include coverage. Not all policies include coverage. To find out if you policy includes coverage, please talk directly to …
Questions You Must Ask Your Bariatric Surgeon
Bariatric surgery is not a quick process. Yes, the surgery only lasts a few hours. But it often takes 6 months to get approved for surgery. It takes a year …
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota – Weight Loss Surgery Coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota covers weight loss surgery. To qualify for coverage of weight loss surgery, your policy must include coverage. Please note that not all policies include coverage. …
Lipo After Weight Loss Surgery?
Reviewed by Miguel A. Delgado, Jr., M.D. Whether you’ve had or are considering gastric bypass, Lap Band, or gastric sleeve surgery, you probably want to know if you’ll need liposuction …
The Hardest Part Of Weight Loss Surgery
Click play to listen to the interview. This interview is my absolute favorite for many reasons. We were lucky enough to find Jenna who was able to very clearly explain …
Honesty and Divorce After Bariatric Surgery
Click play to listen to this interview. Britt had gastric bypass surgery and went through some major emotional changes. I should really call them mindset changes. She went from someone …