Time to Ditch Your All-or-Nothing Mentality
All-or-nothing, or black and white thinking is a common barrier to long-term success. This way of thinking leads us to give up when things are not perfect, or are not what we were expecting them to be.
Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgery: What’s the Difference?
The differences between laparoscopic surgery vs. open surgery are significant. You might find yourself having to decide when you will have the procedure, which surgeon you will choose to do it...
Improve Sleep Apnea Through Weight Loss Surgery
If you are overweight and struggling with sleep apnea, you are not alone. It is estimated that over 12 million Americans are obese and many of those millions suffer with sleep apnea.
What to Expect After Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery can change just about every aspect of your life, including your eating habits, self-image, and relationships. If you’re among the one-third of Americans considered obese...
Signs and Symptoms of Gallstones
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid (bile) formed inside your gallbladder. These deposits can vary in size and can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball.
Are You a Candidate for Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
The gastric sleeve is one of the newer weight loss surgeries which involves removal of 75-80% of the stomach. As a result, the ‘bag shape’ of the stomach is changed to resemble a thin tube or ‘sleeve’.
Exercise and Brain Health
Have you ever tried to specifically target a body part with exercise to make it stronger? Maybe you wanted to build arm strength in order to lift things easier, or perhaps you wanted to build
What Causes Acid Reflux?
If you have ever felt a burning sensation in your chest or throat after eating a large greasy meal, then you have probably experienced acid reflux.
5 Reasons Why Summer Is a Great Time for Weight Loss Surgery
Did you know that summertime can be the most favorable season for weight loss? If you want to increase your chances of successful outcome from weight loss surgery, now may be the best time for it.
Advances in Treatment for GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) Using LINX
GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a chronic condition that can cause a great number of symptoms, the most prominent being heartburn.
