Gastric Bypass Surgery is one of the most common procedures commonly used to produce excessive weight loss in a very short period of time. The idea behind it is to make your stomach smaller, which in turn then means you can absorb fewer calories. It then helps you to lose weight, because your appetite diminishes, and consequently your body will not absorb so many calories. In a … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Surgery: Can It Save You More From Type 2 Diabetes Than Lifestyle Change?
“I don’t know how many studies we need to do to keep comparing the best medical treatment to surgery, but it’s clear to me that surgery is the only thing that offers resolution to diabetes.” - Dr. Gagner. (in an article published on Wall Street Journal). The American Diabetes Association also confirms “surgery as one option in its 2015 medical care guidelines for diabetic … [Read more...]
Possible Complications of Gastric Bypass Surgery
About 80% of people needing weight loss surgery undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. I have already discussed how this type of surgery is done in my previous posts. But for those of you who are still in the planning stage, I would like to focus on the most common complications. At least know what you are getting yourselves into and prepare for the worst. While gastric … [Read more...]
Gastric Bypass Surgery: Potential Major Treatment for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes?
Many people often get stuck when it comes to surgical operations, let alone gastric bypass surgery. I myself spent months contemplating the idea and another few months preparing for the big day. It also took me one deadly warning before I gave it a go. Well my doctor's overwhelming honesty sounded like a death threat which made me realize I did need it. And I am glad I did. … [Read more...]
Does Your Insurance Company Cover Weight Loss Surgery Cost?
Weight loss surgery can resolve at least 30 weight-related health conditions. This is according to the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. This is also good news because it will encourage most insurance companies to cover the cost of weight loss surgery. Don’t celebrate yet. Aside from the words "insurance companies," please note the word "most". … [Read more...]