Hernia is a disease that requires immediate medical attention. In the case of umbilical hernias, a bulge around or in emerges in your belly button that causes immense pain and…
June 27 , 2018 | 3 Minutes to Read
Obesity is one of the foremost health concerns in today's world. The good news is, there are a number of surgical procedures that help people reduce weight, with gastric bypass being one such procedure. Although weight loss is the main objective of the…
June 18 , 2018 | 4 Minutes to Read
As they say, prevention is better than cure, it is better to take cognizance of the symptoms before a problem becomes a serious health issue. Though many people think preventing obesity has to do with eating less, it doesn’t work like that. Starving…
June 15 , 2018 | 5 Minutes to Read
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, is not a quick fix but an ongoing journey towards achieving a healthy lifestyle and losing excess body fat. Gastric Sleeve surgery permanently changes the anatomy of your gastrointestinal tract, meaning you cannot revert to your pre-surgery lifestyle. In addition,…
June 12 , 2018 | 4 Minutes to Read
Gastric Bypass surgery is the gold standard when comparing weight loss surgical procedures in morbidly obese patients. Patients who have undergone gastric bypass not only show remarkable improvement in their body fat percentage, but also better cardiac, joint, and bone health. There are,…
June 2 , 2018 | 4 Minutes to Read
Obesity is one of the major health issues troubling Australian adults. In 2014-15, around 63.4 percent of adults in Australia were obese. A majority of obese Australians take the surgical route to shed the extra kilos. As per the requirement of each case,…
May 21 , 2018 | 3 Minutes to Read
For Australians troubled by morbid obesity, undergoing weight loss surgery, such as Gastric Bypass is the first step towards losing weight. Most patients who undergo Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery experience about 65 percent loss of excess weight. Success of the surgery, however, depends…
May 16 , 2018 | 3 Minutes to Read
After bariatric surgery, it is possible that you will experience a change in the way food tastes. Taste changes usually happen immediately after surgery and can lessen or disappear over time. What is the reason for these taste changes? We don’t exactly know…
May 15 , 2018 | 3 Minutes to Read
Gastric bypass surgery is a lifeline for obese individuals who want to lead a healthy life. The surgery, however, only modifies the patient’s digestive system. The crux of weight loss lies in the individual’s ability to incorporate dietary changes and physical exercises in…
May 11 , 2018 | 3 Minutes to Read
Approximately 2.8 million adults die each year due to obesity-related cardiovascular diseases. Obesity also increases the risk of type-2 diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, dyslipidemia, cancer, and various other comorbid conditions. Recent studies have revealed an alarming increase in metabolic syndrome to levels that rival…
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