Undergoing weight loss surgery is the first step to a successful weight loss story. To ensure that you get the desired results, you need to follow a strict diet and…
February 21 , 2018 | 4 Minutes to Read
Obesity if not controlled or cured can be a major health hazard. Obese people are prone to various health problems such as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, sleep apnoea, and type-2 diabetes, among others. When obesity becomes a chronic condition,…
February 21 , 2018 | 5 Minutes to Read
Umbilical hernia is a commonly occurring disorder reported in 1 out of 10 infants, particularly premature births. The condition develops when a part of bowel or fatty tissue pokes through the navel or belly button, due to weak muscles. Umbilical hernia may aggravate…
January 28 , 2018 | 3 Minutes to Read
Undergoing a gastric bypass surgery is undoubtedly a good option for those who are morbidly obese or overweight. But post surgery, patients often find it difficult to keep the weight off. Although some bit of weight gain after gastric bypass surgery is acceptable,…
January 28 , 2018 | 3 Minutes to Read
Whether you have undergone a gastric bypass surgery or any other laparoscopic bariatric procedure, exercise plays a key role in helping you achieve your fitness goals. It is, therefore, important to know the right type and level of physical activities that you can…
December 22 , 2017 | 6 Minutes to Read
The holidays may be the happiest and most exciting time of year, but they can also be the most dangerous for your weight loss and weight loss surgery. It’s hard to resist the holiday treats, which can be everywhere during the festive season.…
December 22 , 2017 | 7 Minutes to Read
This gastric sleeve patient lost nearly half of his body weight, and is now a svelte 143 pounds with a BMI of 23.1. He was willing to write up his own feature which is as follows. “I went on my first diet at…
December 22 , 2017 | 4 Minutes to Read
Obesity is one of the fastest growing health concerns in Australia, with nearly half of the country’s adult population exceeding the threshold of a healthy height to weight ratio. Ironically, on one hand, a lot of people don’t regard being overweight as a…
December 22 , 2017 | 3 Minutes to Read
Diabetes, one of the major reasons of obesity worldwide, will be the world’s seventh largest killer by 2030. In 2015, there were approximately 415 million patients with diabetes, and the number is expected to increase to 642 million by 2040. If we talk…
December 22 , 2017 | 3 Minutes to Read
If you are undergoing weight loss surgery at a Bariatric surgery clinic, you should know how important it is to keep a tab on your weight. The weighing scale helps you track how well you are doing and when you lose focus. The…
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