Although most people immediately think of gastric bypass when they hear bariatric weight loss surgery, there are in fact many options for those considering bariatric surgery: gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastric band, etc. Each one of these surgeries has its own properties, its own way to induce weight loss, and its own advantages and disadvantages. …
Aside from the very obvious ramifications of obesity on your physical health, appearance, activity level, etc., it also has a codetermined relationship with mental health. This means that obesity leads to an increase in a wide range of mental illnesses, while, at the same time, mental illnesses also often lead to obesity.
While gastric sleeve surgery is a life-changing weight loss procedure, it is important to remember it is an invasive surgery where a part of the stomach is removed. Your body needs considerable time to recover, and during this period, you need to restrict your activities, follow a specific diet, and take certain medications. The recovery…
If you’re experiencing difficulties walking or excruciating pain in your waist or hip area, your hip joint might need attention. These are some of the most commonly experienced symptoms of hip joint decay. Luckily, medical advancement and cutting-edge operations can repair damaged joints: orthopedic surgeries like hip replacements are safe, advanced procedures that can help…
A Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck is a surgical procedure that can help people who have lost a significant amount of weight to achieve a flatter, more contoured abdomen. The procedure involves removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen, as well as tightening the abdominal muscles. The procedure is similar to a tummy tuck,…
Gastric Sleeve Sleeve gastrectomy, also called gastric sleeve, is an invasive surgical procedure that consists of removing part of the stomach to reduce its overall size. How much of the stomach is removed depends on each patient, but up to 70%-80% can be removed. The patient’s new stomach will be much smaller, and therefore, able…
Also called “calibrated vertical gastroplasty with gastric resection” or “longitudinal gastrectomy”, sleeve-gastrectomy is a digestive surgical procedure performed on obese patients. This operation consists of the removal of a part of the stomach.
Following a strict diet after surgical treatment of obesity is one the basic rules in order to fully achieve and enjoy the effects of the operation. Reducing the stomach volume significantly affects the amount of food consumed by the patient, so the type and nutritional value of products is very important for the process of…
The new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has already completely paralysed the world at the beginning of 2020, affecting up to now nearly 50 million people in the whole world. COVID-19, the disease caused by the new virus, attacks the respiratory tract and can lead to severe breathing difficulties, cardiopulmonary failure and even death. Although there is not…
Obesity can adversely affect health and can cause problems with blood circulation, heart function, hypertension and the skeletal system. However, these are not the only areas where we can experience problems resulting from excessive weight.
