Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, involves replacing all or some parts of your knee with a prosthesis made from hard-wearing materials. If you’re suffering from arthritis and pain in your knee, this procedure can help you regain mobility and the pleasure of walking without pain. While knee replacement procedures are invasive, they…
What is hip arthritis? Arthritis is a condition that affects your joints. The most common type of hip arthritis is osteoarthritis, where the cartilage of your joints gradually wears away causing inflammation and pain. Arthritis can be a seriously debilitating condition but there are a few signals you can look out for to catch it…
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…
