Gastric Band: Why is this bariatric procedure usually not recommended? Bariatric treatment comprises a series of surgical and non-surgical procedures to help you lose weight. These procedures are recommended for individuals who are obese or severly obese and no diet or exercise plan has really helped them lose enough weight. Each weight loss procedure works…
When is the right moment to consider weight loss surgery? Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is the umbrella term for a series of medical procedures that help you lose weight. Bariatric procedures are generally recommended for people who are obese or severaly obese. If you have struggled and failed to lose weight,…
In recent years the trend of traveling abroad to undergo medical procedures has enjoyed a significant rise in popularity. This newfound interest in what is commonly referred to as medical tourism is the result of a variety of factors, with the increased availability and affordability of travel and medical treatments in other countries being among…
Significant weight gain often results from health and personal factors. People who struggle with obesity have various life situations and health problems. However, overweight women with PCOS share stories that have many similarities. It starts from a gradual weight gain without any lifestyle changes or excessive indulgence. Then, women experience sudden feelings of hunger even…
Many patients have decided to travel abroad to get surgery in the last few years, for a variety of reasons: high-quality treatments at affordable prices, virtually non-existent waiting lists, and the possibility to combine your medical stay with a trip to a country you’ve never been to. As medical technology and techniques advance, the treatment…
Bariatric surgery is the most popular and successful form of weight loss surgery, and among the many types of bariatric surgery one type stands out as being one of the most researched, reliable, and popular: gastric bypass. However, not many people know that there are two primary types of gastric bypass: traditional gastric bypass surgery…
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is one of the most advanced bariatric procedures. KCM Clinic prides itself in offering this cutting-edge technique thanks to the invaluable expertise of Dr. Artur Raiter, MD, one of the few surgeons in Europe who performs this procedure. Dr. Artur Raiter, MD graduated at the Medical Academy of GdaĹ„sk and is…
When changing eating habits and exercising fails to bring satisfactory results, bariatric surgery is often the last resort for patients with advanced obesity. But while many people see it as a sure way to achieve dramatic weight loss quickly, various factors can lead to complications ranging from a weight loss plateau to weight regain. That’s…
Obesity is a disease that can seriously affect your health and well-being. It can be emotionally and mentally frustrating to not be able to lose weight despite diet changes or regular exercise. Thankfully, today’s bariatric procedures can help you in your weight loss journey. There are different techniques available and your doctor can help you…
Bariatric surgery is amazing: it helps you lose a substantial amount of excess weight in a short period of time, and it will help you keep it off. Sadly, no surgery is risk-free, and one of the side effects of rapid weight loss (due to bariatric surgery or not) is loose skin. There’s a silver…
