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If you are struggling with obesity or obesity-related health conditions such as diabetes and sleep apnea, you may be wondering what your options are for long-term effective weight loss. You’ve tried multiple diets and exercise routines and haven’t seen any results.  If you want change and need help, then bariatric surgery may be right for…

Not sure what to expect after gastric sleeve surgery?  This procedure, also called a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, reduces the size of your stomach in order to limit how much food it will hold. The goal is to help support your weight loss efforts by encouraging you to prioritize healthy foods over empty calories. After surgery,…

There are many scenarios that can trigger acid reflux, and exercise is one of them. If you experience heartburn while running, lifting, or otherwise working out, you may have exercise induced gastrointestinal reflux disease, or GERD. What Is Exercise Induced GERD? Exercise induced GERD is acid reflux that results from physical activity. In other words,…

If you’re obese and have difficulty losing weight, you may qualify for weight loss surgery. Typical qualifications for bariatric surgery include: A body mass index (BMI) over 40 A BMI of 35 accompanied with at least one comorbid condition, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease Over 100 pounds overweight Inability to achieve…

Studies have found that one of the primary risk factors associated with COVID-19 is obesity. While the data is far from conclusive, there seems to be a relationship between excess weight and severe coronavirus symptoms, meaning maintaining a healthy weight could be one way to reduce the risk. Obesity Puts People at Risk for Severe…