Texas Association of Bariatric Surgeons Annual Conference

Because many people who suffer from type 2 diabetes develop the condition as a complication of obesity, doctors have focused on treating the condition with dietary changes, exercise and medication.  Correcting the excess weight would usually improve or cure the condition.  Treating these patients with weight-loss surgery was considered a drastic treatment, reserved for those who…

The current pandemic has everyone spending lots of time indoors, which has been tough on those who are trying to improve their lifestyle with diet and exercise. Getting the nutrition and activity you need in order to maintain your health or lose weight can be a challenge, but it is possible with the tips we’ll…

Losing weight is challenging and so is committing to the lifestyle changes associated with having bariatric surgery. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through these challenges alone. When you join a support group, you’ll benefit from getting to know others who are facing challenges much like yours. For instance, if you’re preparing for surgery, your…

Weight loss surgery, in general, is meant to help people address obesity that has been unresponsive to a reduced calorie diet and regular exercise. When exercise and good nutrition fail to produce meaningful weight loss, surgery may be a viable option. Two of the most widely used bariatric surgeries are the gastric sleeve and gastric…

Do you suffer from obesity or obesity-related diseases like heart disease and diabetes? You may have metabolic syndrome. This condition has a high prevalence in the United States, with over 30% of adults in the country estimated to have metabolic syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome Defined Metabolic syndrome does not refer to a single disease. Instead, it…