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Most weight loss surgery patients see rapid weight loss after going through their operation. However, it is difficult to maintain weight loss as the same rate after a few months. That can be discouraging, but consistency and support can help you keep moving forward. Weight Loss Challenges after Surgery First, it helps to know why…

Every year, millions of Americans suffer from migraines. These excruciating headaches can have a serious impact on a person’s life, decreasing their enjoyment of everyday activities and causing significant stress. A recent study from researchers at the University of Padova in Italy found a surprising remedy to migraines: weight loss. This study found that obese…

Much scientific research is devoted to the study of cancer, its causes, treatments, and a potential cure. While some people are unfortunately born with medical conditions and genetic markers that predispose them toward developing certain types of cancers, other people develop cancer from preventable causes. A recent study from Cancer Research UK found that within…

Following a gastric bypass surgery, it’s important to understand how to keep your newly functioning body healthy. Many patients undergo gastric bypass to lose weight and ease the symptoms from medical conditions, and good nutrition is paramount. You will no longer be able to eat as much as you once did, so optimizing your nutrient…

Individuals who are morbidly obese and have been unsuccessful at regulating their weight through normal means sometimes turn to surgical procedures, such as sleeve gastrectomy, as a solution.  But not every obese person meets the qualifications for sleeve gastrectomy. Before choosing this as an option for losing weight, you’ll need to meet specific qualifications for…