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…
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is an endocrine system condition that affects childbearing-age women worldwide. The common symptoms of PCOS include: Enlarged ovaries with clusters of cysts Abnormal menstrual periods Infertility Excess androgen and male hair growth Obesity High insulin resistance (potentially leading to diabetes) While it’s uncertain what exactly causes PCOS, there is a…
One of the most common questions we hear is “how much does gastric sleeve surgery cost?” There are significant costs associated with any kind of surgery and gastric sleeve surgery is no exception. But don’t let this discourage you from considering sleeve gastrectomy if you are more than 100 pounds overweight, and you have not…
One of the top New Year’s resolutions for 2020 is to lose weight, followed by going to the gym and being healthier in general. These are great goals, but not everyone achieves them. In some cases, extra help may be needed. Importance of Fitness and Health When focusing on what you want to accomplish this…
Dr. Preeti Malladi has been nominated by D Magazine as Dallas’s Best Bariatric Surgeon for 2019. This is actually the eighth year in a row that Dr. Malladi has received the prestigious Best Doctor Award, which solidifies her place as one of the city’s most skilled, compassionate, and trustworthy doctors. How D Magazine Chooses Doctors…
We are so excited for patient, Mikey Vann, who recently traveled to Las Vegas for the opportunity of a lifetime–to meet Lady Gaga at one of her performances! Before his LINX procedure with Dr. Malladi, Mikey had such severe GERD that he was not able to travel and had to forego many activities. Congratulations, Mikey!…
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…
Generally, people who suffer from Celiac disease lose weight due to poor absorption of certain foods and minerals. However, recent research suggests that some people may experience weight-gain as a result of gluten allergy. A growing number of studies explore the relationship between Body Mass Index and the presentation of Celiac disease in patients. One…
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…
Bariatric surgery is the most successful treatment available for obesity and weight loss surgery is most successful when accompanied by professional counseling. Many people who suffer from obesity use food to self-medicate, so it’s crucial for patients to understand the mental aspect of obesity and how to stay mentally healthy as well as physically healthy…
The thyroid gland of the human body controls metabolism, or the speed at which the body digests foods and processes feelings associated with hunger and satiation. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body fails to produce enough thyroid hormone. As a result, those with hypothyroidism experience the symptoms of a slow metabolism. These symptoms…
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,…
Obesity is one of the most significant health problems we face today. Nearly one third of the world’s population and about 40% of the U.S. adult population is overweight or obese. Obesity has become “the new smoking” and is a leading cause of premature death due to noncommunicable disease. Bariatric Surgery Being Underutilized Doctors and…
Parents worry when they see signs of early puberty in their children. We don’t like to see a child experience physical changes that they may not be ready for emotionally. Early puberty can also cause a child to stop growing earlier than they would have otherwise, resulting in shorter than expected stature. Research has linked…
If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know how difficult it is to cope with the symptoms. You are not alone in your discomfort – in fact, the American College of Gastroenterology estimates that 60 million Americans experience GERD every single month. Approximately 1 in 5 U.S. adults suffer from this condition and…
