The holiday season is a great time for families and friends to get together and create memories. Often, this include meals which can be a challenge for someone who wants to avoid weight gain or is struggling to lose weight. If you’re following a restricted diet due to a recent weight loss surgery, if you…
Obesity leads to numerous health problems, including type 2 diabetes, which is a condition that limits your body’s ability to process sugar. Can bariatric surgery improve type 2 diabetes? Since obesity and diabetes are linked, treating obesity through bariatric surgery can improve type 2 diabetes symptoms to the point where medication is no longer necessary….
For the ninth year in a row, Dr. Preeti Malladi has been selected by D Magazine as one of the best doctors for 2020. This accolade confirms what her patients already know: Dr. Malladi is a leading bariatric surgeon in Dallas, Texas. How Best Doctors for 2020 Are Chosen The way D Magazine selects doctors…
Grocery stores offer a wide range of healthy food options, but they can also be places of temptation. Fortunately, a bit of planning and tactical thinking can make healthier grocery shopping much easier. Planning Tips First, it helps to do some preparation before you head out to the store. These tips can help you focus…
While losing weight requires personal commitment, it always helps to have support. Your family can be a great support to you. Following are some ideas on how to involve your family in your weight loss journey. Discuss Your Needs Openly First, it helps to talk about it openly with your family. Make a list of…
Do you know what’s required to prepare for bariatric surgery? Weight loss surgery represents a turning point that will involve major changes in your diet and lifestyle. Rather than try to make those changes all at once, it’s best to start making preparations well in advance. Physical Preparation Given that the primary goal of bariatric…
An abdominal wall hernia, also known as a ventral hernia, is a small tear in the abdominal muscle wall. This small hole may allow a bit of the interior abdominal lining to poke through, along with the sections of intestine in some cases. Fortunately, many cases are mild, causing only minor discomfort. Common Causes of…
Acid reflux is often triggered by specific foods, so it stands to reason that avoiding those foods can help reduce the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)<. In addition, there are foods that are beneficial when it comes to dealing with GERD, so adding them to your diet can help keep symptoms to a minimum….
While working from home does provide more flexibility and overall freedom, it also makes it easy to get stuck in a sedentary lifestyle. The extra time spent sitting can make it difficult to maintain weight loss while working from home, but fortunately, there are some simple habits that can help you combat that problem. 1….
Part of gastric bypass surgery involves reducing your stomach to a small pouch, which many bypass patients refer to as a “stomach pouch.” Caring for your stomach pouch and making the most of your operation is key to successfully losing weight after a gastric bypass. About Stomach Pouches and Gastric Bypass In the course of…
Hiatal hernias can cause acid reflux and other problems. If a hiatal hernia causes GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), discomfort, or difficulty breathing, then it should be treated promptly. Hiatal Hernia Definition A hiatal hernia occurs in the diaphragm, which is a wall of muscle between your chest and abdominal region. In the center is a…
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,…
Bariatric surgery has become an important tool in the fight against obesity. Many doctors have begun referring patients to gastrointestinal surgeons for the often minimally-invasive procedure and many physicians consider bariatric surgery to be the only effective long-term weight loss solution for their patients who are morbidly obese. Bariatric surgery is a useful procedure that…
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…
Telemedicine has become much more prevalent in healthcare practices of all kinds, including bariatric medicine. Being able to handle consultations, dietitian sessions, and other support meetings virtually is beneficial to both doctors and patients alike. But how does telemedicine work for weight loss surgery patients specifically? While the surgery itself cannot be performed remotely (obviously),…
