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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),…

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…

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…

Frequent, persistent heartburn can make eating—and life in general—less pleasant, but there are ways to treat it. When dietary and lifestyle changes fail, surgical procedures such as the LINX Procedure can produce lasting relief. The Impact of Chronic Acid Reflux GERD, or gastroesophageal acid reflux, is a chronic condition in which you regularly experience difficult,…

Adults who engage in regular physical exercise are healthier and at a much lower risk of developing chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. However, if you are overweight or obese and have never done so, starting an exercise program, and sticking with it, can be challenging. What are the best exercises? How long…