gastric bypass
Lap-Band Vs. Gastric Bypass: Which Weight-Loss Surgery Works Best?
Last week, the FDA expanded approval of the Lap-Band for use in those with a body mass index (BMI) as low as 30. A new study, however, states that gastric […]
Does Weight-Loss Surgery Lead To Broken Bones?
When considering bariatric surgery, it’s hard to ignore its numerous health benefits. However, you should also know that it has several short- and long-term post-op risks, which, according to recent […]
What Losing Weight Could Do For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome, the painful compression of a major nerve in the hand, can affect people of any weight, but it’s especially prevalent in the obese. There are a number […]
Weight-Loss Surgery And Cancer Risk
Some of the benefits of bariatric surgery are obvious: significant weight loss, improved quality of life, and a lower risk for heart disease and diabetes. And recently, a Montreal study […]
An Extended Tummy Tuck After Extensive Weight Loss
A traditional tummy tuck is best suited for those with excess skin on top of or below the bellow button. However, if you’ve experienced massive weight loss or undergone gastric […]
Insurers Shouldn’t Battle Bariatric Surgery
Many insurance companies are reluctant to cover weight-loss surgery, justifying coverage rejection by considering it cosmetic or, some people believe, blaming lifestyle choices for the patient’s situation. But a recent […]
