GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a disorder that affects many Americans. Many think of it as just heartburn, while others know it as pain at night after a big meal. When bile and acid enter your throat, you can’t ignore it. It can become quite serious and eventually necessitate surgery. So, when is it time to consider acid reflux surgery?
Read More »When Is It Time To Consider Acid Reflux/GERD Surgery?Most of us understand that losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle will improve many of our typical health problems. It can reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, and the ever present aches and pains like lower back pain. What can get lost in the mix is how losing weight affects our mental health. That’s pretty important too. Let’s delve into the mental health benefits of weight loss.
Read More »What Are the Mental Health Benefits of Weight Loss?Of course you can do anything you want after weight loss surgery, but you must consider if it’s smart and healthy for you. Let’s find out. Can you drink alcohol after weight loss surgery?
Read More »Can You Drink Alcohol After Weight Loss Surgery?Bariatric surgery has become a popular procedure due to its impact on reducing obesity-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Of course it has also become popular due to patients wanting a more pleasing appearance and a better quality of life. Now, several studies are showing bariatric surgery linked to reducing cancer risk in women. This is a phenomenal development and opens up a whole new set of benefits for someone considering weight loss surgery.
Read More »Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reducing Cancer Risk in WomenDon’t ignore chronic heartburn: the risks of untreated GERD are serious and can lead to multiple complications.
Read More »Don’t Ignore Chronic Heartburn: The Risks of Untreated GERDPeople decide to have bariatric surgery for many reasons. It could be that their weight is causing serious medical conditions, they are physically and emotionally uncomfortable, or they have a special upcoming event. Of course, there are a multitude of reasons people make this decision, but now let’s discover how weight loss surgery can help reverse Type 2 diabetes. That is certainly a healthy goal.
Read More »How Weight Loss Surgery Can Help Reverse Type 2 DiabetesEvery type of surgery is serious and needs to be entered into with the proper perspective. For surgeons, it is imperative that they perform surgeries on the best candidates to ensure successful results. This includes weight loss surgery. Just because you want to have weight loss surgery, doesn’t necessarily mean you are a candidate for the surgery. What disqualifies you from weight loss surgery?
Read More »What Disqualifies You From Weight Loss Surgery?If you are someone who has tried in vain to lose weight, maybe it’s time you sought help from a bariatric specialist. Yo-yo dieting and fads are typically unhealthy and you tend to put the weight back on. If you truly want to drop the pounds, here are some important reasons why you may need a doctor’s help with weight loss.
Read More »Reasons Why You May Need A Doctor’s Help With Weight LossAre you still on the dieting-go-round? You know, the endless weight loss diets and foods delivered to your home that are supposed to make you lose weight before the summer, or the “now’s the time to lose that weight” mantra. Do you exercise and do everything they tell you to do, yet, the pounds remain in place? When nothing changes, you feel guilty and get depressed. Sound familiar? Maybe you considered bariatric surgery (for a second) deciding it was more than you could afford. Let us help you rethink that decision—weight loss surgery can actually save you money.
Read More »How Bariatric Surgery Can Actually Save You MoneyObesity takes its toll on the body. Before bariatric surgery most patients do very little exercise other than maybe walking, even with the best intentions. Working out is just too uncomfortable and difficult to manage. Once the surgery is completed, there will be some specific recommendations about exercise. If you are contemplating weight loss surgery, here is what to know about exercising after bariatric surgery.
Read More »What to Know About Exercising After Bariatric SurgeryCome be a part of the Dignity Health Medical Group family. Request an appointment in Phoenix today!
