Collision of 2 Pandemics: Obesity and COVID-19
Being overweight is a chronic disease that affects over 55% of the adult population, making obesity an international epidemic. Identified [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2021-02-17T01:04:34+00:00December 18th, 2020|Categories: Medical Tourism & Destination Surgery Abroad, Obesity & Obesity-Related Comorbidities|Tags: adipose tissue, antibody, body mass index, CDC, center for disease control, coronavirus, covid-19, fat, fda approved, ghrelin, hospitalization, ICU, immune system, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, leptin, obesity, obesity related health issues, pandemic, pathogen, SARS-CoV-2, vaccine, virus, who, world health organization|0 Comments
Being overweight is a chronic disease that affects over 55% of the adult population, making obesity an international epidemic. Identified [...]
By MBC Editor|2021-02-13T01:29:42+00:00November 5th, 2020|Categories: Bariatric Health & Lifestyle Resources, Bariatric Surgery Benefits|Tags: body thermostat, ghrelin, gut bacteria, Gut hormones, hunger hormones, leptin, metabolism, satiety, satiety hormones, set point theory|0 Comments
After trying out several diets and exercise plans, we find out that it’s not so easy to lose weight. In [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2021-01-21T09:01:48+00:00February 20th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Surgery Benefits|Tags: bariatric surgery, brain, gastric band, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, ghrelin, Gut hormones, horm, hormones, hunger hormones, leptin, satiety, weight loss|0 Comments
By definition, the goal of weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery is to help you lose weight. The mechanism by [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2020-07-15T06:57:32+00:00November 10th, 2016|Categories: Gastric Sleeve, Patient Testimonials, Success Stories|Tags: before and after, emotional, experience, former patient, gastric sleeve before and after, gastric sleeve success stories, gastric sleeve testimonial, ghrelin, past patients, success, success stories, testimonial, tips, vlog, weight loss success stories, youtube|0 Comments
Meet Esther, a Former Mexico Bariatric Center Patient My Sleeve Gastrectomy in Tijuana was performed by my amazing surgeon, Dr. [...]