31 05, 2018

Pros and Cons of Gastric Sleeve Surgery [2021]
Pros and Cons of Gastric Sleeve Surgery [2021]

Pros and Cons of Gastric Sleeve Surgery [2021]

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-09-19T19:35:33+00:00May 31st, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: body weight, cons of gastric sleeve, excess weight, gastric sleeve procedure, gastric sleeve surgeries, health problems, long term, lose weight, part of the stomach, pros and cons, sleeve gastrectomy, small intestine, stomach is removed, stomach pouch, type 2 diabetes, undergo gastric, vitamins and minerals, weight loss surgery|2 Comments

Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), is one of the most effective treatments for morbid obesity [...]

6 01, 2018

3 Ground Rules to Lose Weight Effectively
3 Ground Rules to Lose Weight Effectively

3 Ground Rules to Lose Weight Effectively

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-06-21T23:47:18+00:00January 6th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, News & Trends|Tags: blood sugar, burn calories, diet, eating habits, fat burning, fat free, healthy fats, high intensity, interval training, long term, lose weight, portion sizes, weight loss, weight management|2 Comments

Great! Another diet promising weight loss with little effort! Well, I am sure you know it isn’t that simple. Trapped [...]

14 08, 2013

Does Weight Loss Surgery Increase Addiction?
Does Weight Loss Surgery Increase Addiction?

Does Weight Loss Surgery Increase Addiction?

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-07-05T20:29:06+00:00August 14th, 2013|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Case Studies, Post-Op Resources|Tags: alcohol abuse, american society for metabolic, binge eating, brain’s reward system, cravings, drugs alcohol, eating disorder, energy rich foods, food addiction, health professionals, increased risk, increasing alcohol, long term, mental health, mesolimbic dopamine system, metabolic and bariatric surgery, obesity surgery, opioid, patients bariatric surgery, smoking, Substance Use, surgery foods, type 2 diabetes, undergo bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery, years after surgery|0 Comments

For many, weight loss surgery is seen as a lifesaver. It has multiple benefits, including reducing the risk for heart [...]