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.|2021-03-15T03:57:55+00:00May 31st, 2018|Categories: Gastric Sleeve|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|0 Comments

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

12 01, 2018

What Happens If You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?
What Happens If You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?

What Happens If You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2021-03-15T07:36:36+00:00January 12th, 2018|Categories: Obesity & Obesity-Related Comorbidities|Tags: advice diagnosis or treatment, amount of sleep, cardiovascular disease, chronic sleep deprivation, don t get enough sleep, drowsy driving, fall asleep, health problems, high blood pressure, hours of sleep, immune system, increase the risk, increased risk, insufficient sleep, lack of sleep, long term, medically reviewed, national sleep foundation, night s sleep, poor sleep, quality of sleep, red ventures company, risk of developing, short term, shut eye, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep can affect, sleep deprivation, sleep disorder, sleep disorders, sleep durations, sleep habits, sleep patterns, weight gain, weight loss surgery improves sleep|0 Comments

Some people need to sleep more, and others can get away with less sleep. What really matters is that everybody [...]

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.|2021-04-13T20:52:05+00:00January 6th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Surgery Blog, News, Positive Habits|Tags: blood sugar, burn calories, diet, eating habits, fat burning, fat free, gain weight, gluten free, grain bread, healthy fats, high intensity, interval training, long term, lose weight, plant based, portion sizes, processed foods, salad dressings, stored as fat, 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.|2021-06-18T00:03:56+00:00August 14th, 2013|Categories: Bariatric Health & Lifestyle Resources, Case Studies, Post-Op Medical Advice, Statistics, Support After Weight Loss Surgery|Tags: alcohol abuse, alcohol use disorder, 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 [...]