Am I Too Obese For Surgery?
Obesity is a leading contributor to health problems, chronic diseases, and massive healthcare costs in the nation. Most people don't [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-05-24T06:21:05+00:00January 19th, 2018|Categories: News & Trends|Tags: anesthetic, bariatric surgery, body mass index bmi, complications, high bmi, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity facts, obesity issues, obesity problems, overweight, risks, risks of a high bmi, sleep apnea, too fat, too obese, weight loss|0 Comments
Obesity is a leading contributor to health problems, chronic diseases, and massive healthcare costs in the nation. Most people don't [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-10-07T00:32:49+00:00October 5th, 2017|Categories: Case Studies|Tags: adiposity, alcoholism, cannabis, dangers, e-cigarettes, fat, fatest country, is fast food healthy, obesity facts, obesity rates, obesity statistics, risks, sedentary, severe obesity, smoking, unhealthy, why to stop smoking|2 Comments
According to the WHO, worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. The numbers reflected in [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-12-16T21:30:51+00:00September 29th, 2017|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: bariatric surgery, endoscopic, is gastric sleeve safe, is weight loss surgery safe, lap band, risks, safety, types of bariatric surgery, vsg|0 Comments
What is Laparoscopic Surgery? Laparoscopic surgery is a “minimally invasive” alternative to traditional “open” surgery options. It [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-11-21T17:45:53+00:00August 24th, 2017|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Post-Op Resources|Tags: avoid, bariatric diet, bariatric post-op, bariatric vitamins, danger, dehydration, multivitamin, postoperative diet, risks, soda, vitamins, water, water intake, why to avoid sugar|0 Comments
Bariatric surgery is a great option if you are seeking a rapid and long-term weight loss solution. Even though it [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T23:58:58+00:00May 18th, 2017|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Case Studies|Tags: dangers, depression, emotional, factors, facts, HEALTH, issues, obesity, overweight, pain, risks|0 Comments
It can be a difficult struggle both physically and emotionally to struggle with excess weight. For many, it is a [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-06-22T22:07:28+00:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: Post-Op Resources|Tags: danger, diet, eating, infection, leak, nutrition, nutrition advice, post-op diet, risks, tips, weight gain after gastric sleeve, what are the risks of gastric sleeve|0 Comments
Gastric sleeve surgery (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) has surged in popularity as people worldwide learn of its upside potential, health [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-11-14T20:04:57+00:00February 2nd, 2017|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: benefits, causes, causes of obesity, factors, health benefits, healthy habits, healthy lifestyle, how weight loss surgery helps, improve sleep, lifestyle, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity facts, obesity issues, obesity problems, obesity rates, overweight, risks, sleep apnea, statistics, weight loss success stories, weight loss surgery, what causes obesity|0 Comments
Let's face facts, we are in a world where obesity rates are climbing every year across the globe. Whether obesity [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-12-28T23:44:35+00:00January 17th, 2017|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: AHA, American Heart Association, avoid, benefits, fruits, RDA, Recommended Daily Allowance, risks, sugar, tips, why to avoid sugar|0 Comments
When it comes to those sweet tooth cravings, a tasty piece of fruit can be an amazingly refreshing and delicious [...]