by Lauren Armstrong | Jul 17, 2019 | Lap Band Surgery, Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
Obesity is very common and for many people – it hinders how they live their day to day lives. One popular way to help lose weight is through a surgical procedure called gastric banding, also known as lap band surgery. Gastric banding involves placing an...
by Lauren Armstrong | Jul 10, 2019 | Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
There are a variety of weight loss surgical procedures out there today and researching which one that could work for you can be overwhelming. You might be asking questions like, “what are the differences of each surgery and what do they involve?” Or perhaps, “which...
by WeightWise | Jun 10, 2019 | Patient Resources
As with any surgery, there is a concern about how long it will take to get back to normal activities. It could be returning to the gym, walking the dog, or just playing with the kids. And, of course, when can the patient get back to work. Any amount of missed work...
by WeightWise | Jun 3, 2019 | Diet
One of the most common questions we receive from our clients during a consultation is how soon they can get back to their normal life. Usually, there are no physical limitations a day or two after gastric bypass surgery and they can return to work almost immediately....
by WeightWise | May 27, 2019 | Weight Loss Surgery
There are many reasons we gain weight. A sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating, genetic & biological factors, drinking too much alcohol and even smoking. For some, work and family obligations seem to take up most of their time. Physical activity or proper meal...
by WeightWise | May 22, 2019 | Lap Band Surgery
With hundreds of thousands of procedures performed over the years since its inception, the Lap Band weight loss surgery has become a popular choice for weight loss help. There are many reasons for the popularity, including the relatively noninvasive surgery, quick...
by WeightWise | Apr 15, 2019 | Diet
The duodenal switch surgery, as well its single anastomosis modification, is designed to help patients with long term weight loss. The procedure removes/sections off parts of the stomach, alters the small intestine, and make other physical changes. The end goal is to...
by WeightWise | Mar 25, 2019 | Health
Angelina Jolie, Marilyn Monroe, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Brad Pitt: these well-known Hollywood actors are known not only for their acting talent but for their beauty and good looks. The average American is inundated with beauty standards that come from...
by WeightWise | Mar 21, 2019 | Clinic Operations
At WeightWise, our primary goal is to help transform the lives of each patient that walks through our doors. We believe that making that first step to talk to a bariatric surgeon is a life-changing moment. When you make an appointment at our office, we are excited for...
by WeightWise | Feb 1, 2019 | Patient Resources
Once a patient has undergone weight loss surgery, the process of healing begins. But healing physically is just one part of the journey. Post weight loss surgery care also involves dealing with changes that happen emotionally, too, because weight loss surgery involves...
