by WeightWise | Jan 27, 2023 | Patient Resources, Weight Loss Surgery
Newly updated BMI guidelines for weight-loss surgery may open up opportunities for candidates previously excluded Many people have considered weight-loss surgery but weren’t sure if they qualified. Many others were told that their body mass index (BMI) wasn’t high...
by WeightWise | May 18, 2022 | Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
Vertical banded gastroplasty: It’s quite a mouthful! That’s probably why they started calling it the “stomach staple.” Not only does that hint at the procedure itself, but it’s a lot easier to say and remember! Whatever we choose to call it, one thing needs to be made...
by WeightWise | May 14, 2022 | Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
Gastric plication is a newer weight-loss or bariatric procedure. WeightWise does not perform gastric plication. On this page, we will discuss a few of the reasons why we have chosen not to perform this surgery. As always, if you have any questions, please don’t...
by WeightWise | May 11, 2022 | Options for Weight Loss, Patient Resources, Press, Weight Loss Surgery
If your life and health are being affected by obesity, you might be interested in how to get weight-loss surgery approved. Oftentimes, people will put off the procedure because they are intimidated by the process. With WeightWise, we assure you that your journey to a...
by WeightWise | May 9, 2022 | Options for Weight Loss, Patient Resources, Press, Weight Loss Surgery
For many years those suffering from obesity have been labeled as lazy and overconsumers. However, in more recent years there has been discourse surrounding the topic of obesity, leaving many of us wondering, is obesity a disease or a choice? The American Medical...
by WeightWise | May 9, 2022 | Options for Weight Loss, Patient Resources, Press, Weight Loss Surgery
You may be eager to begin bodybuilding after gastric bypass surgery. However, it is important to note the dos and don’ts. Starting your fitness journey too soon could impact your health, but it’s also important that you maintain regular dieting and exercise after your...
