by Web Master | Apr 23, 2024 | Weight Loss Surgery
If you’ve been researching weight loss or bariatric surgery, you’re probably learning there’s a lot of pre-op work that has to happen before getting a procedure. You can’t just walk in, get a gastric sleeve or bypass, and be home in time for dinner (so to speak). And...
by WeightWise | Apr 2, 2024 | Clinic Operations
A lot of our patients have done research on what happens after weight-loss surgery, including changes to their diet, increased physical activity, and the overall life changes that need to be made. But many potential clients are a little surprised by how much work...
by WeightWise | Mar 26, 2024 | Health, Options for Weight Loss, Press
Ice treatments or extreme cold have been used to great effect for the temporary relief of aches and pains. You may have even heard that plummeting temps–up to 200 degrees below zero Fahrenheit–can even help with losing weight. But while there are some studies that...
by WeightWise | Mar 19, 2024 | Clinic Operations, Patient Resources
Bariatric surgery, along with a healthy diet and regular exercise, is the best way for the obese or morbidly obese to lose huge amounts of weight and keep it off long-term. But it’s a major life decision: before and after the surgery, you will need to make some pretty...
by WeightWise | Mar 12, 2024 | Diet
Probiotics are living bacteria and yeast microorganisms that offer incredible health benefits for people — especially regarding digestive and gut health. Bacteria naturally live in your intestines, aiding in digestion and vitamin production. The “good” bacteria in...
by WeightWise | Mar 5, 2024 | Health
Our bodies are complex machines that have many different parts that work together to make things function smoothly. No matter what type of body you have, fat is a necessary part of our body’s function. In fact, it has several benefits for health–but what are the...
by WeightWise | Feb 27, 2024 | Exercise, Tips
Are you wanting to get back into shape, but your obesity is keeping you from doing all the exercises and physical activities you used to be able to do? While you may not be able to jog a few miles, ride your bike for hours, or pump iron like you used to, there is a...
by WeightWise | Feb 20, 2024 | Diet, Meal Plans
While there are many bariatric and weight-loss surgeries, a gastric banding or lap band procedure is one of the few that are actually reversible. It’s also one of the least invasive surgeries available to those that meet certain criteria. But while it may differ in...
by WeightWise | Feb 14, 2024 | Diet, Patient Resources
Bariatric or weight loss surgery is a life-changing decision for those that are obese or morbidly obese. Along with regular physical activity and an improved diet, bariatric procedures are proven to be the best way to lose large amounts of excess weight and keep it...
by WeightWise | Feb 7, 2024 | Diet
Bariatric procedures are the best way to lose large amounts of excessive weight and keep it off in the long term, along with regular exercise and a healthy diet. And when it comes to bariatric diets, how you eat is just as important as what you eat. Eating too much or...
by WeightWise | Jan 31, 2024 | Options for Weight Loss
Are you thinking about weight-loss surgery but are concerned about the potentially high costs of a gastric sleeve, duodenal switch, gastric bypass, and other bariatric procedures? When you look at the high cost of other weight-loss solutions, such as prescription...
by WeightWise | Jan 24, 2024 | Health, Options for Weight Loss
Weight loss can be a challenging journey for many people, especially those who have struggled with weight issues for a long time. There are fad diets you can try, new workout plans, and any number of other ways to “lose weight fast!” We’re sure you’ve also been...
by WeightWise | Jan 17, 2024 | Diet, Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
If you’ve been struggling to lose weight and keep it off, you may be considering medical treatments such as bariatric surgery or something less invasive, such as weight loss pills. But when is it better to opt for one or the other? More specifically, based on BMI,...
by WeightWise | Jan 10, 2024 | Diet, Patient Resources
For many of us, we can’t function until we’ve had our first cup of coffee in the morning. Whether it’s a latte, cappuccino, or good old reliable straight up black coffee, it’s like a good friend is always there to help us start the day. But if you’re thinking...
by WeightWise | Jan 3, 2024 | Patient Resources
If you’re considering weight loss surgery, you may be worried about recovery time. After all, taking time off work can be stressful, and you may be concerned about how much work you’ll miss. While it’s true that weight loss surgery is a significant...
