Weight Loss News and Articles Orange County
History of Bariatric Surgery
Published on November 12, 2010 byMany people think that bariatric surgery is a new concept because of the recent increase of media coverage about it. However, bariatric surgery was first performed in 1954. The first bariatric surgeries were the intestinal bypass. The intestinal bypass literally bypassed the middle section of the small intestines. It was successful for weight loss, but […]
One bite every 10 minutes!
Published on September 2, 2010 byLately there have been some questions posed to me by patients and Diane LeMont, our program psychologist, about the recommendation that patients who have had bariatric surgery try to eat their meals very slowly, over at least 30 to 45 minutes. He has always recommended the adage, “one bite every 10 minutes”. Some patients are […]
Life Style Changes
Published on July 29, 2010 by“If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you always got” Anonymous This adage basically sums up the truth about weight management after weight loss surgery. If you return to your old lifestyle, the excess weight you have lost will be regained. Lifestyle changes sometimes seem daunting to maintain. Make a conscious decision […]
To Adjust or not adjust
Published on July 9, 2010 byLap band surgery has become more and more popular among the patient population desiring surgical weight loss. The band is does not require re-routing of the intestines, which appeals to many people. Unfortunately patients who have lap band surgery will definitely lose weight slower than gastric bypass patients. Another misconception that many band patients have […]
Making the decision for surgery
Published on July 7, 2010 byMaking the decision to pursue weight loss surgery is often very difficult. Many patients are afraid of the risks, or think they should be able to lose weight on their own. Once they make the decision to go forward with surgery, they must then decide what procedure is right for them. Unfortunately, due to a […]
The 5 G’s of Inappropriate Eating- Or Goal Thrwarting Eating for Surgical Weight Loss Patients
Published on May 27, 2010 byThe 5 G’s of inappropriate eating is good advice for anyone trying to lose or maintain weight loss. These tips are especially important for surgical weight loss patients, as these bad habits can sabatoge weight loss and sometimes even cause the weight loss surgery to fail. 1. Grazing- This eat all day styple has several […]
Frequently asked questions
Published on May 18, 2010 byOne of the most frequently asked questions by patients is ” Will my insurance cover bariatric surgery?” The good news, is that most insurance carriers do have a surgical weight loss benefit in the policy. It is sometimes frustrating to patients however to find out that, though the surgery will be covered, there are often […]
Flip Side
Published on May 12, 2010 byI think one of the most rewarding aspects about our practice is the ability to see the results. I can’t tell you how many times i have heard from patients how happy they are that they no longer need their diabetes medications, Blood pressure medications or cpap machine for sleep apnea. It is a joy […]
Deciding which bariatric surgery is right for you
Published on April 22, 2010 byMany factors come under consideration when a patient decides to undergo bariatric surgery. Once the patient makes the decision to undergo a procedure, the next question for many is, Which procedure is right for me? I found the following information in a study recently published by Ethicon Endo-Surgery. Patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery lost an […]
Aetna Now Covers Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Published on April 20, 2010 byAetna has just sent out an announcement stating that they have changed their position on the sleeve gastrectomy and will now cover the procedure. This is good news, as once some of the major insurance companies start covering the procedure, more insurance companies will follow suit. Gastric sleeve surgery offers quicker weight loss that the […]