Tag: Medical Weight Loss

Going on a “diet” to lose weight has been a popular tool for years. Although diets can help people lose weight quickly, they often fail at keeping weight off long term. On the other hand, lifestyle changes incorporated in conjunction with weight control surgery, such as the Lap Band procedure in Columbus, help people maintain…

Those who lose five to 10 percent of their extra body weight before weight loss surgery have faster success after surgery.

In our hectic lives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by stress. From credit card bills and job woes, to family tensions and general anxiety, stress can leave us feeling exhausted, defeated and unsure of ourselves. Constant stress can cause a hormone imbalance in our body and a build-up of cortisol, which leads to weight gain.

A number of studies suggest that beta-blockers, one of the most common medications for high blood pressure, increase a patient’s obesity risk in a number of ways.

A healthy diet is key to long-term, successful weight loss. Earlier this year, the government released new dietary guidelines.

When people work to lose weight, changing their eating habits is a crucial component to tackle. For many people, however, eating less and making healthier choices is far from simple. Some wonder if, much like with alcohol, one can be addicted to food. While this topic has been studied in the past, clear results have…

One of the biggest concerns after weight loss surgery is how to keep from gaining back the weight that you have lost. Many weight loss patients only follow up with their medical practitioners for two years after surgery. This can be problematic because sometimes people develop health problems that are associated with weight loss surgery…

Many people choose losing weight as their number one New Year’s resolution. However, six months into the New Year, only about 44% of people are still achieving success with their weight loss goals. On a positive note, those that “declared their resolutions, had 10 times the success rate in terms their goals compared to those…

Concerned about your ability to stick with a weight loss program during the holiday season? The holidays are a difficult time for anyone struggling with weight management and having a gastric band does not make you immune from tempting foods and holiday drinks. Here are a few simple tips to help you get through the…

It is no secret that weight loss is difficult. Even after LAP-BAND surgery, it can be hard to maintain successful weight loss if we stray from our diet or exercise programs. At times when we are finding adhering to our post bariatric surgery weight loss program difficult, it can be tempting to lean on common…