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WLS, Journey

The Bariatric Journey

Your bariatric story is one that is filled with many questions you must ask yourself and the decisions you must make with your entire well being in mind. These questions will involve deciding when, where, and how you will have your bariatric surgery.

WLS, Hypnosis

Weight Loss Surgery Hypnosis

For some patients, bariatric surgery can cause an increased sense of worry and fear. To help prepare patients for the life-altering aspect of bariatric surgery, hypnosis can be used.

WLS, Without Insurance

How to Pay for Bariatric Surgery Without Insurance

Insurance coverage for weight loss surgery can be limited, and the cost of the surgery often makes it an unaffordable procedure. If you are left wondering how to pay for bariatric surgery without insurance, there are various options for you.

Gastric Sleeve, Diarrhea

Gastric Sleeve Diarrhea

Some discomfort with digesting certain foods is common after surgery. Discomfort can occur between either at the beginning or end of your digestive system. Common issues occur through constipation and diarrhea.

Gastric Bypass, Hypnosis

Gastric Bypass Hypnosis

Many individuals seeking weight loss try less-invasive therapies to cure their obesity. Gastric bypass hypnosis is one such alternative therapy that is gaining popularity as a treatment option for morbid obesity.

Gastric Sleeve, Journey

The Gastric Sleeve Journey

This is a serious procedure that must be fully understood and researched. This surgery cannot be reversed due to its removal of 85 percent of your existing stomach. Because of the permanent nature of the surgery, you must take this surgery seriously.

WLS, Desserts, Diet

Bariatric Desserts To Satisfy Any Sweet Tooth

It's helpful to learn how to make bariatric-friendly desserts. It's always a good idea to have a healthy option when a craving for something sweet strikes. Being able to treat yourself healthily is important.

Gastric Sleeve, Safe

Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery Safe?

Because of the serious nature of this surgery, there are many precautions you must take before and after surgery for it to be successful. Before surgery, you must be deemed healthy enough for the operation to be successful.

Gastric Bypass, Without Insurance

Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost Without Insurance

The reason for the high cost of bariatric surgery is due to many factors. The main reason insurance companies have difficulty covering bariatric surgery is the fine line that still exists between elective and required surgery in the minds of insurance companies.

Gastric Sleeve, Expected Weight Loss

Gastric Sleeve Expected Weight Loss

People generally lose about 60% of their excess body weight after gastric sleeve surgery. However, the total amount lost will vary from person to person. Having proper expectations and following guidelines to help you meet goals will increase your likelihood of success after the surgery.

Gastric Sleeve, Requirements

Gastric Sleeve Surgery Requirements

Because of all of the side effects of this weight loss surgery, there are specific requirements needed to allow for surgery to occur. You must be able to handle the physical stress of surgery because there may be complications that stem from obesity itself.

Gastric Bypass, Celebrities

Celebrities and Gastric Bypass Surgery

Having celebrities openly discussing their weight loss journey allows for many bariatric patients to feel less alone and about their bariatric surgery. Knowing you are not alone on your weight loss journey helps remain committed to your long term health goals.