Class 2 obesity with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 puts you at risk of developing comorbidities like diabetes, heart disease sleep apnoea, and bone disorders. The first step in tackling obesity is following a healthy diet and exercising. However, for people...
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We have become victims of our life style. Our perception of what is acceptable has changed. We see obesity rampant in our society and it still does not bother us. Excess body weight puts you at risk of several diseases, such as diabetes, high cholesterol levels, high...
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When you undergo bariatric surgery, the focal point of the procedure is comprehensively on the digestive system and hence any alterations in diet or process of digestive functions directly leave it impact on the stomach. While weight loss procedure gives numerous...
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What do I mean? Well essentially, I mean avoid drinking liquids which are high in calories such as smoothies, juices, milkshakes, soft drinks (sodas), cordials, shakes, big milky coffees. I know these words can be quite a surprise to some people. Especially...
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Sometimes your weight loss surgeon may suggest dietary changes before undergoing weight loss surgery. These are advised for preparing the body for surgery as well as a quick recovery. These changes ease you into the series of lifestyle changes including dietary...
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Cravings can come out of nowhere and can sometimes get the best of us. Advertisement commercials of fast food and aisles full of junk food in supermarkets make it even harder dealing with our temptations. Understanding what leads to cravings can help us keep them at...
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Statistics reveal that obesity and its medical comorbidities is now a global problem. Research has proven that surgical options are some of the safest and the most effective methods for long term weight loss. There are still various pitfalls in the journey towards...
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“Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out”. This applies to patients who have undergone the bariatric surgery. Obesity is now pandemic across the world, with more patients seeking bariatric surgery to help lose weight. Many patients...
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Obesity is a chronic medical illness due to a genetic predisposition that is triggered by environmental factors. WHO reports that the rate of obesity has doubled in the last 40 years and stresses on inappropriate food choices and physical inactivity as the biggest...
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