3 Full-Body Workouts It’s no secret: Bariatric surgery has been proven time and time again to help people lose weight. Also no secret: A committed, sustainable regimen of diet and exercise will help post-bariatric-surgery patients keep the weight off. It will also help them stay healthy — in both mind and body — and strong….
The question posed in the headline is a common one. You’ve probably asked this question yourself. Unfortunately, despite the fact that it’s a common question, it doesn’t necessarily have a common answer. How many calories should you eat per day to lose weight? The answer depends on a number of factors — all of which…
There are, indeed, some truly astounding health benefits of weight loss. You may be aware of many of these; some may come as a surprise. But make no mistake: Losing weight provides extraordinary health and wellness benefits. This is especially true for those patients who have been diagnosed as obese. Do you have a high…
Oregon Weight Loss Surgery welcomes self-pay weight-loss patients. So if you’ve been wondering about the cost of one of our procedures and plan to pay on your own — that is to say: without the assistance of an insurance company — then you’ve come to the right place. Curious about the gastric sleeve self-pay cost?…
If you’ve looked through the Oregon Weight Loss Surgery website, you’ve probably noticed the section titled “Am I A Candidate?” This is the portion of the site in which we detail eligibility for weight loss surgery, information that is important for low BMI patients. (Quick side note: We encourage you to explore the OWLS website;…
Wondering If A Weight Loss Balloon Is Right For You? Modern medicine provides a lot of promising weight loss options for people struggling with obesity. At Oregon Weight Loss Surgery, we offer a wide range of weight loss services, including lap bands, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and weight loss balloons. We’re happy to discuss these…
I absolutely love surgery. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been doing laparoscopic surgery for twenty years. Time really does fly when you are making a difference, and having fun doing it. I thoroughly enjoy taking care of patients, and helping each person on their individual journey towards a healthier and happier life. I really…
Endoscopically placed intragastric balloons are the least invasive type of weight loss procedure currently available. Orbera is a silicone balloon that is placed into the stomach through the mouth and filled with 400 to 700 mL of fluid, which expands it into a spherical shape. The balloon makes the stomach feel full and able to hold less food….
We all know about the health benefits of weight loss: Less stress on your joints Increased vigor and vitality Improved mood Less tissue inflammation Diminished risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers Lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol Higher HDL or “good” cholesterol Lower levels of triglycerides Lower blood pressure And, of course,…
Bariatric surgery is extremely effective — although it’s not for everybody, and not everybody is a candidate for a weight loss procedure. If after reading this short blog post you think you might be a candidate, be sure to complete an informational seminar on bariatric surgeries to help increase your knowledge and to help you…
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