Oregon Weight Loss Surgery (OWLS) offers a variety of procedures for those seeking relief from obesity and weight-related problems — from gastric banding and bypass to gastric sleeves and weight-loss balloons. Each of these procedures has their relative benefits and risks, pros and cons. The friendly and expert staff at OWLS can help answer any…
There are several options for weight loss surgery. One newer procedure that’s growing in popularity is the sleeve gastrectomy (or gastric sleeve). In a gastric sleeve procedure, the majority of the stomach is removed. The procedure, technically simpler than a gastric bypass, does not involve rearranging the gastrointestinal anatomy, but it does require surgical staplers. The procedure…
Let’s say you’ve decided you’re a candidate for weight-loss surgery. You’ve considered the pros and cons; you’re familiar with the benefits and risks associated with weight-loss surgical procedures; you know what obesity is, and you’ve examined the various weight-loss surgery options available to you. You’ve even become a bit of an expert on the different…
Exercise offers the benefits of strengthening your mind and body while helping you lose weight. Even if you are feeling strong within a few days after surgery, be kind to your body and slowly ramp up your return to normal activities and exercise. Check with your doctor for recommendations about when you can begin exercising….
A surgeon may need to adjust a gastric band after adjustable gastric band surgery, periodically or only once, depending on the patient’s symptoms and weight loss progress post-surgery. After laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery (Lap Band surgery), a medical professional will normally adjust the gastric band at 5 weeks following the operation. Having a gastric…
Every decision of your day contributes to your overall health. Consciously and subconsciously, you are constantly telling your body how you want it to look and feel….
With tons of produce back in season, your diet just got way more colorful The weather’s warm, the flowers are blooming, farmer’s markets are in full swing…this all means one thing: summer is here!…
Our patients have tried more diets than you can name. Mostly, two things happen: they see an immediate drop, and then the weight gradually comes back on; or, they see zero results at all. The chief misconception here is that people blame themselves. They chalk up their weight gain to lack of willpower. This is…
Once you have done your research for the best type of gastric surgery for yourself, you will want to meet with your doctor and go over the procedure, the recovery, and any post surgical changes you will need to make to get the biggest benefit. Once you have covered all that, you may be considered…
A new clinical study reports that for diabetic patients, weight loss surgery can help improve blood sugar levels more than any lifestyle changes or pharmaceutical intervention. Weight loss surgery may even help with long-term remission. The study appeared in Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association, endorsed by 45 professional societies around the…