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Are You a Senior Considering Bariatric Surgery?In 2019, the obesity rate surpassed 40% for the first time in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with 42.4% of adults classified as obese. The national obesity rate has increased by...
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Jejunoileal Bypass ProceduresThe first metabolic surgery dates to 1954, performed at the University of Minnesota. Called the jejunoileal bypass and based on the theory of malabsorption, this procedure bypass much of the small intestine and was devised to treat severe dyslipidemia...
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Defining ObesityMedical professionals consider obesity to be a condition in which a person develops excess body fat, also known as adipose tissue. Carrying extra fat can cause health complications, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease, among o...
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Protein IntakeMen and women who are about to undergo a weight loss procedure at Tijuana Bariatric Center in Tijuana, Mexico will need to follow a specific diet prior to surgery. The purpose behind this pre-op diet is to help you start losing weight, reduce the amount of glycogen...
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Gastric Sleeve Instructions for Pre-OpPart of this process involves communicating exactly what patients can expect before, during, and after their gastric sleeve procedure. Knowing what to expect before gastric sleeve surgery, as well as how to prepare for it, allows you to...
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Did You Know about the Hunger Hormone?If you are suffering from obesity, gastric sleeve surgery could be the solution. Gastric sleeve surgery has helped millions of patients worldwide lose weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle.All bariatric surgery is restrictive as it...
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Bariatric Surgery StatisticsAccording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 40 percent of American adults have some form of obesity. The obesity rate in American child is somewhere around 18.5 percent. With almost 4 in 10 members of the adult population w...
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Snoring and ObesityMany people who are obese often find they snore loudly, disturbing loved ones as they sleep and causing embarrassment. Snoring is more than just a nuisance and can indicate a serious medical condition called sleep apnea If you are obese and concerned about this...
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Sleep and Weight LossWhen seeking weight loss treatment, many patients are surprised to learn that poor sleep may impede their weight loss journey. Lacking sleep affects the body in several ways, many of which contribute to weight gain. Getting a good night's sleep will not...
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The Ideal Recovery Area for Bariatric SurgeryTBC staff will offer suggestions for your comfort after your weight loss procedure. Once home, you will need a comfortable place to rest (the ideal recovery area), one that is well equipped to meet your post-surgical needs.Creating a C...
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