The Differences Between Robotic and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Although laparoscopic surgery has long been the standard for bariatric surgery, robotic techniques are becoming more and more favorable. Bariatric surgeons like Dr. Balsama now offer robotic bariatric surgeries, and there are many reasons to consider it over traditional laparoscopic surgery. If you’re exploring your options for bariatric surgery, then here is a quick guide […]
Valentine’s Desserts That Won’t Break Your Diet
Valentine’s Day can be a stressful day for weight loss patients. Tempting chocolates and other delicious desserts are constantly present, making it difficult to skip the unhealthy snacking. These are a few healthy dessert ideas that will help you enjoy your Valentine’s Day without having to worry about skipping something else so that you can […]
Superfoods to Boost Your Metabolism and Burn Calories
Metabolic rate is closely linked to weight loss or weight maintenance. If you’re hoping to burn calories and stabilize your weight, consider adding these foods to your daily diet. Protein-Rich Meat Protein-rich fish and lean meat like chicken takes more energy to digest so it will increase your metabolism for a few hours while keeping […]
7 Yoga Poses to Relieve Stress
After bariatric surgery, you need to keep your body in motion and yoga is a great way to do that. Yoga is also used as a calming technique and keeping your stress levels low can help you stop turning back to bad habits like poor eating. These are seven calming yoga techniques you can try […]
Choosing the Right Type of Bariatric Surgery for You
Bariatric surgery is a helpful way to shed excess pounds and keep a healthy weight. To help you select the correct type of bariatric surgery, we shed some insight into the types of procedures and their benefits. What Is Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric surgery is a form of surgery directed towards helping patients lose weight. It […]
What to Expect After Gastric Bypass Surgery
You’ve invested considerable time and effort into your preparations for weight loss surgery. Deciding on a gastric bypass is a significant milestone in your personal wellness journey, so congratulations! One important step is planning for both your surgery and life after it. Getting the most out of a gastric bypass means being ready to adapt […]
5 Easy Ways to Keep the Weight Off
Just because fall is around the corner doesn’t mean all your hard work has to disappear under big sweaters. There are a few different ways to keep the weight off even when it seems like all your efforts might be for naught. Use these five steps to keep to your weight goals even as the […]
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy vs. Lap-Band: Which Is Better?
When considering weight loss surgery, there are two major options that come to mind; sleeve gastrectomy and lap-band. Choosing between the two might be challenging unless you understand what each entails. Both procedures are done laparoscopically and involve limiting the amount of food you take. What Is a Sleeve Gastrectomy? Sleeve gastrectomy involves the insertion […]
3 Easy Bariatric-Approved Recipes
It can be hard to keep to a diet when you need to constantly check the ingredients or when they require all kinds of steps to make. However, making a healthy meal for yourself doesn’t have to be difficult. Some of the tastiest things to eat can be the easiest things to make, when done […]
How to Exercise after Bariatric Surgery
Whether you have had a weight loss surgery or a considering getting one, you must adopt a new, physically active lifestyle. Understand that the long-term success of bariatric surgery will depend on two key factors – a healthy diet and exercise regimen. Before you begin, understand that every weight loss journey is different. There is […]