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In October, the National Institutes of Health’s 31-year-old guidelines for weight loss surgery were revised. The new guidelines expand patient eligibility for weight loss surgery. The recommendations from 1991 for considering bariatric or weight loss surgery were for people with body mass index (BMI) of at least 40. Those with BMIs of 35 or more with one obesity-related condition such …
A federal government rule requiring hospitals to display their prices for “shoppable” medical services went into effect in January 2021. The rule, which doesn’t apply to outpatient settings like ours, aims to improve price competition by revealing how much procedures will cost. Ideally, the rule will help patients make informed decisions about their health care. At Surgical Healing Arts Center, …
Patients who have bariatric surgery or weight-loss surgery can improve their heart health and reduce their risk for heart disease. In 9 out of 10 patients, weight-loss surgery can improve blood sugar and heart function. Surgery can lower blood pressure, cholesterol and reduce sleep apnea. Also, the American Heart Association supports weight-loss surgery for obese people who cannot lose weight …
By Dr. Stephen Fleischer One of the critical elements for success of weight-loss surgery is post-bariatric surgery care. As a result, we are there for our patients as they make the decision to have life-saving surgery. After surgery, the Surgical Healing Arts team is committed to supporting our patients through lifetime lifestyle changes to ensure post-bariatric surgery success. Just some …
The health impacts of obesity are to the mind and body, resulting in a lower quality of life. One study by the Rand Corporation shows that obesity has a higher link to chronic illnesses than living in poverty. The illness risk with obesity is much higher than smoking or drinking! In addition, annual obesity-related healthcare costs in the United States are nearly $150 billion. That’s about …
Obesity and atrial fibrillation (AFib) are related, and that is the bad news. The good news is that losing weight and weight loss surgery can improve AFib. AFib is an abnormal heart rhythm where the heart is not getting the right signals to work properly. That means the heart is not pumping blood as it should. AFib is a type of arrhythmia that can cause a rapid, irregular heartbeat. Blood can pool …
January, which follows two months of holiday eating, often results in promises to change. As a result, it’s no surprise that it is also Healthy Weight Management Awareness Month. This new year also brings with it reported weight gain after months of quarantine and worry during the pandemic. The Center for Obesity Medicine and Metabolic Performance at UT Physicians attributes pandemic-related weight struggles to working …
For years, you have heard your doctor probably tell you that you need to drink more water. Your body is made up of about 60% water and throughout the day you are constantly losing water from skin evaporation, moisture in your breath, urine, and stool. To maintain proper health, these losses must be replaced daily. The benefits of drinking water …
Weight loss surgery is not new. It has been around for over 50 years. However, during that time, several modifications have occurred to make the surgeries safer and more effective – it is a continuously evolving field of medicine and surgery. As the obesity epidemic around the world worsens, our ability to treat it and to treat it safely must …
Over half of morbidly obese individuals have GERD This is related to relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter with or without the presence of a hiatal hernia. Obesity is associated with increased intra-abdominal pressure leading to increased pressure at the gastro-esophageal junction and the higher the BMI, the higher the risk of GERD. Weight loss can lead to a reduction …