Am I Morbidly Obese?
Reviewed By Patricia Sullivan, BSN, RN, CNOR, CBN In order to qualify for weight loss surgery you have to be considered morbidly obese. By definition this term means that you suffer from obesity and...
View ArticleQuestions You Must Ask Your Bariatric Surgeon
Bariatric surgery is not a quick process. Yes, the surgery only lasts a few hours. But it often takes 6 months to get approved for surgery. It takes a year to reach your weight loss goal. And it takes...
View ArticleWeight Loss Surgery In Mexico – A Candid Look
Let’s be honest, we’d all love to have weight loss surgery in our home city with a surgeon we know and trust. While most insurance companies do offer some sort of bariatric coverage, every insurance...
View ArticleWeight Loss Surgery Is Not A ‘Solution’
Weight loss surgery is not the solution you are looking for. If you’re calling it a ‘solution’ then you better go look somewhere else. Solution implies that you found something that will fix your...
View ArticleThe Complete Guide To Bariatric Surgery [Bariatric Bible]
Table of Contents: What Exactly is Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric Surgery Benefits Bariatric Surgery Gets a Bad Rap What is the Point of Bariatric Surgery? Which Procedure is Best? Your New Diet The...
View ArticleHow Much Will You Weigh After Surgery Calculator
Regardless of which weight loss surgery you choose, you can expect to lose a certain amount of weight from bariatric surgery.
View ArticleGastric Bypass Vs. Gastric Sleeve Surgery
There are several things to consider when trying to decide between gastric bypass surgery and gastric sleeve surgery. Unlike the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (Lap Band), these two operations...
View ArticleBaritastic – Our Favorite Weight Loss Surgery App
Baritastic is our favorite app for weight loss surgery patients. The app provides much needed motivation via the weekly motivation tab. The podcasts are inspirational and are a great listen ... Read More
View ArticleHow To Choose A Bariatric Surgeon
Reviewed by Patricia Sullivan, BSN, RN, CNOR, CBN Once you’ve decided to have bariatric surgery,…
View ArticleWhat is Morbid Obesity?
Morbid Obesity is a life-threatening condition when your current weight exceeds your ‘ideal weight’ by… The post What is Morbid Obesity? first appeared on Obesity Coverage.
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