Nothing but Frustration Bouncing from diet to diet. Trying every new weight loss supplement or pill that comes along. Spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars on gym memberships and/or fitness equipment – yet nothing gets you the long-term results you desire. If you nodded your head in agreement while reading that opening paragraph, then this blog is for YOU! And you’re not alone! Obesity affects millions of people worldwide but there is good news – you can lose weight and find the BEST version of yourself along the way. It’s no secret that losing weight when you’re obese can have numero ..read more

Bariatric surgery, which includes procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch, has been shown to be an effective treatment option for obesity-related conditions like type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. Let’s take a closer look at these conditions and why weight loss surgery might be the answer for those who suffer from them. What is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder that develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Several factors can contribute to the devel ..read more

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Sometimes you get to decide when and how to make life changes. Other times, life makes those decisions for you. Reality Sets In For Alecia Brooks, growing up in a family that showed their “love” by getting together around a table of food – the good stuff, not the healthy stuff – provided a perfect opportunity for her to gain weight. Then in 2019, she had her first child. Followed by a second in 2021. Her path towards obesity was gaining speed. Then in 2022, she got COVID which led to a terrible case of pneumonia…cryptogenic organizing pneumonia to be exact. Alecia spent the next 6 months confi ..read more

Active and athletic. That’s how Mandy Crowell describes herself. She also remembers growing up in a house where both parents worked and most of the meals were quick, easy and not all that nutritious. But it was the 80’s and “clean eating” just meant you used a napkin to wipe your mouth! So she never really learned good eating habits, but it didn’t really matter because she was young and busy playing sports. Up and Down Mandy’s story is one that will have many readers (especially moms) nodding their head and saying to themselves, “Yep. That’s the same thing I’m going through!” Mandy is quick to ..read more

What is the cost of obesity? From a quality of life perspective it can be hard to quantify, but in general obesity causes a lack of energy, difficulty sleeping, strain on relationships, personal guilt and shame and a feeling of being less-than. And these tend to have a cumulative effect, worsening over time.  Obesity Puts Your Financial Well-Being at Risk But what about financially? Take a moment to consider and it won’t take long to realize that obesity causes nearly as much harm to your bank account as it does to your health! While costs can vary significantly depending on overall healt ..read more

The biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) is a well-established weight-loss surgical procedure that provides excellent weight loss and long-term resolution of health conditions associated with obesity. This operation is usually, but not always, reserved for the extremely obese (with a BMI of greater than 50) because this surgery tends to result in more significant weight loss compared to other weight loss procedures. Some of our patients lose anywhere from 60-85% of excess body weight. Aside from limiting the amount of food one can eat, evidence suggests it also helps reduce ..read more

Unless you’ve been living completely “off the grid” it would be impossible to have NOT heard about new weight loss drugs and their amazing results. Fueled mostly by social media, this new class of medications called GLP-1 agonists has given hope to many who have spent years trying and failing to lose weight. So are they really the game-changers that patients claim them to be? A New Approach Before GLP-1 drugs, most weight loss medications were phentermine-based and focused on targeting areas of the brain that control appetite. And for many patients, they worked well, albeit with some drawbacks ..read more

This is Jonathan and Katie’s weight loss story. If it was the script for a Hollywood movie, it probably wouldn’t garner much fanfare. There’s not nearly enough drama. But as a story of struggle and ultimate victory over obesity, it has to rank as one of the most relatable and inspiring stories you’ll ever read. Too Young to Care Growing up was pretty normal for both Jonathan and Katie. Jonathan was involved in sports, mostly baseball, which kept him physically active. Katie, on the other hand, never really took to sports, but she was able to maintain a healthy weight. “I was very self-consciou ..read more

Obesity and diabetes are closely linked, and the relationship between the two is complex. While obesity doesn’t directly cause diabetes, it is a significant risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, which is the most common form of diabetes. Here’s how obesity contributes to diabetes and how weight loss can have a positive impact: Insulin Resistance: In type 2 diabetes, there is a condition called insulin resistance, where the body’s cells become less responsive to the effects of insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. Obesity is associated with chronic low-grad ..read more