Weight Loss News for: September 2006

With all weight loss surgeries, the goal is to limit food intake. Getting used to the fewer calories can lead to dizziness and headaches. For those who often feel nauseated after eating, this can mean that the food is not being chewed well enough or that the wrong foods are being eaten. It is important [...]

When you have lost a lot of weight, you will probably want to have a plastic surgery for your surplus skin. Some patients do choose to have plastic surgery after weight loss surgery. If a patient has been overweight for a long time, the skin is stretched and will usually not “mold” itself into [...]

Yes, with some weight loss surgeries, but it usually recommended that you wait at least a year to eighteen months following surgery before becoming pregnant. With the Lap-Band, the band can be loosened during pregnancy to accommodate the increased need for more nutrition.

This also depends on what kind of weight loss surgery you have. Laparoscopic patients have a much shorter recovery time than those who have an open procedure. Most patients stay in the hospital for at least 24 hours after surgery. It takes most patients one to six weeks to resume daily activities and exercise.

This often depends on which surgery you have and how closely you follow the guidelines. In general, most patients will lose two to three pounds each week for the first year. One pound a week is more realistic. After the first year, weight loss will drop and the amount of weight lost will be gradual. [...]

For those looking to lose a considerable amount of weight, the gastric bypass weight loss surgery is commonly performed. Those who are morbidly obese, or those who are 100 pounds or more overweight, can often have a difficult time losing weight using conventional methods. Diet and exercise is not always enough to help many people [...]