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.