On the Carroll Hospital Health Chat, bariatric surgeon Christina Li, M.D., discusses tips for losing weight.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat LIVE each Tuesday at 8:20 a.m. on 1490 AM/102.3 FM!
On the Carroll Hospital Health Chat, bariatric surgeon Christina Li, M.D., discusses tips for losing weight.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat LIVE each Tuesday at 8:20 a.m. on 1490 AM/102.3 FM!
A few spots are still available for the Lose to Win Wellness Challenge starting in February!
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, community nutrition educator Barb Walsh, R.D., discusses the upcoming Lose to Win Wellness Challenge. Registration is taking place now, and space is limited.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
On this week’s Carroll Hospital Health Chat, bariatric surgeon Celine Richardson, M.D., discusses bariatric surgery options.
Listen to the Carroll Hospital Health Chat live every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. on WTTR AM 1470/FM 102.3!
For any behavioral change, taking the first step is always the most difficult part. And that is certainly the case when it comes to changing eating habits to improve health or lose weight.
When it comes to losing weight, some people believe they’ve tried everything without success. For many, it’s just a matter of staying committed to your weight loss goal or visiting a dietitian to ensure you are on the right track. But for others, bariatric surgery is an alternative.
Bariatric surgery may be an option for adults who have a body mass index (BMI) over 40 or have a BMI of 35 or more with a serious health problem linked to obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease or sleep apnea.
Several different types of procedures are available, but all involve restricting the stomach’s volume either temporarily or permanently to make the person feel fuller sooner.
Four of the most common bariatric procedures are:
At LifeBridge Health, all the above surgeries are performed minimally invasively at Northwest and Sinai hospitals, resulting in smaller incisions and faster recovery times. In general, people can return to their normal routines within two weeks, but should still take it easy for six to eight weeks while they heal.
While you will see a dramatic weight loss immediately after surgery, how long you will maintain that weight loss is up to you. Keeping those excess pounds from coming back still requires effort on your part. That means adopting a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and eating nutritiously, long-term, is essential.
To learn more about bariatric surgery and which procedure may be right for you, attend a Bariatric Seminar, presented by bariatric surgeon Celine Richardson, M.D., the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Carroll Hospital. To register or for more information, call 866-404-3627 (DOCS).