My name is Julie and I had the gastric sleeve weight loss surgery, in August of 2011. Like many, I tried to do it on my own with diet and exercise, however I was unsuccessful. Since...

The beginning of the New Year is a great time to reflect on your fitness goals and make a commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Even if you aren’t one to proclaim a New Year’s resolution, you...

Obesity is a disease that receives a great deal of stigma in our society, and people can be quick to judge weight loss surgery. Perhaps you have heard that having weight loss surgery is an “easy...

One of the primary ways that weight loss surgery is successful is in helping to regulate our physical hunger and fullness. However, physical hunger is only one of the reasons that we eat. We also seek...

Eating healthfully is essential after bariatric surgery. Your stomach is smaller now, but your body still needs lots of nutrients, so it is important to choose the right foods. One of the most critical concerns for...

Understanding potential side effects of weight loss surgery is important for patients managing their recovery from surgery. Hair loss is a common, but sometimes unexpected, possible side effect. The stress of dealing with hair loss can...