How Bariatric Surgery Can Address Issues with Blood Pressure Pills
Recent medical research conducted by scientists in Canada and Northern Ireland has revealed some frightening data about certain blood pressure pills. The most concerning issue is that those who use certain medications may be at an increased risk of lung cancer. The scientist involved in the study reviewed outcomes of two different types of blood […]
November is National Diabetes Month
Written By: Emma Squillace November has been designated as National Diabetes month. Why is there an entire month dedicated to awareness of this disease? Because Diabetes puts a tremendous burden on the health of millions of people. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 30 million people in the USA have diabetes, even […]
Guide to Holidays After Bariatric Surgery
Written By: Emma Squillace The holiday season – from Halloween through New Year’s – tends to be a time of weight gain for many people. For those who have had bariatric surgery or a nonsurgical procedure, this can be an intimidating time of year. You may have good momentum with weight loss and worry that […]
Spider Veins: What Should I Know?
Written By: Emma Squillace Spider veins may sound scary, but do you know what they are and how they can affect your legs? In some ways, spider veins are not as ‘scary’ as varicose veins because spider veins are smaller and less likely to have direct negative effects on your health. Varicose veins are larger, […]
Will I Regret Having Bariatric Surgery?
Written By: Emma Squillace For many people, the day they had bariatric surgery is a day that changed their lives. Bariatric surgery patients often lose a substantial amount of weight, see improvements from obesity-related health conditions, and are able to do activities they’ve not done for years. Lots of these patients find that their weight […]
The Problems with Yo-yo Weight Loss
Written By: Emma Squillace The majority of people who are obese have lost weight at some point in their lives. In fact, many people we meet with tell our surgeons that they’ve lost 50 – 100 pounds multiple times in their adulthood. The amount of work needed to lose this much weight is substantial. Despite […]
Can Being Tall Lead to Varicose Veins?
Written By: Emma Squillace An interesting new study from Stanford University set out to further analyze varicose veins. In the scientists’ research they found an unexpected relationship between someone’s height and their likelihood of having varicose veins. This study looked at genes from over 400,000 individuals, looking for clues as to what genetic links exist […]
6 Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery
Written By: Emma Squillace Procedures like the gastric bypass and gastric sleeve have become increasingly well-known surgeries for treating obesity. These operations allow patients to benefit from their own hard work to lose weight, and often result in notable weight loss. Today’s weight loss procedures are safe and effective options for people who want to […]
5 Things to Avoid with a Gastric Balloon
Written By: Emma Squillace Have you heard about gastric balloons? They’re a relative new non-surgical option for weight loss. Balloons help you succeed in your weight loss journey by giving you a tool that amplifies your efforts to eat well. There are several popular gastric balloons that are FDA approved and offered at West Medical. […]
Weight Loss And Your Career
Written By: Emma Squillace According to one French study, obese job applicants who undergo weight loss surgery are more likely to find jobs over a two-year period than those who do not. Obesity is a common problem in the United States, with 37.9 percent of those over the age of 20 classified as obese. This […]