Why Is a Weight Loss Resolution So Hard to Keep?
On January 1st, thousands and thousands of people made the resolution to lose weight. And though we’re not even half way through the month, there are already people who find they’re disappointed in their progress. It won’t be long before statistics say that many of the people who resolved to lose weight, will have let […]
Important Varicose & Spider Vein Vocabulary
Written By: Emma Squillace If you’re one of the millions of people who has spider veins or varicose veins, you’ve likely wondered about your condition. What causes these veins? Are they dangerous? What treatment options are there? Today we’ll introduce you to medical terms you’ll likely see as you research your varicose vein or spider […]
New Year’s Resolutions after Bariatric Surgery
Written By: Emma Squillace New Year’s is known for being the time that so many people make resolutions – and often those commitments are to lose weight. Of course any time someone makes a choice to improve their health, it’s a good step. However, you likely know the reality is that the vast majority of people […]
Why Are People Obese?
Written By: Emma Squillace Often we talk about how to best treat obesity. And this makes sense because our primary goal is helping people with obesity to find better health and reach their goals. But if you’ve seen news stories about the rising obesity epidemic, you may wonder how is it that so many people […]
Varicose & Spider Veins: Should I Get Treatment?
Written By: Emma Squillace If you have visible veins in your legs, you’ve probably wondered about treatment. These spider and varicose veins can make people feel self-conscious to the point that they won’t wear summer clothing. They can also hurt! Varicose veins, especially, can cause heavy aching in the legs, throbbing, or itching. They can […]
Managing the Holidays After Weight Loss Surgery
Written By: Emma Squillace While many people with obesity are considering having weight loss surgery – or a non-surgical option like the balloon – some of them worry about what the holidays will be like. And it’s a good question, since so many of our winter holiday celebrations are filled with food. The important thing to […]
Varicose Veins: 3 Serious Complications
Written By: Emma Squillace Varicose veins are common – millions of Americans suffer from them. And while sometimes these visible veins do not cause symptoms, often they do. Many people find their varicose veins cause aching or itching, pain when they stand up or sit down, or a tired & heavy feeling in their legs. These […]
Will I Lose My Hair and Other Post-Bariatric Surgery FAQs
Written By: Emma Squillace Weight loss surgeries like the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass help thousands of people lose a substantial amount of weight each year. You may know some of the reasons behind the success of these procedures – they’re designed to help you eat less, feel full with smaller meals, and often have a […]
Visible Veins: Not Only Found on Legs
Written by: Emma Squillace You probably know what varicose veins are: they’re those raised, bulging, visible veins that can cause pain, swelling, and ongoing discomfort. If we asked you to name a place that people get varicose veins, you’d probably think of the legs. And you’d be right. The legs are the most common location […]
Why do People Wait to Have Weight Loss Surgery?
Written by: Emma Squillace Weight loss surgery and non-surgical procedures like the gastric balloon, are known to be safe and successful treatments for many people. And we know that there are almost 100 million people in the US with obesity. When people with obesity have bariatric surgery or a weight loss balloon, one of the […]