Life after Bariatric Surgery. Many patients return to work two to four weeks after surgery, with no activity restrictions. However, it might take up to five to six weeks for your energy levels to return. One of the biggest recommendations after the surgery is following a strict diet to prevent nutritional deficiencies, as well as helping […]

Preparation for bariatric surgery. Certain basic tests are done prior to bariatric surgery such as:  a complete Blood Count (CBC), Urinalysis, and a Chemistry Panel, which gives a readout of about 20 blood chemistry values. All patients get a chest X-ray and an electrocardiogram to check internal organs and it’s functioning. Our surgeons ask for a […]

Does Bariatric surgery really help me lose weight? If you take the recommendations and the precautions that your weight loss doctor gives you, these types of surgeries are going to help your shape and help function better your digestive system. Bariatric surgery works helping you out with conditions related to obesity such as diabetes, obstructive sleep […]

Changing eating habits before a Bariatric Procedure. According to the experts, Bariatric surgery (BS) is today the most effective therapy for inducing long-term weight loss and for reducing comorbidity burden and mortality in patients with severe obesity. Doctors recommend cutting down to appropriate portions of food. Under the 30%  formula, each plate of food is 30% […]

Different loans I can get while getting a medical procedure done abroad. We previously discussed that typical health insurance costs aren’t covered while patients travel Internationally. Today we would like to discuss some loans governments and private investors offer for people wanting to travel Internationally for medical procedures.   Some of the companies are: 1.    Prosper […]