In the twenty years from 1979-1991 the hospital costs for children and youth have risen from 35 million in 1979-1981 to 127 million from 1997-1991 (Preventing childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance, 2005, Institute of Medicine). The number of obese people is ever increasing. Here are some tips that may help people lose weight. Weight [...]
Weight Loss Is Nuts?
Steve Vaught, a classic candidate for weight loss surgery, thinks that undergoing a “dangerous surgery that cost about the same as a luxury car” is “nuts”. He further calls it “dangerous” and mentions it in the same breath as “miracle weight loss drugs or fad diets that never seem to have lasting results. And this [...]
The Pros & Cons of Weight Loss Surgery
There are many types of weight loss surgeries, and the most common one is the gastric bypass surgery. Traditional methods of losing weight are unsuccessful for many people, so those who are extremely overweight are turning to weight loss surgery for help. However, you have to remember that weight loss surgery is a major surgery, and serious [...]
Is Weight Loss Surgery For You?
For many, during the course of a recent visit to the doctor they have learned they are overweight. If it has been determined that you are morbidly obese, you may be weighing the option of weight loss surgery. However, there are risks, involved procedures, and lifestyle changes to consider when deciding whether to undergo surgery. [...]