Category Archives: Weight Loss
Congratulations to Dr. Mir Ali, Physician-of-the-Month
Outstanding Physicians September 2015 Physician-of-the-Month Congratulations to Dr. Mir Ali for being chosen as the September 2015 Physician-of-the-Month. Dr. Ali specializes in bariatric and general surgery, and has demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities. As an advocate for nursing, he constantly promotes teamwork between the surgeons and nursing staff. The perioperative staff also greatly appreciated his contributions […]
Halloween Weight Gain Can Be Quite Scary!
Halloween is definitely a fun holiday! Costumes, parties and trick or treating! There is an abundance of candy everywhere you look. There is probably a bowl in your house that is for the trick or treaters, but it may seem like you might be treating yourself more to these indulgences meant for others. What do […]
A Hot New Weight Loss Procedure Helped This Woman Drop 70 Lbs. – Without Surgery
There is a new, non-invasive weight loss procedure that requires minimal time and sedation, and it is one of the most buzz worthy topics in bariatric surgery. Recognized in People Magazine, the intragastric balloon procedure requires no surgery and is ideal for people struggling to lose weight. Read more about how the innovative procedure can […]
The Rule of Twenties
There are three rules of twenties that you can incorporate into your daily life that can help you lose weight and maintain this loss once you are at your goal weight. The first is to try and chew your food at least TWENTY times. Mastication or the chewing of your food physically breaks it down […]
How to Eat Right During Holiday Parties
The holidays…if you are like me they stir up a range of emotions from excitement to anxiety and stress. I’m excited to see my family and friends, go to holiday parties and enjoy the festivities, yet stressed about the temptation that I will have to face at every event…..THE FOOD! Sometimes even holiday shopping will […]
The Body Shape That Protects Women From Diabetes
Is your shape hurting you? A new study shows that pear-shaped women are “significantly” less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those with smaller hips, according to new research. The findings were presented at the American Society of Human Genetics’ annual meeting. The study traced the connection to a genetic variation carried by women […]
The advantages of seeing a Bariatric Surgeon
It should come as no surprise that obesity has become a national epidemic. Unfortunately, there is no single solution that will work for every person, and the answer may not be as simple as exercising more and eating less. This is why millions of patients have turned to experienced bariatric surgeons in order to take […]
Diet and Exercise Do Not Work for The Obese
A new study that followed over 150,000 people demonstrated that the rate of resolution of obesity is less than 1% for individuals with a BMI of 30-35 and closer to 1 in 1000 (0.1%) for those whose BMI > 40. It’s time to rethink the diet & exercise yo-yo and do something DEFINITIVE and PROVEN […]
ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon
There is an exciting new development in the treatment of obesity, called the ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System (also known as the ReShape Dual Balloon). It takes up space in the stomach to help patients limit portion sizes and feel full. Candidates for this procedure will have a BMI between 30 and 40 with at […]
Podcast – Weight Loss Surgery and Joint Replacement
Doctor discusses the correlation between bariatric surgery and joint replacement.