Bariatric surgery is a generic term used to describe a variety of different surgical procedures designed to help morbidly obese people lose weight. Statistics from the CDC estimates that 25.6% of Americans are morbidly obese, with a higher percent located in the South and Midwest. For some, bariatri ... Continue Reading

Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) induces a state of malabsorption in the body. While RYGBP bypasses the stomach and first part of the intestines, BPD removes approximately 70% of the stomach. With less stomach present, there is less acid produced to break down food therefore malabsorption is induced. Continue Reading

Stomach stapling is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of your stomach. This can result in gradual weight loss, due to the reduction of food intake. The stomach stapling has several advantages and disadvantages that you need to consider if you want to get the surgery done. Advantages of Stom ... Continue Reading

A Possible Solution to Obesity Obesity is a problem that can be very hard to manage, and can lead to other serious health issues. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and depression are just a few of the complications that arise from being severely overweight. Sometimes diet and exercise aren't en ... Continue Reading