Weight Loss Tips

Women Experience Fewer Problems Than Men With Gastric Bypass Surgery

Posted: Aug 31 in Weight Loss Tips tagged by admin

A recent study analyzed complication risks for gastric bypass patients and found that women may face fewer risks than men when having weight loss surgery.

Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center reviewed data from 38,000 people who had gastric bypass surgery between 2006 and 2009. The study looked at complications, hospitalizations, readmissions and hospital costs for the first month following the gastric bypass. Researchers also analyzed gender, race, age and the health status of patients before surgery.

The study found that:

  • Women have 25% fewer complications after gastric bypass than men
  • Women have one-third fewer ICU admissions than men
  • Women are five times less likely to die after having gastric bypass surgery than men

Researchers did note that men were nearly twice as likely to have obesity-related medical conditions before having surgery, which has been linked to a higher risk of complication.

This study also revealed that African-Americans have slightly higher rates of post-surgical complications than Caucasians, while Hispanics have slightly lower lower rates than Caucasians. Although it’s not clear what role race plays in affecting surgery risks, researchers believed that being aware of increased risk could help bariatric surgeons take the necessary precautions to make gastric bypass surgery safer.

Adding Fish To Your Diet Could Help You Live Longer

Posted: Aug 26 in Weight Loss Tips by admin

Do you want to lose weight and potentially live longer? Add fish to your diet one to two times per week. Concerned about mercury exposure? Read more about the benefits of adding fish to your diet and how to avoid dangerous chemicals.

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Exercising After Bariatric Surgery: How To Stay Cool In The Heat

Posted: Aug 19 in Weight Loss Tips by admin

Exercising after bariatric surgery is an important part of achieving weight loss results and maintaining your weight loss long term. But when the weather heats up, you’ll need to take extra precautions to cool down.

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How to Exercise After Weight Loss Surgery

Posted: Aug 11 in Weight Loss Tips by admin

Having gastric bypass surgery is the first step towards many lifestyle changes that will help you lose weight and, hopefully, keep that weight off for years. One of the lifestyle changes your doctor will recommend is that you begin to exercise after weight loss surgery. For people who are currently obese, this can sound like a daunting task, especially if your weight affects your mobility or joints. Take these steps for safe and pain-free exercise after weight loss surgery.

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Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss Surgery

Posted: Aug 03 in Weight Loss Tips by admin

Losing 100 pounds or more is a significant achievement that should make someone feel proud. However, many people who lose large amounts of excess weight after weight loss surgery find that they are still unhappy with the way they look because of sagging skin that covers their new, leaner body. Fortunately, plastic surgery options are available to help people who have lost a lot of weight remove the extra skin. In fact, there are multiple plastic surgery options to help, depending on where the excess skin is located.

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