Weight Loss Surgery Blog

Before getting into food addiction help, we need to figure out whether you are classified as “addicted”.Read the sections below for a quiz and information about Food Addiction.We have adapted a "quiz" developed by a Yale researcher in order to give us some information about your status.QUIZ: Click Here to Take the Food Addiction QuizLearn More about the QuizAddiction can be a very difficult thing to pin down, especially when it comes to food. The difference between normal hunger and a compulsive need for food can seem pretty small sometimes, especially when you are feeling really hungry. One of the […]

Hi, I have been considering getting weight loss surgery for a while now, but I’ve been straddling the fence on the decision. I had a friend who underwent the gastric sleeve surgery and ended up having major regrets about permanently altering her body. I wasn’t too worried about that until I talked to her and now I’m kinda worried about it. After talking to her I was pretty much leaning no on the whole bariatric surgery thing, BUT then I saw one of my favorite characters, Kate, on my favorite new show (BTW, it’s called “This is Us”, if you […]

I had the Gastric Balloon and just got it removed. I’m a little disappointed though because I didn’t lose as much weight as I wanted to. I am 5’9 and now 275 pounds – I started at 308 pounds. I was thinking about getting another procedure to help me reach my weight goal (180 – 200 pounds) but I’m not sure which one would be best for me. My number one goal is to get my weight down, but hardcore surgery scares me a little bit too. Is there a “happy middle-ground” procedure? Any advice would be much appreciated!

There are several reputable weight loss surgeons in Texas, each of which has a unique set of procedures they offer. This page will help you figure out how to pick the right practice and how much you can expect to pay for your chosen procedure.The surgeons below are available in Texas and can perform your weight loss procedure:To find the best bariatric surgeon for you in Texas, follow these steps:Do your research – Confirm that surgery is your best option, compare procedures, understand the downsides of surgery, and learn the important aspects of life after.Create an initial list of surgeons […]

There are several reputable weight loss surgeons in West Virginia, each of which has a unique set of procedures they offer. This page will help you figure out how to pick the right practice and how much you can expect to pay for your chosen procedure.Here are our recommendations for the best bariatric surgeons in West Virginia:The surgeons below are available in West Virginia and can perform your weight loss procedure:Do your research – Confirm that surgery is your best option, compare procedures, understand the downsides of surgery, and learn the important aspects of life after.Create an initial list of […]

There are several reputable weight loss surgeons in West Virginia, each of which has a unique set of procedures they offer. This page will help you figure out how to pick the right practice and how much you can expect to pay for your chosen procedure.Here are our recommendations for the best bariatric surgeons in West Virginia:The surgeons below are available in West Virginia and can perform your weight loss procedure:Do your research – Confirm that surgery is your best option, compare procedures, understand the downsides of surgery, and learn the important aspects of life after.Create an initial list of […]

Many years ago I had gastric bypass- no pre diet was mentioned. In fact I was out to lunch (salad only) when hospital called saying they had moved me up 3 weeks and could i come into hospital that evening for next day surgery. I did and my surgery went well. For my yearly checkup I went from 226 to 140 (5 foot 1 inch frame). I thought my doc would be disappointed in me for not reaching my 128 lb goal but instead he was thrilled and told me to just maintain that weight, I looked great! Well I […]

I am 18 months post op (Roux en Y gastric bypass) and have been craving carbs and sugar. My fasting glucose levels have slowly increased and so has my weight. I lost 31Kg in the first 6 months post op and have put on 5Kg since then. My surgeon has recommended a revision to a BPD which would involve a complete reversal of the original surgery. My medical insurance will not pay for the revision so it will be a huge expense for me. My eating behaviour is almost back to pre op disordered eating. I am really feeling apprehensive […]

More than 1 out of every 5 adults in Washington, DC is considered obese. While this rate is relatively low compared to the national average, it is still alarmingly high compared to DC’s 13% rate in the mid-90’s.Many insurance plans in the area cover the most popular weight loss surgery procedures including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and Lap-Band, as long as your specific policy includes it. Out-of-pocket costs without insurance are lower than the national average.Gastric sleeve info for Washington, DC:The sleeve is performed just under 2,000 times per year in the DC AreaAt least 7 weight loss surgeons to […]

Free weight loss surgery does exist, but only through weight loss surgery grants or charity care. If you are not able to get either, there are several options available to make surgery more affordable.Review the information below and click each section for more details.Surgery grants help those who cannot afford surgery by funding all or part of the treatment costs. Currently, the only grant available specifically for weight loss surgery comes from the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (WLSFA).The WLSFA raises funds to grant people who need help obtaining weight loss surgery or post weight loss reconstructive plastic surgery. […]