Duodenal Switch vs Gastric Bypass: What’s the Difference and Which One is Best for You?
Duodenal Switch vs Gastric Bypass: What’s the Difference and Which One is Best for You? Summary: Duodenal Switch vs. Gastric Bypass There are some key differences between duodenal switch vs gastric bypass surgery that your bariatric surgeon will consider when choosing the right procedure for you. Both surgeries help with weight loss by reducing the […]
Mini Gastric Bypass vs Gastric Bypass
Mini Gastric Bypass vs Gastric Bypass If you’ve been struggling to lose weight and are considering bariatric surgery as a possible solution, you may be overwhelmed by all the available surgical options. Knowing which surgery is best for you requires a basic understanding of the benefits and risks of each procedure. While some surgeries result […]
Semaglutide After Bariatric Surgery: Does It Make Sense?
Semaglutide After Bariatric Surgery: Does It Make Sense? There’s been a lot of recent publicity and promise on social media and the news about new weight loss drugs with results that sound too good to be true. Celebrities and influencers have touted the benefits of medications like Ozempic and Rybelsus as a simple solution to […]
Not Losing Weight on Ozempic(Semaglutide)? Here’s Why.
Not Losing Weight on Ozempic? Here’s Why. Losing weight and keeping it off can be a real struggle for so many people. Popular diets and the latest fitness trends just don’t seem to work out or provide lasting results. Medications like Ozempic are used more and more alongside healthy eating habits and increased exercise to […]
Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Reversible?
Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Reversible? Over the last 60 years, gastric bypass has been used safely and effectively to provide hope for those who are trying to reach their weight loss goals. Gastric bypass is one of the most effective forms of weight loss surgery, with patients often losing up to 80% of excess weight. […]
GERD After Bariatric Surgery: What to Expect
GERD After Gastric Bypass Surgery: What to Expect Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common complication of being overweight. The risk factors for developing GERD can be hereditary, anatomical, or lifestyle-related, with weight being a significant contributor. There’s a two-fold increase in the risk of developing GERD for those who are overweight. GERD often results […]
Repairing a Hiatal Hernia During Bariatric Surgery
Repairing a Hiatal Hernia During Bariatric Surgery Do you have heartburn, indigestion, or other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? If you do, it could be caused by a hiatal hernia that may need to be repaired through surgery. Many patients who are overweight or obese also have what is called a hiatal hernia. If […]
Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes
Can Bariatric Surgery Treat or Cure Diabetes? Now considered a global pandemic, type 2 diabetes (T2D) rates have tripled over the last 20 years. Over 10% of the US population has been diagnosed with diabetes, and another 97.6 million people in the US have prediabetes, a condition that will likely develop into full-blown diabetes. One […]
Ontario’s OHIP and Bariatric Surgery: What You Need to Know
Is Bariatric Surgery Covered by OHIP? In Canada, obesity has steadily risen over the last 20 years, and a permanent weight loss solution is needed now more than ever before. For many patients, the cost and wait times associated with bariatric surgery in Canada can be a deterrent to receiving the lifesaving procedure. Some parts […]
Canada is Becoming Progressively More Obese. Can Drugs Like Ozempic Help to Reverse This Trend?
Canada is Becoming Progressively More Obese. Can Drugs Like Ozempic Help to Reverse This Trend? Nobody would have guessed that a medication designed to decrease hemoglobin A1C (an indicator of blood sugar control in diabetics) would take the world by storm in 2020 as the most popular weight loss drug, but that’s what happened. You’ve […]