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Insurance Coverage for Weight Loss Surgery

Live Healthy MD Pre Weight Loss Surgery 01/19/2023

Weight loss surgery is considered an elective procedure, defined as a surgery that “may be delayed for months without threat to life or organ damage.” Yet, surgeons and medical professionals recog...

The Obesity Epidemic in America

Live Healthy MD Insights 01/05/2023

The obesity epidemic in America is a growing concern for our country. Over 40% of the American population is considered obese. Obesity can significantly increase a patient’s healthcare costs an...

Long Term Effects of Obesity on Your Health

Live Healthy MD Obesity Health Concerns 12/22/2022

Obesity is quickly becoming the most consequential health epidemic in the United States. Obesity is defined as the accumulation of body fat to the point where it becomes detrimental to your health. Th...

Can Your Stomach Pouch Stretch After Bariatric Surgery?

Live Healthy MD Weight Regain 12/08/2022

One of the most common questions in the field of bariatrics is asking, “can your stomach pouch stretch after bariatric surgery?” Patients want to understand what they can expect regarding stomach ...

The Link Between Obesity and Hypertension

Live Healthy MD Obesity Health Concerns 11/24/2022

There is a strong link between obesity and hypertension. Many studies have related obesity and hypertension, placing patients at an increased risk of long-term health effects. Essential hypertensi...

Can I donate blood after weight loss surgery

Donating Blood After Weight Loss Surgery

Live Healthy MD Post Weight Loss Surgery 11/10/2022

Donating blood is a great way to support sick people who need a blood transfusion. If you donated blood before having bariatric surgery, you might be wondering if you can continue donating blood after...

How Social Media Diet Culture Is Affecting Bariatric Patients

Live Healthy MD Diets 10/27/2022

As the most prominent communication and information-sharing platform, social media greatly influences the diet culture, sometimes sharing unrealistic weight loss expectations. Social media diet cultur...

Why Taking Bariatric Vitamins is Important after Weight Loss Surgery

Live Healthy MD Supplements 10/13/2022

Bariatric vitamins are required for all post-op bariatric patients to prevent vitamin deficiencies. All weight loss surgery procedures cause a restrictive effect, meaning your stomach pouch size is sm...

5 Ways to Find Confidence after Bariatric Surgery

Live Healthy MD Mental Health 09/29/2022

Finding confidence after bariatric surgery isn’t hard in the first few months post-operatively. One of the many benefits of bariatric surgery is the confidence you will gain after losing weight. The...