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Bariatric Patient Diet for PCOS

PCOS Diet: Foods to Eat and to Avoid if You Have PCOS

PCOS is an endocrine condition in which the female reproductive hormones are off-balance and result in infertility in women of childbearing age. Women who experience PCOS may have irregular periods, high androgen levels, and the frequent development of ovarian cysts. Although it is unclear what exactly causes PCOS, it is believed to be a result of increased […]
Dr. January Hill Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Can bariatric surgery cure PCOS

Weight Loss Surgery as a Treatment Option for PCOS

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that affects 6 to 12% of American women of childbearing age. This common disorder causes the ovaries to enlarge with numerous fluid-filled cysts (follicles) that do not regularly release with ovulation. Although not understood completely, scientists believe that PCOS causes are due to a combination of genetic […]
Dr. January Hill Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
PCOS and Obesity

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the Link to Obesity

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, PCOS for short, is an endocrine condition in which the female reproductive hormones are off-balance and result in infertility in women of childbearing age. Women who experience PCOS may have irregular periods, high androgen levels, and the frequent development of ovarian cysts (small fluid-filled sacs within or on the ovaries) and presents […]
Dr. January Hill Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
3 years ago
ormones that cause weight gain

The Hormonal Imbalances Causing Weight Gain

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system that regulate every function from breathing to eating and reproducing. In certain cases, an individual’s endocrine system will not function correctly, leading to a hormonal imbalance. When the hormones are out of whack, specifically for those weight-regulating hormones, it can make it harder to […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
3 years ago
Hormonal imbalances that contribute to obesity

How Hormonal Imbalances are Contributing to Obesity

Within the last decade, we have learned a lot about hormones and their impact on our weight. Hormones are chemical messengers made by endocrine glands (glandular organs) in our body that regulate various processes from how we sleep, grow, reproduce, and metabolize food, to name a few. The most commonly known glandular organs are the […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
3 years ago
Do Men Lose Weight Faster than Women

Do Men Really Lose Weight Faster Than Women?

There is a common belief that men lose weight faster than women under the same circumstances. And this belief reigns true in most cases. I see this all the time in my practice, where men seemingly have to do very little to lose weight compared to their female counterparts. 
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
3 years ago
Weight Regain

How Your Hormones Affect Your Weight: Part 2

Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They travel throughout your bloodstream to aid in optimal organ functionality. If your hormones are not functioning properly or are at abnormal levels, there can be imbalance in your body can cause weight gain, hair loss, infertility, and so much more. 
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
4 years ago
hormones and weight control

How Your Hormones Affect Your Weight: Part 1

Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate processes in our body and are one factor in causing obesity. The hormones leptin, ghrelin, insulin, sex hormones and growth hormones all influence our appetite, metabolism, and body fat distribution. People who are obese have certain hormone levels that encourage abnormal metabolism and the accumulation of body fat.
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
4 years ago
hypothyroidism in obese patients

Hypothyroidism: What it is and How it Affects Your Weight

The thyroid, which is a small butterfly-gland in the front of your neck, regulates your metabolism. The thyroid produces a hormone that is responsible for many bodily functions. Thus, it is imperative to have optimal circulating levels. Yet, an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and up to 60% of these people are unaware […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
4 years ago
How to Lower Your Blood Sugar

Why Am I Tired After Losing Weight?

Losing weight is a great way to lower your risk of health related diseases as well as gain your life back again through increased mobility and energy. So it may be surprising that you are noticing a sluggish feeling to your everyday life, leaving you feeling tired and unmotivated. There are several reasons that may reverse […]
Casey Blaney, Bariatric Centers of America
6 years ago