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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
Hiatal hernia and acid reflux bariatric surgery

The Link Between a Hiatal Hernia and Obesity

If you have ever researched bariatric surgery, you have probably heard the term “hiatal hernia.” A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach slides into the chest through a hole in the diaphragm called the hiatus. When this happens, it places the stomach in an unnatural position, causing a range of problems from reflux […]
Dr. Francisco Jacome 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
Dangers of Coronavirus

The Dangers of the Coronavirus for Obese Individuals

The coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, is a virus that has gotten international attention in the last few months. Since the initial outbreak in Wuhan, China, this virus has spread rapidly across countries, inciting fear in many individuals. But among all the media and news reports, what sources can you trust? And what does this […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
3 years ago
fat shaming after weight loss surgery

Understanding My Body Mass Index

Body mass index (BMI) is a measurement of a person’s weight relative to their height. It is what our practice, and insurance companies, use to qualify a patient for weight loss surgery. So today we are going to breakdown the BMI calculation and let you in on what it really measures.
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
4 years ago
world obesity day

World Obesity Day: A Fight to End The Weight Stigma

Every year, October 11th marks World Obesity Day—a day to raise awareness for the treatment options and action plans for individuals struggling with obesity. As stated before in previous blogs, obesity is a disease that is quickly becoming the largest health epidemic in the world. With more than 28% of the world population estimated to be obese, it is […]
Dr. Francisco Jacome Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
4 years ago
being a supportive spouse weight loss surgery

Video Blog: Family Dynamics and Your Weight

  The Talking it Up Show with Arlean Edwards is a local production that interviews keynote speakers within the CSRA. I, Dr. Jacome, was invited to join Arlean on set in a series of videos where I talk about what it takes to live healthy. This is the third video we are sharing from this […]
Dr. Francisco Jacome Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
5 years ago
Weight Regain after Weight Loss Surgery

The Effects of Obesity: Overview

As a medical weight loss physician, I see many patients who complain about a lower quality of life due to their excess weight. However, weight gain and the disease of obesity does not just affect your self-esteem and the activities you are capable of participating in. If left untreated, obesity can contribute to many debilitating […]
Dr. Edward Boland, Medical Weight Loss
5 years ago
hypertension

The Effects of Obesity: Hypertension

It may be the day after Valentine’s Day, but lets continue this theme of hearts. Your heart is the most important organ in the body as it pumps blood throughout the veins, providing the body with oxygen and nutrients needed for survival. But what happens when the amount of blood that flows through your veins […]
Dr. Edward Boland, Medical Weight Loss
5 years ago