Obese people can face many difficulties in their workplace. Physical activity, mobility and travelling may just not be possible. Obesity can lead to several health problems: diabetes, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea and others. Such health problems can create barriers to fully productive working. Also, obese people are at increased risk for mental health […]
Obesity and mental health are closely linked. The UK’s National Obesity Observatory reports that that there is a bidirectional association between obesity and mental health. Obesity can lead to vulnerability to depression, low self-esteem, poor body image, unhealthy eating habits and exercise avoidance. Also, the other way around, mental health problems can lead to weight […]
The gastric bypass celebrates its 50th birthday in 2017. A gastric bypass procedure for weight loss was first done in 1967. The operation was performed by traditional open surgery, and this continued until the 1990s. Keyhole surgery was first used to do the gastric bypass in 1994. The operation was now called the laparoscopic gastric […]
PCOS is a common endocrine disorder in young women. It can cause infertility. Most women with PCOS are obese. The gastric band, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are powerful tools for weight loss. Can weight loss surgery help in the treatment of PCOS and infertility? What is PCOS? PCOS is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It affects […]
How soon after bariatric surgery is it safe for me to get pregnant? This is a common question from young women who are thinking of a gastric band, gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss. We know that weight loss surgery can have huge health benefits. The worry is whether weight loss surgery may […]
Is it OK to get pregnant after having a weight loss operation? This is a worrying question for many young women who want to lose weight. The benefits of weight loss surgery are now well known. But, how do weight loss operations affect the mother and baby during pregnancy? This blog post explains up to […]
