Medically reviewed by Brandon Roy, MD, FACS, FASMBS While it is thought of as a “new” thing, weight loss surgery began in the United States in the 1950’s when the first operation was performed at the University of Minnnesota. Over the decades, surgery options have evolved, and in recent years, weight loss surgery is gaining […]
“New year, new you.” That’s the saying, and for many, this means it’s time to lose weight. A couple of methods are especially popular in January: January is often a month for fasting since it is viewed as a cleansing and detox ritual. Calorie-cutting fad diets are another popular method. Yet, have you ever cut […]
Minimally invasive bariatric surgery is one of the safest, least invasive surgical weight loss options available today. At WakeMed, we specialize in offering a variety of options, so we sat down with the Medical Director of WakeMed Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss, Bala Thatigotla, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, to learn more about this […]
One of the hottest Hollywood trends is losing weight with the fast-acting type 2 diabetes drug, Ozempic, and the semaglutide, obesity drug, Wegovy. Jimmy Kimmel joked about this craze among celebrities at the Academy Awards. “Everybody looks so great. When I look around this room, I can’t help but wonder ‘Is Ozempic right for me?’” […]
One of the main facilitators of weight loss after any bariatric surgery is the built-in portion control provided by the smaller gastric sleeve or pouch. Did you know, in the early weeks following surgery, it can be difficult to fit more than three or four ounces (or about 1/3 cup) of food in the stomach […]
Many people turn to food, consciously or unconsciously, when facing a difficult problem or when they feel stressed, isolated, bored or even excited. Eating to suppress or soothe our emotions is often called emotional eating. It can include impulsive or binge eating, which is eating whatever is convenient, quickly and without enjoyment. Women are more […]
Obesity impacted every aspect of Jamie Michael’s life, from numerous health issues to isolation from loved ones. Eventually, with the help of his primary care provider, Marie Debnam, MD, Jamie determined that medical intervention was no longer an option; it was necessary. So, on January 15, 2021, Jamie underwent gastric bypass surgery. “I decided to […]
How many times have you been on a diet in your lifetime? Some people are successful in losing weight in the short-term, but once they abandon their diet of choice the weight piles back on. Those who actually commit to long-term lifestyle changes are typically more successful in keeping the weight off. Dr. Jennifer Selensky, […]
Losing weight is tough and the busier life is — with work, family and more — the harder it is to take off the pounds. Kristina Plane is no exception. An active wife, mom and career woman, she needed help losing weight. At 320 pounds, after years of struggling to lose weight on her own, […]
If you find that your favorite dress is getting tighter every year, it’s probably not your imagination. Research shows that adults gain an average of one to two pounds per year. You may have heard that the culprit is a slowing metabolism. If that’s true, how can you best maintain a healthy weight into middle […]
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