Through our extensive experience in the field of bariatric surgery we have seen a pleasant side effect of Bariatric Surgery that is commonly referred to as Halo Effect, this is when bariatric surgery renders an additional benefit of weight loss and improved healthy behavior for bariatric patients’ family members.
A study published almost three years ago in the medical journal Neurology found a curious link between the Size of your Belly and the size of your brain. People with more excess fat around the belly have a shrunken brain and less gray matter.
A paper published by scientists from the University of South Australia and the University of Exeter in the UK, shows that obesity can lead to depression even in the absence of other weight-related health problems.
Much has been researched and written about how obesity can negatively affect your heart, lungs, liver, and many other valuable organs in your body, but what about your brain? MRI scans show how obesity affects the brain
Researchers from the University of São Paulo have found that the brains of teenagers struggling with obesity appear to show signs of damage that may be related to inflammation.
If you think of the most popular foods, French fries, Pizza, Ice cream will surerly make the list. And most likely you will find a common denominator in the list: sugar, salt, and fat. And naturally one questions arises: Why do we overindulge in foods we know are not healthy and are the main cause for the obesity epidemic?
Losing weight through weight loss surgery significantly improves many aspects of your physical health and well-being. Bariatric surgery can lead to positive changes in your personal life, mental health, your senses, and more. If you are considering weight loss surgery check out some of the lesser known rewards and other changes that come after undergoing weight loss surgery:
When considering Weight Loss Surgery, one of the most common questions a patient faces is: Gastric Bypass vs. Gastric Sleeve: Which One Is Right for Me? At My New Body Obesity Centerwe have performed over 5000 of both procedures.
You should understand the similarities and differences between both types of bariatric procedures. When reviewing gastric bypass vs sleeve, there are a number of factors to consider:
What is the link between Bariatric Surgery and COVID-19? A study among patients who have undergone Weight Loss Surgery was conducted by the Cleveland Clinic. The results were published in the journal of Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, showing that patients with bariatric surgery have a significant lower risk of being hospitalized and intensive care unit admission, after being infected with COVID-19.
Dr. Alberto Carlos, medical director and lead bariatric surgeon of My New Body Obesity Center, was among 2,125 initiates from around the world who became Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) during the Convocation ceremony at the College’s 2020 annual Clinical Congress. The class of 2020 includes 2,125 surgeons of which 1,357 are from the U.S. and Canada; 763 are from 75 countries from around the world; and 585 are female surgeons.
Whether you are considering having weight loss surgery or you’ve already had Manga Gástrica, Bypass Gástrico, Mini Bypass Gástrico or Balón Intragástrico or another weight loss surgery, we invite you to join or Facebook Bariatric Support Group: My New Body Obesity Center Support Group.
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