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Some Teens are Having Bariatric Surgery

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Teenagers who are obese might have the option of having bariatric surgery. Previously, this type of weight loss surgery was only offered to adults. Although it isn’t the best choice for every teenager, there are some teens who can greatly benefit from it. The New York Times reported in February of 2017 that the number of adolescents who are overweight or obese has leveled off in recent years. But the number who are severely obese – heavy enough to qualify for bariatric surgery – has nearly doubled from 1999 to 2014. Previously, 5.2 percent of adolescents were severely obese. That … Continue reading →

Use Smartphone to Lose Weight

If you’re anything like me, your smartphone has become a third arm.  Of course, I feel like I can justify this because I have a son in the military.  But the truth is that it would be attached to my side anyway. So why not make good use of it?  It already allows me access to my email, Facebook, the weather and so much more.  I might as well see if it can help me lose weight. A new study finds that a standard weight loss program can be more effective when you incorporate your smart phone.  With so many … Continue reading →

Teen Weight Loss Surgery and Insurance Coverage

Weight loss surgery might be an option for adults who are morbidly obese. What about for teenagers? Most private health insurance companies will not cover this type of procedure. Teenagers who are covered by Medicaid or CHIP have a better chance of having their weight loss surgery covered. Every surgery, no matter how big or small, comes with risk. While certain kinds of weight loss surgeries may be a recommended option for some adults who are morbidly obese, this doesn’t mean that it is completely and entirely safe in all cases. Not every private health insurance plan will cover this … Continue reading →

Should Insurance Cover Bariatric Surgery?

There is some debate about whether or not state health insurance plans should cover bariatric surgery. Some people feel that people should have to pay for this surgery on their own, without the use of “taxpayer money”. Others point to the lifesaving benefits of this type of surgery, and its expense. For some reason, there are a lot of people who feel that people who use a state or federal form of health insurance should not have access to the range of health care treatments and services that are available to people who are able to afford to pay for … Continue reading →

What I Can Not Do To Lose Weight

Well as I said last time I am starting my weight loss journey now and I know it is going to be tough. I have a husband who does not eat great and 3 kids who do like the idea of changing how we eat. I was determined to start this when I hit my five year cancer free mar. Once I hit that mark I started riding an exercise bike a few miles a day. I did this for about a month then I shattered the talus bone in my ankle and could not put any weight on it … Continue reading →

Your Health Insurance May Not Cover Weight Loss Surgery

It has been said that there is an epidemic of obesity in America. It is not easy to lose weight, or to keep off the weight that has been lost. Many people are turning to bariatric surgery as a weight loss solution. The problem is that most health insurance will not cover the cost of these kinds of surgeries, or the costs of aftercare. Bariatric surgery involves a surgery that reduces the size of the stomach. There may be an implanted medical device, (such as a band), that closes off part of the stomach. Or, the surgery may actually remove … Continue reading →

Post-birth Weight Loss and its Psychological Impact

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I read an interesting article recently about new mothers and their struggle to regain their figures after childbirth. Actually, it was more sad than interesting. The article told the story of a 37-year-old woman who had given birth to her second child and immediately started a five-day-a-week gym regime. This woman fairly quickly regained her figure. But alas there still persisted those elusive silvery stretch marks and she thought that things had sagged a little as well, Anyway, the exercising hadn’t given her back a 25-year old body. But why did she think it should? And why does she feel … Continue reading →

Overcoming Weight Loss Obstacles

The God Factor I don’t know if your are a spiritual person, but as I was sitting in church on Sunday, I absorbed the message put forth by the pastor, “Those doing God’s work will be faced with obstacles. It is guaranteed.” Now, while I am not implying that my personal weight loss is the Lord’s work, although of course I look to Him for direction in all of my life (and He is great at helping one overcome obstacles), the message did get me to start thinking about recent obstacles that I have faced so far. Week Four I’ve … Continue reading →

Rhytidectomy After Weight Loss: Sagging Facial Issues

If you have lost an excessive amount of weight and are bothered by sagging facial skin, take heart because there is hope. Sagging skin after losing weight is quite normal. Do not let this from preventing you from losing weight. Weight loss is a very healthy attitude in terms of your health. If could save your life. Exercise will definitely help you to get the skin tone back for some people. Some people, however, are not as fortunate and must deal with the excess skin that comes from being very overweight and then shrinking back down. Sagging skin can also … Continue reading →

Arm Lift Surgery: Brachioplasty for Batwings

When you lose weight it is such a great feeling, isn’t it? You are feeling good and your self-confidence has soared. If you have lost a great deal of weight, however, there is still one more thing that is bothering you. The loose skin. If you have been exercising right along with dieting you will fare better than those who just diet alone without the means of exercise. Even so some will still have some areas on their body that they just cannot seem to tone up. A crucial area for many is the little flap of skin underneath your … Continue reading →