If you’ve been using semaglutide or tirzepatide to manage your blood sugar or weight, you’ve likely heard about new changes in how these medications are made and sold. Here’s what’s going on, what it means for you and what to do next.
If you’ve had gastric bypass surgery and are gaining weight, you’re not alone. Studies show that up to 20% of people who have this surgery gain some weight back.
Gastric bypass surgery can be a life-changing treatment for people whose health is at risk. It can help people reclaim their health, mobility and overall quality of life, especially when other options haven’t worked.
Supporting someone on their weight loss journey can be a delicate balance. It involves understanding their needs, providing encouragement and avoiding any actions that might come off as nagging or judgmental.
Most people understand that having extra weight can harm their overall health. Still, you may not know that being overweight or obese can also have an adverse impact on fertility for both men and women.
From battling hormone issues and obesity to undergoing life-changing weight-loss surgery that helped her conceive, the path to motherhood has been an extraordinary journey for Melissa Lederer, RN.
Studies have shown that bariatric surgery is the most sustainable weight-loss option over the long term and that it leads to significant improvement of medical conditions, possibly even resolution.
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