Nicholson Clinic

When you are overweight, every day can feel like a challenge. It is something that always hangs over you - something that you know you need to address but it never feels like the right time or you feel beaten down because nothing that you have tried in the past has worked. With the new year coming our way, many people will once again be making their resolutions to lose weight and get healthy. And you once again will be trying to figure out your next move. Do you start a new diet? One of the many trends that is enjoying popularity at the moment? Will this diet be the one that finally allows you to break through your physical and mental obstacles and lose the weight that you are desperate to lose? Or will it wind up being just another thing that you tried and were unable to finish? Then there is weight loss surgery - a topic that may have been brought up to you by your doctor or something that you have been considering independently with the intention of checking into with yo

Finally making the decision to have weight loss surgery for many people is a burden lifted. There is still, of course, the work that must be done to choose the appropriate procedure, make the necessary preparations for the surgery itself, and start to put the pieces together that will collectively determine your post-surgical success. But the decision has been made and, for a great majority of people who have weight loss surgery, just making that decision feels like a huge accomplishment and a step towards a brighter, healthier future. Many people wonder why they waited so long to make the decision and this can be especially the case for the many people who have spent years struggling with their weight. They may think that they have waited too long and the surgery is not meant for someone of their age or that it won’t do any good, but the truth is that weight loss surgery can be a benefit regardless of age. What are the age restrictions for weight loss surgery ? General

Obesity is often a family disease as lack of mobility and the many medical conditions associated with carrying extra weight can impact everyone in a household. So when a person decides to undergo weight loss surgery, the entire family is also included in that journey as well. It’s important to have much support around you as possible as you go through this experience, so involving your family is crucial. So how do you prepare your family for your weight loss surgery?                         Bring along one or two family members - preferably those who will be caring for you most when you come home - to your doctor appointments. It's always good to have a second set of ears so you can gather all the information that the doctor gives you and make sure to ask any questions. In fact, family members are often far better at thinking of questions than you may be in that moment.                         Provide your family members with literature and/or websites where they can do t

Acid reflux is a common complaint for many people, especially those who are suffering from obesity. Characterized by a burning sensation in the esophagus and chest known as heartburn, a sour stomach, and even vomiting, acid reflux can be very uncomfortable and when left untreated can cause serious complications including damage to the esophagus and the development of ulcers. How does acid reflux happen? When the valve between the esophagus and the stomach doesn’t close completely as it should, acid that typically resides in the stomach to break down our food, comes back up through the esophagus. This causes the feeling of burning. And when acid reflux occurs more than twice week this is a condition that is referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Experts believe that obesity is linked to acid reflux and GERD because a larger belly worsens symptoms. Luckily, lifestyle changes can dramatically improve symptoms of acid reflux and GERD. What can be done?

Those who struggle with obesity have likely considered every procedure, diet, and more to help them lose the weight. For most of us, there’s not a fad diet we have not tried, a surgery we have not considered, or an exercise plan we have not undertaken. In the end, for whatever our own personal reasons, we have not been able to find success in losing the weight or we have not been able to maintain these new standards for health. Liposuction is a procedure that is often thrown around as an option for losing weight - something that has become so commonplace in our society that few people think anything of undergoing the procedure. But what is the difference between liposuction and weight loss surgery ? Here is the most important factor of difference between the two - weight loss surgery creates anatomical change to reduce the amount of food that we can ingest. As a result, this allows for long-term, sustainable weight loss. It is a permanent weight loss solution that

Carrying extra weight puts enormous pressure on your body, causing it to work harder to perform routine functions. Everything is working overtime including your heart. So it’s not surprising that heart disease is a common condition associated with obesity. Heart disease occurs as a result of cholesterol in the arteries that are responsible for delivering blood to the heart. This build up of cholesterol is known as plaque and as it accumulates it narrows the passageway through which blood can travel to the heart. When the heart does not receive enough blood, a variety of conditions can develop including arrhythmias, angina, heart attack, and even heart failure. In fact, heart attack occurs when the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked. Obesity is connected with this accumulation of plaque because increased weight can result in increased LDL (low density lipoprotein) - the bad cholesterol that collects in the walls of the blood vessels. Obesity also red

Making an appointment at a weight loss clinic is a big step toward a healthier, leaner life. That doesn’t mean the step is easy to take or that you’ll walk through the door entirely sure what you’re getting yourself into. If you’ve decided you just can’t go it alone with losing weight, a weight loss clinic might have the right solution for you, but it can help if you know what to expect during your visit. The best weight loss clinics offer patients a host of weight loss options. While surgical procedures are, of course, part of those options, good doctors will want to make 100 percent sure you are ready to commit to everything weight loss surgery entails and what it means going forward in your life. That’s why your doctor might, for example, request   that you attend educational seminars to learn more about bariatric surgery and what to expect from life going forward following surgery. A good doctor will want to make sure you are 100 percent informed and understand your option