Nicholson Clinic

Doctors have a new weapon in their arsenal to fight obesity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the use of a new and rather unique weight loss device. This device is designed to pump stomach contents into the toilet. The new weight loss device has been shown to help people lose on average more than 12 percent of their body weight. The weight loss pump involves a minimally invasive procedure. It works by inserting a tube from the stomach to a port on the outside of the abdomen. The pump is then attached to the outside port when it is needed to help emption about a third of the stomach’s contents. Clinical trials related to the pump showed that people who used it lost an average of 46 pounds in the first year. Over the second year, they lost a few more pounds to average about a 50-pound loss overall. It is estimated that about a third of all Americans are obese. This condition, if left unchecked, can lead to a wide variety of health complications. Obesity has be...

People who struggle with their weight may find the lap band procedure provides them the boost they need to successfully shed pounds. This reversible option can dramatically reduce the stomach’s holding capacity. In doing so, the operation can entice people to eat a great deal less. This, in theory and practice, promotes weight loss. Lap bands, however, are not a diet in and of themselves. Those who wish to get the most from this operation will find they have to make some lifestyle and dietary changes along the way. Here are just a few tips that can help those who undergo lap band surgery get the most out of the option while maintaining good health: • Choose foods wisely – This operation shrinks the stomach’s ability to hold food. That means meals will be smaller and a feeling of fullness will come faster. To maintain health and energy, choose foods that are healthy and well balanced. Lean meats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains are great choices. • Avoid fried and overly d...