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Since the pandemic started almost two years ago, multiple studies have shown that two main risk factors for poor Covid-19 outcomes are advanced age and obesity. While age is not a changeable risk factor, obesity is. Studies have established obesity as a major risk factor for developing serious illness from an infection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Obesity weakens the immune system, creates a chronic inflammatory state, and increases risk for cardiovascular disease, blood clots, and lung conditions. All of these conditions can complicate COVID-19. Our team at the Nicholson Clinic is available to help you enhance your survival rate and minimize COVID-19 risks, as well as other weight related illnesses, through weight loss surgery. How does bariatric surgery help weight loss? Bariatric surgery procedures promote weight loss in one of three ways: Restriction, or limiting the amount of food you can eat before feeling full by reducing the size of the stomach.   M...

¿Está buscando una cirugía de pérdida de peso para ayudarle a perder peso y mantenerse saludable? ¡Estás en el camino correcto! Debido a que es seguro y tiene un efecto que le cambiara la vida, casi 200,000 personas en los Estados Unidos optan por esta cirugía. Pero, ¿qué debe saber sobre este procedimiento? ¡Vamos a averiguarlo ahora!   Cómo funciona la cirugía de pérdida de peso En muchos procedimientos, la cirugía de pérdida de peso limita la cantidad de alimentos que un paciente puede consumir. Otras cirugías limitan la capacidad del cuerpo para absorber calorías y pueden evitar que sienta hambre. En general, los tres tipos de cirugía de pérdida de peso son:   Manga Gástrica Gastric Bypass Gástrico Banda Gástrica Ajustable   En la cirugía de manga gástrica, el procedimiento más común, se extirpa aproximadamente el 75% del estómago, incluida la porción del estómago que produce grelina, dejando una pequeña bolsa o "manga". El tamaño del estómago se reduce, por lo...

Did you have LAP-BAND® surgery and want to know when removal is required? You are not alone! This question is often asked by patients who opt-in for this surgery. Your LAP-BAND® is working fine if you experience prolonged satiety, you have no complications and have lost an average of 50% of your excess weight after one to five years. But if your LAP-BAND® is causing you issues; you may want to have it evaluated. This article provides answers to LAP-BAND® concerns and other related questions you likely have.   When Should LAP-BAND® Be Adjusted? Patients typically should be seen monthly or bimonthly during the first year after LAP-BAND® placement. Your surgeon will help figure out when you need an adjustment. More fluid will be added to your band if you:   Do not obtain optimal weight loss Are hungry Are craving for food   During a LAP-BAND® fill session, the saline solution in the gastric band is adjusted using the external port in the band device. The more saline ...

Obesity has become a serious health problem over the past few years. In the United States, for example, obesity is considered an epidemic. If you or a loved one has a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or higher, it is an indicator of obesity. Despite the increase, there are several ways to prevent it and start leading a healthier life. Read on to find out!   Five Essential Ways To Prevent Obesity   1. Eat More “Healthy” Fat & Less “Unhealthy” Fat- Not all fat is unhealthy or bad for you. Intake of healthy dietary fats like polyunsaturated fats can limit obesity risk and enhance cholesterol levels.   2. Eat Less Sugary & Processed Foods- Consumption of ultra-processed and processed foods is associated with a higher risk of obesity. Many are high in sugar, salt, and fat, which encourage overeating. Instead, replace with more high, lean, varied proteins (ex:  Greek yogurt, chicken, fish, edamame, tofu).   3. Eat More Servings Of Fruits & Vegetables-...

Planning to have gastric sleeve surgery in Texas? You will surely want to know about the procedure and how long it takes to recover. Excitedly, that's the focus of this article! Gastric Sleeve Procedure This procedure eliminates about seventy to eighty percent of the stomach. The remaining stomach – now reduced to about 25% of its original size – is shaped like a banana and resembles a tube or sleeve. This sleeve will now be your stomach. Because Gastric Sleeve involves resection of the portion of the stomach that produces Grehlin - the hormone that makes you feel hungry, patients who undergo Sleeve Gastrectomy report a reduced appetite, helping them to lose weight.These hormonal changes will be effective in reducing food cravings and helps you feel fuller easily. The healing process can take weeks. However, patients start seeing initial results after a few weeks, drastic results after 3-6 months, then complete weight loss somewhere between nine months to a year. Consulting ...

When New Year's resolutions come to mind, weight loss is often one of the first subject matters that one will add to their list. For some, this comes easily. It’s merely a matter of improving upon diet and exercise routines. For others, this is not the case. Despite persistent efforts to improve, sometimes it just doesn’t happen like that. Bariatric surgery in Texas might be what you need. This is a life-changing procedure, and research is necessary before committing to it. Our guide will help you determine whether this is the solution for you. When Gastric Bypass Surgery is For You At Nicholson Clinic, a premier Dallas bariatric clinic , we are committed to ensuring the most positive outcome for all of our patients who enter our office. These tips will give you insight as to whether this surgery can help. If your BMI is higher than 35, and other weight-loss options haven’t been effective, you may qualify Other severe weight-related health issues are present   You...