Procedures

Demystify surgeries and medical procedures by understanding everything from pre-op preparations to post-op care, as well as long-term effects.

Comparing Different Gastric Balloons

Many types of gastric balloons exist, from swallowable to adjustable, although the standard Orbera balloon remains the most commonly used.

Once you have a gastric balloon, properly transitioning from liquids on day 1 to 3, to solids by day 14, is key to success on your balloon.

The Allurion is a swallowable gastric balloon that naturally passes into the stools itself. However, it is smaller than the Orbera balloon.

Medical devices like lap-bands, gastric balloons, or AspireAssist often face issues that make them less ideal for weight loss than they seem.

Gastric bypasses more drastically alter your stomach, and are more effective than the sleeve. Both are serious weight loss surgeries.

Liposuction is a procedure to remove fat from specific areas. It’s far more useful for sculpting fat and shouldn’t be used for weight loss.

Lap bands have fallen out of favor due to the risks of long-term damage to the stomach and limited effectiveness compared to other surgeries.

Surgery is a powerful tool for weight loss, but it’s not going to fix your disordered eating habits. You still need to do that yourself.

Could a jaw locking weight loss device possibly help you lose weight? Let’s take a look at why locking your jaw is not a good idea.

The gastric balloon fills on average around 55% of your stomach. But this doesn’t mean it will reduce your calorie take by 55%.

Help for those giving themselves injections. How to properly self-administer, store, and use your customized vitamin injections.

Acupuncture is a therapy with a long history of treating a variety of health conditions. Its most common uses are to reduce pain.