Recovery is gradual after gastric sleeve as well as other bariatric surgery. Surgery is stressful and traumatic for the body and series of hormonal and inflammatory responses are activated immediately after surgery aimed at maintaining body homeostasis as well as initiating the healing process. Therefore, the recovery from gastric sleeve starts once the operation is […]
Temporary stretching of the stomach is a normal phenomenon that occurs after eating a large meal. However, permanent stretching and dilatation of the stomach are one of the major underlying factors in obesity. A large stomach accommodates a large amount of food and does not allow for the early sensation of fullness. This excessive calorie […]
Each person deserves the fundamental rights and access to healthcare. However, every so often, you will find an individual who does not know his or her unequivocal rights when seeking treatment or during their course of care because those rights are usually ambiguous or too detailed to comprehend. It is not uncommon for medical claims […]
Weight Loss Surgery Insurance Appeal Guide There are several reasons why your weight loss surgery claim may be denied. These include: Incorrect/Missing information – If your health insurance company does not have the correct information or it has insufficient information, it may require more information from you to approve your claim. Benefit not covered – […]
After one has been able to take the brave and bold step of having bariatric surgery in order to lose weight and become thinner and healthier, one may need an extra boost. Technology has proven to make a huge step in aiding in different field of life that have been very effective. Some apps have […]
The World Health Organization defines overweight as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more and obesity as a BMI of 30 or more Obese patients are further categorized into class I (BMI 30–34.9), class II (BMI 35–39.9) and class III (BMI 40 or more)( Kaila & Raman, 2008). Obesity has become a thing […]