Are you struggling to lose weight? In order to live a healthy life, it’s important to be at a healthy weight. But, for many, this does not come so easily. Whether it's genetics, a disability, lack of access to a healthy diet, inability to exercise, or any variety of reasons, there is another solution — bariatric surgery. Are you interested in having bariatric surgery before the end of the ye…Read More
At Anchorage Bariatrics, we are proud of our patients' efforts in their weight loss journeys. We know how hard you have worked and want you to look and feel your best. We realize the effects that weight loss has on the entire body. That's why we are happy to be able to bring Dr. Leland Webb, renowned plastic surgeon, to our clinic on May 20 and May 23. Weight loss is great, but we also want you t…Read More
When we think about losing weight, we automatically think about making changes to the way we eat and increasing our activity level. But what if these changes aren't enough for us to lose the weight we want to lose? That's when weight loss medications may be helpful! Weight loss medication can be considered an important component in the overall plan to attain healthy weight goals. In order to quali…Read More
Your doctor may recommend bariatric surgery if you are severely overweight. One of these bariatric surgery procedures is known as sleeve gastrectomy. The sleeve gastrectomy is performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. This involves making five small incisions (less than an inch long) in the abdomen and performing the procedure using a video camera and long instruments that are pla…Read More
Body mass index (BMI) is a ratio of a person's weight (in pounds) to their height (in inches). BMI is an inexpensive and easy screening method to determine weight category - underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obesity. It does not diagnose the body fatness or health of an individual.BMI is a calculation of your size that takes into account your height and weight. It shows the relationship…Read More
The New Year is already in full swing! A lot of us make New Year's resolutions. So what does that mean? A New Year's resolution is a promise to do something differently in the new year. Some resolutions include things like losing weight, eating healthy, or getting more exercise. Self-improvement tends to be the focus of a lot of resolutions. Whether you made a New Year's resolution or set some go…Read More
The holidays are in full swing! That in itself is enough to create anxiety and discouragement for anyone on a weight loss journey this time of the year. But, don't dismay! We've put together some tips to help you survive the holidays and enjoy this special time of year. The Reason for the Season Try to think about the real reasons we are celebrating the season. It is a time for getting together wi…Read More
What's the difference between dieting and mindful eating? Which one is better for weight loss? Dieting is basically regulating the food that is taken in - regulating what you can eat and how much you can eat. Diet plans are usually based on portions and content like carbs and fats for example. Mindful eating on the other hand is the practice of being in the moment while eating. No distractions, ju…Read More
Healthcare decisions are usually challenging, but after the year we've had, they can seem even more daunting. This pandemic has us wondering what's helpful and what's detrimental, especially with different perspectives all over the internet. This is also true for bariatric surgery and weight loss methods because there are all kinds of articles out there about what works and what doesn't. As medica…Read More
We love. That's the main reason why we do the things we do. Every day, we strive to become better versions of ourselves - but for who? Why are we doing it? Why are you trying to be healthy? Why are you trying to lose weight? We hope you do it for you - because you love you. Often, we give so much to everyone we love that we forget to care for ourselves. Love yourself too so you can give more! As t…Read More
“Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It’s not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it’s a day you’ve had everything to do and you’ve done it.” – Margaret Thatcher Let's do this! Let's fulfill our resolutions, do our best, and be positive about this new year! Stop procrastinating! We had plenty of time to procrastinate last year, so this year is the time …Read More
Happy Holidays! How is everybody doing? It’s been a rough year, but let’s not lose sight of the good things that happened. What were your best moments this year? What are you thankful for? Look back and think only about the positive things that happened to you this year – small things, big things, they all count! Why do we ask? Because we’d like to end this year on a positive note! We’d …Read More
