A chemical substance, formed in one organ or part of the body and carried in the blood to another organ or part which can alter the functional activity and sometimes also the structure of its target
Maintenance
Bariatric surgery is not a sprint but a marathon.
Your success after bariatric surgery is going to be decided by choices made after the operation. Maintaining healthy lifestyle choices is imperative if you wish to achieve full and lasting benefits from your bariatric surgery.
Stress is a widely used term, yet the concept of stress in humans is difficult to define. Whilst generally perceived as a negative phenomenon, not all stress is bad; indeed a certain amount is necessary for us to function optimally.
Childhood Obesity and its Related Pressures and Prejudice
Childhood obesity can be damaging to physical well-being and also carries negative emotional and social consequences. Overweight and obese children are frequently stereotyped within the media and subjected to teasing and discrimination across a range of different environments.
Food Addiction and the Dangers of Substituting Another Addiction
Food addiction or compulsive eating is a pathological disorder. The individual exhibits cravings and withdrawal symptoms similar to those noticed in drug addictions. This is because the same neurological pathways come into play in both cases.
Ernest Hemingway stated “Never mistake motion for action.” Applied to bariatric surgery, this adage reminds us that a decision for an operation does not mean a guarantee for success. True action requires education and the proper support with both internal and external motivations.
Significant weight loss can sometimes cure and almost always decrease the risks of developing secondary conditions related to obesity which include, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and the pressure and pains that accompany supporting excess weight. As a result of weight loss and positive lifestyle changes, you can be better prepared to engage in the physical activities of daily living, improve your mobility and appearance, and extend your years of healthy living with your family and loved ones.
