Obesity


My First Consultation With Dr. Ringold

July 26, 2023

By Chad Reott, SADI Patient The decision to get weight loss surgery came to me in an instant. It was […]

Can Hormone Replacement Therapy Be the Answer to Our Weight-Loss Concerns?

November 28, 2022

Hormonal factors play a significant role in the everyday workings of our bodies. Hormonal balances are very precise, and issues […]

Big News in Bariatric Surgery Guidance!

November 14, 2022

With a continued rise in obesity in the United States over the past few decades, guidelines for bariatric surgery have […]

Do Weight Loss Medications Work Better Than Surgery for Weight Loss?

June 23, 2022

Millions of Americans struggle with losing weight for years, which can feel like an uphill battle with no end in […]

Should You Have Bariatric Surgery for an Orthopedic Procedure?

April 27, 2022

Many patients suffering from obesity may experience debilitating chronic pain in their joints known as osteoarthritis. Our joints are made […]

Reducing Undue Pressure on Your Joints After a Bariatric Procedure

March 18, 2022

You may have heard every pound of additional excess bodyweight places 4 to 7 pounds of strain on your joints. […]

Overweight, Yet Malnourished? Not Only Possible but Common.

February 9, 2022

When patients are overweight, it is easy to assume they are getting the nutrition they need in the form of […]

Why Carbs Aren’t the Enemy

September 3, 2021

You have probably tried to cut out carbs from your diet in an attempt to lose weight. And who can […]

BMI: What Does It Mean and is it Useful?

August 20, 2021

If you have had a conversation about your weight, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has probably been discussed. As you […]

Excess Weight Seems to Be Correlated to Hospitalizations, Ventilators and Death In Covid Patients

June 3, 2021

Dramatic, but generally unsurprising information has come from the CDC recently regarding hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19. From very […]

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