Author: DR. GABRIELA RODRIGUEZ RUIZ MD Ph.D. FACS
Dr. Gabriela Rodriguez specializes in General and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery. She brings to VIDA Wellness and Beauty a wealth of experience in bariatrics. Dr. Rodriguez is a founding associate of the Mexican College of General Surgeons. A world-class bariatric surgeon with double certification in the US and Mexico.
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How to Tighten Loose and Sagging Skin After Weight Loss Surgery

Losing a sizable amount of weight can be life changing. It often improves your health and self-esteem along with changing your appearance.  However, losing that many pounds also often result in excess skin, which can affect you both physically and mentally. A large amount of excess weight typically stretches the skin, and how.
Losing a sizable amount of weight can be life changing. It often improves your health and self-esteem along with changing.
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How to Choose the Best Weight Loss Clinic

One-size-fits-all might be a good option for t-shirts but not for weight loss clinics. Most are credible and safe, but some advertise results that sound — and usually are — too good to be true.  More than 70 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or have obesity. Any type of.
One-size-fits-all might be a good option for t-shirts but not for weight loss clinics. Most are credible and safe, but.
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What Is Skinny Fat?

Have you heard the term “skinny fat” before? Or when someone calls you “thin fat?” It’s not uncommon to find people whose outside appearance or body weight doesn’t correspond to what’s going on inside their bodies. The term “skinny fat” refers to a condition in which your scale weight indicates that you are.
Have you heard the term “skinny fat” before? Or when someone calls you “thin fat?” It’s not uncommon to find.
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Post Bariatric Surgery Calorie Intake Recommendations

Starting a weight loss journey can be overwhelming, especially when following through to bariatric surgery, trying to follow dietary guidelines, exercise routines, etc. After the initial recovery period, keeping yourself active and maintaining a dietary plan, is the key to getting to your desired weight loss goal. These changes are also needed so.
Starting a weight loss journey can be overwhelming, especially when following through to bariatric surgery, trying to follow dietary guidelines,.
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The Relationship Between Thyroids and Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is the most effective obesity treatment, as bariatric surgery can effectively aid in weight loss treatment on patients with thyroid abnormalities. The thyroid and its functions play an important role in regulating body weight, this can affect how your body metabolizes food and can lead towards weight gain or weight loss. .
Bariatric surgery is the most effective obesity treatment, as bariatric surgery can effectively aid in weight loss treatment on patients.
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Pros and Cons of Extreme Weight Loss Diets

If you’re on a diet now or have recently been on one, you’re not alone. An estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year.  The weight loss industry in the United States is booming. Consumers spend $33 billion each year on weight loss products. That’s because 40 percent of adults in.
If you’re on a diet now or have recently been on one, you’re not alone. An estimated 45 million Americans.
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Bariatric Surgery After Pregnancy: What Should I Know?

Giving birth to a child is one of life’s greatest joys. Even so, the first few months after pregnancy often consist of sleepless nights, physical exhaustion, and, sometimes, postpartum depression. After that, many women struggle to lose any weight they gained during pregnancy, especially if they were obese before giving birth.  Perhaps that’s.
Giving birth to a child is one of life’s greatest joys. Even so, the first few months after pregnancy often.
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Bariatric Surgery for People with High Blood Pressure

Bariatric surgery is done to help lose excess weight and reduce the risk of potentially life-threatening problems related to weight gain and other health problems. For instance, high blood pressure, heart diseases, strokes, diabetes, etc. Bariatric surgery represents an effective strategy for the treatment of obese patients with comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease.
Bariatric surgery is done to help lose excess weight and reduce the risk of potentially life-threatening problems related to weight.
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Rapid vs Slow Weight Loss: Which is Better?

Most Americans want to lose at least a little weight to either look or feel better or a combination of the two. That’s why consumers in the United States spend approximately $33 billion each year on weight loss products.  Weight loss offers advantages beyond your physical appearance. Even a modest weight loss of.
Most Americans want to lose at least a little weight to either look or feel better or a combination of.
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Success After Bariatric Surgery: What Can I Expect?

Obesity is a major health problem because of its serious health consequences, increased mortality risk, and associated social, psychological and economic costs. When dieting and other weight loss interventions don’t work, some individuals turn to bariatric surgery.  The goal of bariatric surgery is to modify the stomach and intestines to treat obesity and.
Obesity is a major health problem because of its serious health consequences, increased mortality risk, and associated social, psychological and.
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