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Many people turn to dieting in hopes of improving their health and managing their weight. While adopting healthier eating habits is a positive step, certain dieting patterns — especially when not done under medical guidance — can be difficult to sustain and may not always lead to lasting results. In some cases, repeated cycles of losing and regaining weight can… Continue Reading

Liver disease is a broad term for a range of conditions affecting how the liver functions, including fatty liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment, but many of these diseases do not have noticeable symptoms at first. If you think you may have liver disease, recognizing the warning signs and being evaluated can… Continue Reading

Body mass index, or “BMI,” is a widely used screening tool designed to measure one’s percentage of body fat in relation to their height. This can be used to evaluate whether a patient is at a healthy weight range for their height, but typically does account for factors like fat distribution, muscle mass, or bone density. That said, knowing your… Continue Reading

The board-certified surgeons at Suburban Surgical Care Specialists/Kane Center outline the potential benefits of robotic-assisted weight loss surgery. Chicago, IL — For obese or morbidly obese men and women seeking a healthier lifestyle, bariatric surgery treatments can be life-changing — not only for one’s health, but also their confidence. While the effects of weight loss surgery are often transformative for… Continue Reading

Bariatric Advantage meal replacement shakes in combination with GLP-1s (semaglutide) has shown to increase weight loss by 12% greater than with GLP-1s alone. Meal replacement shakes like High Protein Meal Replacement can help maintain muscle and increase weight loss from fat for the patient. Optimal Protein Intake:  Protein is essential to the synthesis and maintenance of lean muscle, major organs, and… Continue Reading

While some patients may gain some of the weight back after gastric sleeve surgery, the bariatric surgeons at SSCS provide tips for long-term success. Chicago, IL — To help educate those undergoing weight loss surgery, the surgeons at Chicago bariatric surgery practice Suburban Surgical Care Specialists/Kane Center provide insight into the common concern of weight regain after one of the… Continue Reading

Bariatric surgery has become a powerful tool in managing type 2 diabetes. It is often recommended for individuals struggling with obesity and comorbidities like diabetes who have not found success through diet, exercise, or medication alone. Common procedures include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. While each procedure differs in approach, they all aim to reduce… Continue Reading

Once the decision has been made to undergo bariatric surgery, the weight loss journey ahead can feel both empowering and overwhelming. To help patients take the process in stride, our Chicago bariatric surgeons provide resources to focus step-by-step, including how they can best prepare for the procedure. One of the most important steps is pre-operative testing. Prior to treatment, patients… Continue Reading

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity affects more than two in five adults in the United States1 and one in eight adults globally2. With the growing prevalence of obesity, it is important to recognize what it means to be obese and understand the proper ways to address it. After all, it is very possible you… Continue Reading

Individuals with moderate to high risk obesity that have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone can explore alternative methods to help with long-term weight loss and an improved quality of life. One of those solutions is known as a stomach band, more formally referred to as laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. To better understand what stomach bands do,… Continue Reading