What is Saxenda? What are the uses for Saxenda? Saxenda is prescribed to help some obese or overweight adults with weight-related medical problems to lose weight and keep the weight off. It is approved for use in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and regular exercise for the long term weight management of adults with an initial body mass index (BMI)...

From Halloween through Valentine’s Day, temptations abound. By Dulce Zamora WebMD Weight Loss Clinic – Feature Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD Introduction It happens every year about this time. The air gets nippier, the days get shorter — and your jeans start getting tighter. Ready or not, feasting season is here — that seemingly endless time of temptation that starts...

Lap band (gastric banding) introduction Side effects of a lap band surgery include nausea and vomiting, ulceration at the band site, esophageal reflux (indigestion), weight regain, and dehydration. Obesity is a growing concern. By medical standards, obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of over 30 kg/m2. While lifestyle modification remains the cornerstone for treatment, surgical options...

What is gastric banding? Gastric banding is a bariatric surgery that involves placement of a silicone band in the top portion of the stomach. The silicone band squeezes the stomach into a pouch that can hold only about an ounce of food.  Gastric banding is a surgery to reduce the size of the stomach and help patients lose weight. It...

Losing weight with minimal effort sounds like a win-win situation. With ads promising that you can drink your way to a slimmer figure and detoxify your body to boot, liquid diets sound too good to be true — and often, they are. What Are Liquid Diets? Liquid diets control calorie intake by restricting what you eat to mostly or all...

Facts you should know about weight loss Readers Comments 14 Share Your Story Whether your weight-loss goals involve trying to lose 5 pounds or more than 50, the same principles determine how much weight you lose and how fast your weight loss will occur. Remembering the following simple healthy eating diet tips and putting them into practice can lead to...

What is Imcivree (setmelanotide), and how is it used? Imcivree (setmelanotide) is a prescription medicine used in adults and children 6 years of age and older with obesity due to the genetic conditions proopiomelanocortin (POMC), proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1), or leptin receptor (LEPR) deficiency, to help them lose weight and keep the weight off. Your healthcare provider should...

Losing weight after 40 can be hard, but it’s not impossible with these 8 weight loss tips If you’re over 40 and trying to lose weight, you may have noticed that it’s a lot harder than when you were in your 20s. All of a sudden, the same things that worked for you when you were younger, whether it was...

How is bariatric surgery performed? Photo showing the bariatric surgery procedure. Bariatric surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Most bariatric surgeries are laparoscopic, but some patients may need a conventional surgery. The procedure may last several hours.  A surgeon specialized in bariatric surgery will perform the procedure. A gastroenterologist is integral in caring for the patient before and after the...

A person with a binge-eating disorder consumes a large amount of food within two hours, and does it often. Having a binge eating disorder means being unable to control the amount of food consumed. You are unable to stop eating, even when you are full. Most of us overeat from time to time, and many people often feel they’ve eaten...