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5 Reasons Weight Loss Boosts Mental Health

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Weight loss is often discussed in terms of physical health, but its effects go far beyond what you see on the scale. Shedding extra pounds can have a profound impact on mental health, improving your mood, self-esteem, and overall well-being! 

For individuals who struggle with obesity, including those considering bariatric surgery, weight loss can be life-changing—not just for the body, but for the mind as well. Below, we explore five powerful ways weight loss can support your mental health.

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Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

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Being overweight and obese conflicts with not only daily life activities, but it also can cause serious medical problems. It’s true. If you live with obesity you know participating in sports or exercise is almost impossible, finding flattering clothes is difficult, and some people look down their noses at you. You have lived with it, but weight loss surgery is an amazing solution.

Also known as bariatric surgery, it will reduce your appetite and food consumption, AND will improve your health. Not only will you lose weight and change your life for the better, but there are additional benefits of weight loss surgery.

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Weight Loss Programs – From Semaglutide to Weight Loss Surgery

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It wasn’t that long ago when you wanted to lose weight, you went on a “crash” diet and then did exercise, exercise, and more exercise. Then most people regained all the weight they had lost. Remember the cabbage soup diet, grapefruit diet, and low carb diets? Today things have changed, and there are two effective and safe ways to lose weight. What type of weight loss program is right for you? From semaglutide to weight loss surgery.

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Can Hernia Surgery Help With Weight Loss?

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Hernias are common among people over the age of 50 and especially those who are overweight or obese. A hiatal hernia is one of these common hernias. It occurs in the esophagus when a portion of the stomach pushes up into the diaphragm, the muscle wall in the abdominal cavity. Sometimes it has no symptoms, but being overweight can result in many uncomfortable issues. Let’s discover, can hernia surgery help with weight loss?

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Can Losing Weight Improve My Heart Health?

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Can losing weight improve my heart health? Yes, yes, and yes is the answer. Hearing mantras about keeping a healthy weight tell you immediately that your weight affects your health in general and that of your heart both positively and negatively. In fact, how you lose weight and how fast you lose it can affect your heart health as well. 

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What Are the Mental Health Benefits of Weight Loss?

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Most of us understand that losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle will improve many of our typical health problems. It can reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, and the ever present aches and pains like lower back pain. What can get lost in the mix is how losing weight affects our mental health. That’s pretty important too. Let’s delve into the mental health benefits of weight loss.

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Before Bariatric Surgery: What to Expect

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If you have decided to pursue weight loss surgery, it probably took a lot of due diligence, research, and soul searching. You have most likely lived with all the effects of being overweight or obese. When you begin the weight loss journey, don’t expect overnight results. In fact, don’t expect to have a consultation and think you will be scheduled for surgery immediately. There is a lot of preparation. Before bariatric surgery: what to expect.

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Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reducing Cancer Risk in Women

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Bariatric surgery has become a popular procedure due to its impact on reducing obesity-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Of course it has also become popular due to patients wanting a more pleasing appearance and a better quality of life. Now, several studies are showing bariatric surgery linked to reducing cancer risk in women. This is a phenomenal development and opens up a whole new set of benefits for someone considering weight loss surgery.

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How Weight Loss Surgery Can Help Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

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People decide to have bariatric surgery for many reasons. It could be that their weight is causing serious medical conditions, they are physically and emotionally uncomfortable, or they have a special upcoming event. Of course, there are a multitude of reasons people make this decision, but now let’s discover how weight loss surgery can help reverse Type 2 diabetes. That is certainly a healthy goal.

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