June 2015

Life After Your Weight Loss Surgery

The lifestyle changes you and your doctor have initiated to bring you to this point are part of an ongoing regimen of care, diet and exercise that is intended to help you lose and keep off the weight while minimizing the likelihood of complications or post-surgical problems. However, you must also consider that your body will be changing very rapidly, and such drastic transformations can have unexpected physical and...

Getting Ready For Your Weight Loss Surgery

Preparing for weight loss surgery begins months before the actual procedure. There are a number of factors you need to consider and work through with your surgeon beforehand, to ensure you get the maximum benefit from the surgery and avoid “rebound” weight gain. Establishing your post-surgical routine beforehand can help you lose weight faster, keep it off and create a more healthy lifestyle overall. In Part 2 of United...

What are my weight loss surgery options?

Financing your bariatric surgery shouldn’t be difficult to obtain and manage. Fortunately United Medical Credit offers several financing options for those seeking a weight loss surgery. June is Bariatric month at UMC. In our 3 part series we explore the different types of weight loss surgeries, how to prepare your life before and after your surgery and much more. Most people aren’t obese because they choose to be, or...