Diabesity - the combination of type 2 diabetes & obesity - is now considered an epidemic. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Jaime Ponce explains how metabolic surgery can improve both health conditions.
Dr. Jaime Ponce, bariatric surgeon at CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Care, discusses common misconceptions about bariatric surgery and the importance of choosing an accredited weight loss center.
Dr. Jaime Ponce, bariatric surgeon with CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Care, discusses metabolic disease and obesity treatments.
Watch this video to learn the health risks associated with being overweight as well as some of the ways used to determine if you are considered overweight.
See why fad diets are not successful methods of long-term, healthy weight loss.
Understand the parts of a weight loss plan including exercise, healthy eating, and monitoring your progress.
Learn the three main types of exercise as well as ways to increase activity in your daily life and tips to keep you motivated to continue making exercise part of your normal routine.
Learn healthy food choices that will help you lessen the amount of calories you eat, helping you lose weight and feel better overall.
Learn ways to help you be mindful of what and how much you eat, and how it will go a long way in helping you manage your weight.
Understand how important the support of healthcare providers, as well as support from family and friends, is to your success for losing weight and keeping it off.
Understand that bariatric surgery may be an option for some people and how it may be determined if someone is a candidate for bariatric surgery.
