The Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery’s founder talks about the benefits of weight loss before conception.
Plano, TX, Dec. 12, 2016 – Women who are obese are likely to find that conception is just a little bit harder for them than their counterparts who maintain lower weights. They are also likely to learn from their healthcare providers that addressing weight before trying to conceive can improve their chances of a positive outcome for both themselves and their babies. Weight loss surgery is an effective way to attain the goal, but there are a few things prospective mothers need to know.
“Studies have shown that weight loss surgery prior to conception can enhance fertility for some women,” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery. “Weight loss prior to conception can also improve the outcomes for women and their children when they do become pregnant. Research has shown that women who undergo bariatric procedures are less likely to require cesarean deliveries. In addition, concerns related to high birth weight babies drop as do risk factors for other complications related to both mothers and babies.”
A recent study that tracked the outcomes of more than 11,000 women who had undergone bariatric surgery prior to pregnancy added to the body of evidence that supports weight loss prior to conception. Aside from other risk factors that were improved, the cesarean rate for bariatric patients was very telling. This type of delivery was required for about 39 percent of the women who had undergone surgery to address obesity. The cesarean rate for obese women who had not undergone weight loss surgery was 60 percent.
“Bariatric surgery can help women address obesity while improving their chances for a healthy pregnancy outcome,” says Dr. Nicholson. “Women, however, do need to be aware that bariatric surgery is not an immediate solution. It is recommended that women wait at least a year to conceive to safeguard their health during pregnancy.”
The wait time is recommended so that the strongest period of active weight loss following surgery passes before women conceive. In addition, it is recommended that women who undergo weight loss procedures, such as the gastric bypass, work very closely with their healthcare providers to ensure adequate nutrition during pregnancy for themselves and their unborn children.
The Nicholson Clinic specializes in surgical weight loss options for men and women alike. To find out more about the clinic and its services, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
Plano, TX, Dec. 08, 2016 – High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels and heart disease are just a few of the conditions that tend to go hand-in-hand with obesity. Losing weight and keeping it off can have a strong and positive impact on preventing these conditions. It can also help bring concerns, such as hypertension, under control. Research has shown that bariatric surgery can be especially beneficial in helping those with serious weight concerns shed pounds while improving their overall heart health.
“Obesity’s effects on the heart and the entire cardiovascular system can be quite profound,” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery. “When the body carries around excess weight, the heart is forced to work harder to supply oxygen-rich blood. As time passes, the extra work can take its toll on this crucial organ while also putting a strain on the rest of the cardiovascular system.”
Multiple studies have shown that people who are obese and undergo bariatric procedures, such as the gastric bypass, are likely to notice heart health benefits. As the weight comes off, the strain on the heart reduces. Metabolic changes promoted by bariatric surgery may also help address cholesterol levels while preventing such conditions as type 2 diabetes.
“The connection between heart disease and obesity is clear,” says Nicholson. “Taking steps to lose weight safely and effectively can make a very big difference.”
People who are concerned about obesity are urged to talk to their doctors. A variety of interventions are available, both surgical and not, to help people address obesity effectively. Bariatric surgery is an option for those who are considered severely obese and those who already suffer from obesity-related health conditions.
The Nicholson Clinic specializes in surgical weight loss while providing other support to ensure patients attain and maintain their weight loss goals. To learn more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the weight loss services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
The Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery’s founder talks about the possible difference.
Dallas, TX, Dec. 03, 2016 – The overall health benefits of weight loss surgery for men and women have long been established. People who address obesity with procedures such as the gastric bypass are known to lower their risks for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. But, are the benefits more profound for female patients than males? A new study indicates the answer is yes, but not by much.
“Tackling obesity head-on with bariatric surgery and its associated lifestyle modifications can help both men and women alike enjoy healthier, more active lives,” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery. “Women, however, do gain a slight end in lowering their overall risk for heart disease, according to researchers.”
The study Dr. Nicholson is referring to involved about 2,000 men and women who were at high risk for the development of heart disease. Significant reduction in risk was witnessed in patients of both sexes who underwent bariatric procedures to address obesity. The overall risk for women was noted to drop by an estimated 41 percent. Men enjoyed a risk reduction of about 36 percent, which is still extremely beneficial.
“The bottom line is that bariatric surgery can have tremendously strong benefits for heart health in men and women alike,” says Dr. Nicholson. “Women may just enjoy a slight edge thanks to what is believed to be an enhanced metabolic response to surgery that may promote a normalization of cardiac biochemical risk factors.”
Bariatric surgery has been strongly proven to help people who face severe obesity address their weight loss concerns while improving overall health in the process. Men and women alike typically enjoy a reduction in heart disease risks along with reductions of risks associated with obesity-related cancers, type 2 diabetes and other serious conditions. People who are obese are urged to talk to their healthcare providers about steps they can take to lose weight and keep it off.
The Nicholson Clinic specializes in surgical weight loss while providing other support measures to ensure patients reach their weight loss goals. To learn more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the weight loss services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
The Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery’s founder talks about pregnancy and nutrition.
Plano, TX, Nov. 21, 2016 – Women who are considered seriously obese during their childbearing years may find this condition impacts their ability to conceive. Hoping to improve their odds of having a family, some women choose to undergo bariatric surgery to get their weight under control while also potentially improving their overall health in the process. Procedures like the gastric bypass can address weight concerns while also potentially improving fertility in the process. There are some things about post-surgical life, however, that would-be mothers need to know about.
“Bariatric procedures like the gastric bypass can have a tremendous boost on fertility,” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery. “The manner in which they work to help people lose weight and keep it off, however, can make it is especially important for expectant mothers to stay on top of nutritional concerns throughout pregnancy.”
The gastric bypass is a two-part procedure that first involves the surgical shrinking of the stomach. This is performed to reduce the stomach’s capacity to hold food, essentially enabling patients to feel fuller faster. The procedure also calls for a rerouting of the digestive system to reduce caloric absorption.
“Women and men alike who undergo bypass procedures to address weight will find that following a careful diet is a must after surgery to maintain nutritional balance,” says Dr. Nicholson. “Extra help and guidance is almost assuredly required for women who become pregnant after this type of procedure.”
With some studies linking low birth weights and infant nutritional deficiencies to weight loss surgery, medical professionals urge women to consult with their healthcare providers for dietary advice during pregnancy.
“Supplements and a careful diet plan can help ensure both mother and baby receive the nutrients they need during pregnancy,” Dr. Nicholson says. “Women who have undergone bariatric surgery should work hand in hand with nutritional counselors and their obstetricians throughout the course of their pregnancies.”
The Nicholson Clinic specializes in surgical weight loss while providing other support to ensure patients attain and maintain their weight loss goals. To learn more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the weight loss services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
Dr. Nick Nicholson and clinical nutrition consultant, Merlene Phillips with PsyMed, discuss ReLaunch, a new line of weight loss supplements. Visit http://www.relaunchnutrition.com/ to learn more.
The Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery’s founder talks about waiting periods for surgery.
Plano, TX, Nov. 10, 2016 – People who are considered severely obese may find their doctors strongly urging them to consider bariatric surgery to bring weight under control. Just because the recommendation is made, however, doesn’t mean surgery will take place right away.
“Patients are likely to discover a waiting period of three to six months in front of them once they begin exploring weight loss surgery in earnest,” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery. “This can be frustrating for patients and healthcare providers alike, but there are some good reasons to not rush directly into weight loss surgery.”
Weight loss surgery calls for a lifelong commitment. Procedures such as the sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, in fact, involve the permanent alteration of the body. Since these procedures demand patients make serious lifestyle adjustments once they are completed, one of the reasons behind the waiting period is to make certain patients are ready for the commitment required.
“Bariatric surgery can dramatically improve the lives and health of people who suffer from severe obesity,” says Dr. Nicholson. “To enjoy the best outcome, however, people need to be prepared for what to expect not only from the procedure selected, but also life after surgery.”
Bariatric surgeons typically help patients prepare during the waiting period. Counseling related to nutrition, exercise and any other necessary lifestyle changes, for example, will likely be required. In addition, patients will generally need to gain clearance from their insurance carrier before a procedure will be scheduled. The final step prior to surgery typically involves routine testing.
The Nicholson Clinic specializes in surgical weight loss while providing other support to ensure patients attain and maintain their weight loss goals. To learn more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the weight loss services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
The Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery’s founder talks about this possible benefit.
Plano, TX, Nov. 08, 2016 – Bariatric surgery may provide people with a benefit that goes beyond sustained weight loss and a reduction of risks related to potentially life-limiting diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Researchers have found that bariatric surgery may also help prevent the development of gout.
It is currently estimated that about 4 percent of the American population suffers from gout. Often characterized as the most painful form of arthritis, this condition arises when uric acid builds up in the body, allowing crystal deposits to form in the joints. While gout has a number of triggers, including alcohol abuse, family history and poor diet, obesity has also been strongly linked to the condition’s development.
“A study that was recently released showed that bariatric surgery to address obesity can result in a significant decrease in risk for the development of this painful condition,” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery. “The study focused on 4,000 obese patients who were followed over the course of 26 years. Those who underwent bariatric procedures, such as the gastric bypass, enjoyed a 34 percent reduction in gout risk.”
Acute gout is generally treated with medications that help reduce swelling and redness. Avoidance of alcohol and the consumption of a healthy, balanced diet may also help prevent the condition or alleviate the symptoms. As the study showed, bariatric surgery to address obesity may also provide a way to successfully prevent the condition.
“Obesity is strongly linked to a number of serious medical conditions,” says Dr. Nicholson. “More studies are showing that bariatric surgery can help lower risks for these conditions. In some cases, weight loss procedures can even reverse illnesses, as is the case for some type 2 diabetics.”
People who are obese are strongly urged to talk to their healthcare providers about all weight loss options. Bariatric surgery may provide a viable way to lose weight and keep it off while potentially offering major health benefits in the process.
The Nicholson Clinic specializes in surgical weight loss while providing other support to ensure patients attain and maintain their weight loss goals. To learn more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the weight loss services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
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