by Donald Saunders Of all of the different types of weight loss surgery that are now the sleeve gastrectomy with duodenal switch is probably the most controversial and, despite the fact that it is widely carried out, there are many bariatric surgeons who will not carry out the procedure as a result of concerns about possible adverse long-term effects on health. Usually simply referred to as a duodenal switch procedure, this form of bariatric surgery is nothing more than a sleeve gastrectomy to which a duodenal switch is added. This operation is also sometimes known as a biliopancreatic diversion with...

by Amy Nutt Many of us find that we are a bit low on energy, especially if we are dieting or we have had weight loss surgery. Dieting seems to take a lot out of us because we are consuming less food, we are not taking in caffeine like we used to, and there is also the fact that the body can be deprived of certain nutrients. Although many dieters feel that they are eating the right foods, the question is if they are eating enough of the right foods and if they are taking a dietary supplement to help them along. The dietary supplement A good dietary supplement is great to take each day so that you can...

by Amy Nutt It seems almost cliche to make a New Year’s resolution that has the words “weight loss” in it. As soon as New Year’s Day has passed, individuals start buying the gym memberships, treadmills, and other exercise equipment. However by the end of the year, the membership card is nowhere to be found and all of the exercise equipment has about two inches of dust on it. Many times, the weight loss New Year’s resolution doesn’t make it past Valentine’s Day with the large dinners and the boxes of chocolates. The temptations simply become too much. However,...