Bariatric Surgery: What Are My Options?
If you’ve watched popular “quick fix” weight loss competitions, you may think that cutting calories drastically and exercising for hours every day is the answer to successful weight loss. While this approach works for a time, what you do not see is that very few people maintain that weight loss. The sobering truth is that…Read more
Treating Sleep Apnea with Bariatric Surgery
Snoring can lead to a night of tossing, turning and a very annoyed bed mate. It can even be portrayed as comical. However, it’s no laughing matter. It could be one sign of a much bigger health issue: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA, which affects approximately 1 in 12 Americans, occurs when the throat muscles…Read more
What Are Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. It is also one of the most preventable causes of death when you know your risk and make appropriate lifestyle changes. “Lifestyle changes are one of the most…Read more
Three Sweet, Heart Healthy Snacks
When 2 p.m. rolls around, most of us are looking for a snack. But it’s not always easy to find heart healthy, sweet snacks that are good for your heart and your waistline. Don’t fear. Arkansas Heart Hospital dieticians are here. Our nutrition experts got in the kitchen and crafted easy, sweet and heart healthy…Read more
Gastric bypass helps Anthony lose 145 pounds, get back to nature
Battling life-threatening health conditions, Anthony chose bariatric surgery to save his life and get back to enjoying the outdoors. CHOOSING TO LIVE BY LOSING WEIGHT I have suffered with weight issues my whole life. I tried every diet under the sun, but none of them worked. I was battling high blood pressure, severe sleep apnea,…Read more
Gary Exchanges Yo-Yo Dieting for Running Shoes After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI) helped Gary lose 150 pounds, prevent health conditions and increase his love for running. Finding an Alternative to Yo-Yo Dieting I have struggled with obesity for most of my adult life. I have tried multiple diet and exercise plans and had some success losing weight,…Read more
Brittany celebrates life without diabetes, hypertension after gastric sleeve surgery
Tired of sitting on the sidelines, Brittany changed the course of her life with the help of weight loss surgery at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI). Taking Charge of her Health through Weight Loss Surgery I have struggled with my weight since childhood and health conditions since age 20. I was tired all the…Read more
What is Congestive Heart Failure?
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a scary sounding name for a fairly common disease. CHF means that the heart is not pumping enough blood to meet the body’s demands. This weakened pump frequently results in fluid backing up in your lungs or legs and abdomen. With Arkansas Heart Hospital’s advanced CHF treatments and one-on-one guidance…Read more
COVID Has Long-Term Effects on Heart, Arkansas Heart Cardiologists Say
You’ve seen it all in the headlines – COVID increases the risk of heart disease. It’s alarming and true! Continued research proves that anyone infected with COVID is at a higher risk of heart-related conditions, even young, healthy people who weren’t hospitalized. “Studies have found that COVID doesn’t really discriminate based on how we classically…Read more
Bariatric Surgery Allows Grandmother See Grandchild Graduate
Watching her grandchildren grow up seemed questionable for Barbara, who was on 14 different medications, borderline diabetic and suffered from AFIB. Bariatric surgery changed the course of her life. Read her story. Feeling Alone I have struggled with my weight for the past 15 years and I felt so alone. I was on 14 medications…Read more