You've cut your calories. You've tried the diets. You've done everything "right," and the scale still won't budge. Weight loss feels impossible. It's easy to land on the same conclusion:…
Many people wonder the same thing: “If obesity runs in my family, does that mean I'm destined to struggle with weight?” Genetics does play a part in weight, appetite, and…
Gratitude might not be the first thing you think about while trying to lose weight. Yet it can change how you feel about food, movement, and your body. When you…
Facing surgery can feel overwhelming. Many people picture large incisions, painful recoveries, and long hospital stays. Thankfully, advances in medical technology have changed that picture. Minimally invasive surgery allows doctors…
Breast cancer impacts millions of women and families each year. In the United States, about 1 in 8 women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. For communities…
As the temperatures drop, fitness often slips down the priority list. Shorter days, chilly weather, and busy schedules make it easy to skip workouts. But staying active during fall and…
As the school year begins, schedules get busier, and quick meals often replace balanced ones. Kids also spend more time sitting in classrooms or doing homework, which leaves less time…
Losing weight isn’t easy, especially when diet and exercise don’t seem to make a difference. If you’ve been trying for years and still feel stuck, bariatric surgery might offer a…
When you need surgery, the idea of spending days in a hospital can feel stressful. Inpatient surgery at a hospital typically requires staying at least one night for observation and…
Bariatric surgery is the first step in a profound weight loss journey, and physical transformation is just one part of that journey. If you undergo bariatric surgery, like many other…
When you are thinking about having weight loss surgery, one of the first questions that is likely to come to your mind is whether or not the procedure is reversible…
Summer is a great time to focus on exercise and fitness goals, especially for bariatric surgery patients in recovery or maintaining progress on their weight loss journey. Unfortunately, longer days…
As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, social calendars begin to fill with a wave of summer gatherings. From backyard barbecues to beach parties to summer festivals,…
As a new bariatric surgery patient, you will have a lot of questions and concerns. At Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery, we hope to put your mind at ease during our…
May 12-18 is National Hospital Week—a time to pause and recognize the incredible hospitals and healthcare professionals who keep our communities healthy and strong. From the emergency room to the…
