by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Mar 3, 2025 | Understanding Obesity
When discussing obesity, most people focus on its impact on health—diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. However, what often goes unspoken is the financial burden that comes with obesity. From medical expenses to workplace discrimination, individuals...
by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Feb 24, 2025 | Understanding Obesity
For decades, weight loss has been framed as a simple equation—eat less, move more. But for millions of people struggling with obesity, this oversimplification ignores a crucial factor: hormonal regulation. The human body is governed by a complex network of hormones...
by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Feb 17, 2025 | Understanding Obesity
For millions of people struggling with obesity, food isn’t just fuel—it’s comfort. Emotional eating, the habit of consuming food to cope with stress, sadness, or boredom, is a major contributor to weight gain and a key reason why many people find it nearly...
by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Feb 14, 2025 | MGB Conversations
Gratitude is a powerful emotion, and in the realm of bariatric surgery, it often becomes an overwhelming sentiment. During a Thanksgiving week 2024 Facebook Live discussion, Dr. David Hargroder and Carla Hubenthal explored the transformative effects of...
by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Feb 14, 2025 | MGB Conversations
Making the decision to undergo Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB) surgery is deeply personal. For many, it’s not just about weight loss, it’s about reclaiming their health, confidence, and quality of life. However, one of the biggest hurdles patients face isn’t just deciding...
