by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Mar 10, 2025 | Understanding Obesity
For decades, people struggling with obesity have been told that calories in, calories out is the secret to weight loss. Diet programs, meal plans, and intense exercise routines promise life-changing results—but for many, weight loss is short-lived. The reality is that...
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...
by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Feb 10, 2025 | Understanding Obesity
For many people struggling with obesity, pain is a constant, unwelcome companion. Whether it’s joint pain, back pain, or even generalized pain from inflammation, the relationship between obesity and chronic pain is complex and often misunderstood. It’s not just about...
by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Feb 3, 2025 | General
Breathing is a basic necessity of life, but for individuals struggling with obesity, it can be a daily challenge. Obesity doesn’t just affect metabolism and heart health—it also severely impacts respiratory function. From restricted airflow to reduced lung capacity,...
by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Jan 27, 2025 | Understanding Obesity
When most people think of obesity, they often consider conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or joint pain. However, obesity also has a profound impact on the immune system, compromising the body’s natural ability to fight off infections and illnesses. Excess...
by trevor | Jan 20, 2025 | Understanding Obesity
When most people think of obesity, they often consider conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or joint pain. However, obesity also has a profound impact on the immune system, compromising the body’s natural ability to fight off infections and illnesses. Excess...
