by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Mar 17, 2025 | Understanding Obesity
Bariatric surgery, including the Mini-Gastric Bypass (MGB), has helped countless individuals reclaim their health and quality of life. Yet despite its proven effectiveness, misconceptions about weight-loss surgery continue to circulate. Let’s address some of the most...
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 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...
