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 practice gratitude, you build patience and confidence. This shift can…
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 how your body uses food. Still, they don’t decide everything…
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: something must be broken. But here's what's actually going on…
There are many options available for weight loss surgery. One such option is a gastric sleeve, also called sleeve gastrectomy. It is the most commonly performed bariatric surgery in the world. In the United States alone, over half of bariatric…
When getting surgery, you want to know your care is being handled by experienced professionals. That’s why BMI uses a model of patient care in which a board-certified anesthesiologist supervises a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). This practice is common in…
Are you ready to transform your life and take a decisive step towards achieving your weight loss goals? This October, seize the opportunity you've been waiting for with Sleevetober - a remarkable weight loss surgery promotion brought to you by…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of emotional well-being. While weight loss surgery can be a transformative journey for many, it often comes with emotional and mental health challenges. It’s important to prepare for…
There are many methods available today to help you lose weight. The gastric band, or LAP-BAND, was once a popular option for addressing excess weight, but its use has declined sharply due to long-term issues such as inadequate weight…
Not everyone understands that weight loss surgery can sometimes require refinement based on certain factors, like complications or weight regain. In this blog, the bariatric surgeons at Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery explain what revisional weight loss surgery is and why…
Getting bariatric surgery for weight loss is a major decision that could be potentially life-altering. However, it has become increasingly popular, with an estimated 250,000 procedures performed each year in the United States alone, according to the National Institute of…
