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Understanding the Multifactorial Causes of Childhood Obesity

Obesity in children is a complex issue influenced by a web of interconnected factors, and understanding its various layers is paramount to addressing it effectively. One comprehensive framework that illuminates the multitude of influences on excessive weight in children is the Six “C’s” model. This model encapsulates environmental, personal, behavioral, and hereditary aspects, adaptable to […]

Weight Cycling and the Yo-Yo Effect: A Modern Pattern Difficult to Break

The overweight and obesity issue is worldwide considered an epidemic and, consequently, a publichealth problem. Defined as a person whose body mass index (BMI) >30 kg m2, the population withobesity has grown exponentially since 1980, where in 2014 at least 13% worldwide experienced thisissue [15]. Weight is a difficult issue to understand—more so to intervene. […]

Ozempic for Weight Loss

A change in diet is one of the main steps for anyone who’s on a weight loss journey or looking to improve their quality of life. There’s always a point in our lives when we look back and wonder how certain circumstances would be if we had done something different, with questions such as: What […]

BRAT Diet: What is it?

A change in diet is one of the main steps for anyone looking to lose weight or to improve their quality of life. When looking for a new diet, we have to make sure that we don’t fall for fad diets, which are diets that have become increasingly popular in a short amount of time. […]

Magnesium for Weight Loss

A change in diet is one of the main steps for anyone who’s on a weight loss journey or looking to improve their quality of life. There’s always a point in our lives when we look back and wonder how certain circumstances would be if we had done something different, with questions such as: What […]

Understanding Allergy to Sutures: Symptoms, Management, and Alternatives

Discover the essential guide to understanding and managing suture allergies in our comprehensive article. Learn about symptoms, alternatives, and treatment options to ensure safe and comfortable post-surgical recovery. Stay informed and prepared with our expert advice

Gastric Sleeve: Bowel Movements and Constipation

Deciding to have a gastric sleeve surgery is a big self-talk to go into, thinking about the preparations and the post-operative result might be overwhelming at first. The infinite questions about the different factors involved in making the decision could disappear once you start researching, learning, and most importantly, getting involved with the clinic or doctor […]

Understanding Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction

It’s no secret that our health can be directly impacted, both positively and negatively, by the food we consume. An unhealthy diet can bring forth many problems, some of which we have covered in previous articles, but generally speaking it can cause spikes in a person’s cholesterol, put them at risk of developing type 2 diabetes., and […]

Hiccups after Gastric Sleeve

Hiccups are spasms that can happen to anyone, adults, children, and babies. They are caused by the spasms of your diaphragm paired with a ‘hic’ sound from your vocal cords closing. Your diaphragm is a muscle under your ribcage, separating your chest and stomach area. This muscle is an important part of the breathing process. It moves […]

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Dr. Pompa is a member of several distinguished organizations, where she attends meetings regularly and serves as faculty at:

  • Mexican Association of General Surgery
  • Mexican College of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • American Association of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic diseases as an international member
  • International Bariatric Club
  • Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • French Society for Digestive Surgery
  • American Diabetes Association
  • Harvard Alumnin Association

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