Approach weight loss after breast-feeding the same way you would have approached it prior to becoming pregnant, advises Dr. Abaz Sosic, a gynecologist and obstetrician in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Most women naturally lose weight throughout the breastfeeding process.

Weight gain occurs when the thyroid gland slows down, a condition better known as hypothyroidism. Although other side effects are associated with hypothyroidism, weight gain is one of the most common obstacles to overcome after treatment starts.

A hernia -- any abnormal opening in the stomach wall -- can occur after gastric bypass surgery. If the abdominal wall gets damaged during this procedure, a weakness in the stomach lining may occur, creating an internal hernia.

The Billroth II, also known as a gastrojejunostomy, is the joining of the stomach and the jejunum -- the middle section of the small intestine. The Billroth II operation is used for reconstruction after removing two-thirds to three-fourths of the stomach due to gastric cancer or as a weight-loss aid.

Whether you have had a weight-loss procedure called sleeve gastrectomy or are considering having it done, it is important to know that weight loss results vary from person to person.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition marked by changes in hormone levels. Many women with polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS suffer from obesity. Losing weight is an important part of treating PCOS but it can be difficult for women with this condition.

Gastric sleeve surgery is a type of bariatric surgery that involves removing a portion of the stomach, leaving a thinner sleeve-like stomach. Because the stomach is not as large, you become fuller, faster, helping you to lose weight.

As an older adult, your nutrition is affected by many factors. Even though it becomes increasingly important to get more calcium, fiber, protein and other nutrients, it can be more difficult to do so. Nutrition in older adults is affected by a variety of medical, psychological, social and lifestyle factors.

Gastric bypass surgery shrinks the size of your stomach to help you lose weight. Surgeons close off most of your stomach with staples. The new, smaller size helps you feel full quickly, making it easier to stop overeating.

After gastric bypass surgery, you need to wait until your body has healed before you can begin eating lettuce and other green leafy vegetables again.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed for individuals who wish to lose a substantial amount of weight. After surgery, your stomach is significantly reduced in size and it is important to monitor your food intake carefully.

Statins are used to lower cholesterol. These drugs work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol; they may also help your body reabsorb cholesterol that has built up on artery walls.