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How to Prepare for Your First Consultation
Your first consultation represents a very important start to the weight loss surgery process. You will have been introduced to […]
How Do I Know If I Qualify for Bariatric Surgery?
In the surgical world, there are few procedures that require as much preparation as bariatric surgery. For example, hernia, gallbladder […]
How Has the Pandemic Affected Your Weight and How Will You Fix It?
There was a stunning statistic from February 2021 about the Covid pandemic and how it has affected people’s weight. It […]
Empower Yourself and Lose Weight
Sustained weight loss requires dedication, and it is an achievement that is not easily attained or maintained. That’s because weight […]
The Connection Between Sodium and Obesity
There has been a great deal of debate over the connection between sodium consumption and excess weight. The conclusion, as […]
Summer Exercise Tips for Bariatric Patients
Summer is here, and that means thoughts of lazy beach days, dips in the pool, and a little less clothing. […]
New Year’s Resolution Update
By now, you’ve had a few weeks to think about, develop and begin to implement your New Year’s Resolution. How […]
Ghrelin, the Hunger Hormone
One often overlooked benefit of gastric sleeve surgery is reducing a hunger-producing hormone called ghrelin. The ghrelin produced in the […]
Smoking After Weight Loss Surgery
At least six to eight weeks before weight loss surgery, your doctor will tell you to quit smoking. This is […]
Choosing the Right Recipes After Bariatric Surgery
There’s no shortage of recipes or cookbooks out there, and as a bariatric surgery patient looking to expand your culinary […]
Nutritional Deficiencies After Bariatric Surgery
Vitamin deficiencies are a possible side effect of bariatric surgery, and as such, every patient will be started on a […]
Managing Relationship Changes Due to Bariatric Surgery
Many patients are under the incorrect impression that bariatric surgery is simply a catalyst for a physical transformation. To be […]
Robotic Surgery Versus Traditional Laparoscopy
In the late 80s and early 90s, a revolution in surgical technique blossomed. The advent of laparoscopic or keyhole surgery […]
Fighting Hunger After Weight Loss Surgery
Some post-bariatric surgery patients constantly feel like they are fighting hunger. It can be very frustrating for the patient who […]
Make The Most of Your Outdoor Plans This Spring & Summer
As we hit full Spring swing, so comes the opportunity to spend time outdoors. It’s usually a time to eat, […]
