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  • Solutions for Wellness

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    High blood pressure, diabetes, and heart conditions are only some of the comorbidities that have been shown to result from years of unresolved weight issues. This awareness has initiated a movement in the medical world to find a solution to the growing population struggling with their weight. It is evident that there is no quick […]

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  • Bariatric Surgery Cures Diabetes Research and Findings

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    At 6 years of follow-up data, bariatric surgical “cures” of type 2 diabetes are holding steady in a single-center series of 217 patients. “We see sustained weight loss, particularly in Roux-enY gastric bypass patients, 5-9 years after surgery.” Diabetes remitted in 50% of patients, according to Dr. Stacy A. Brethauer, an ACS Fellow of the […]

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  • Healthy Neighborhoods Could Prevent Obesity

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    Living in a neighborhood that supports a healthy lifestyle can make a measurable difference in preventing obesity, according to a recent study in the journal Obesity. We all know our environments have a profound impact on us. Relatives, friends and neighbors who stay and look fit help encourage us to do so as well, this […]

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  • Post Bariatric Surgery Recipes

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    Post Bariatric Surgery Recipes Red Lentil Soup Ingredients 1 ½ cup red lentils ½ cup brown rice 1 chopped onion 6 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 3 chopped shallots ½ tablespoon red chili flakes and sea salt Crumbles feta cheese Procedure Combine olive oil, shallots, onion and red pepper flakes […]

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  • Bariatric Surgery and Yoga

    Two activities critical to the successful bariatric surgery patient after surgery are diet and exercise. Consistent exercise for bariatric surgery patients leads to greater weight loss success. Studies have shown that exercise is the single best behavioral predictor of weight loss post-surgery. For the bariatric surgery patient though, exercise can be the most difficult post-surgery […]

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  • Starting an Exercise Program After Weight Loss Surgery

    Starting an exercise program after weight loss surgery can be difficult due to many reasons including post-op activity restrictions, lack of energy, adjusting to your new diet, complications with dehydration, and weight restrictions on exercise equipment. Diet restriction alone will cut the pounds, but without an exercise program you may […]

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  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery Dietary Guide

    1. Eat 3 meals per day. Avoid snacking and grazing. 2. Eat small amounts. Initial portion size should be no more than 1 – 2 ounces – approximately 2 – 4 Tablespoons – of food per meal for the first month. At first you may not be able to tolerate this amount. Over time, you […]

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  • Sleeve Gastrectomy Roux-en-Y Lap Band Procedures

    Risks and Benefits of Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Lap Band Procedures Weight Loss Surgery such as Sleeve Gastrectomy, has been shown to be the most effective and long lasting treatment for morbid obesity. Weight loss surgeries are also effective in treating obesity related conditions, resulting from significant weight loss. The safety of weight loss surgery […]

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  • Weight Loss Surgery effecting Diabetes

    Weight Loss Surgery effecting Diabetes Benefits of bariatric weight loss surgery are well established for maintaining sustainable weight loss. Recent research has shown that bariatric surgery not only affects weight loss, but surgery can also help reduce or eliminate specific diseases. One disease in particular includes controlling diabetes, a disease resulting from high blood sugar. […]

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  • Lap Band Surgery Safe, Long Term Solution for Obesity

    Study: Lap band surgery safe, long-term solution for obesity Posted at: 01/18/2013 – WHEC CHANNEL 10 A new study finds lap band surgery is a safe and long-term solution for treating obesity. Australian researchers followed more than 3,000 patients who underwent gastric banding as far back as 1994 when it was first introduced. A significant […]

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