Las Vegas Bariatrics Blog

Dr Morgan Pomeranz Former GME resident returns to MountainView Hospital After completing his General Surgery Residency at the Sunrise Health Graduate Medical Education Consortium, and a fellowship out-of-state, Dr Morgan Pomeranz, MD, chose to return to the Las Vegas area as a Bariatric surgeon. “If I had to do my residency again, I would still …

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Intermittent fasting. Time restricted eating. If you’ve been researching different diets and lifestyle changes over the last several years, you’ve probably come across intermittent fasting (IF) as an option. This method has become popular for its many health benefits, including: Reduction in insulin levels and blood glucose levels Improvements in cholesterol levels (HDL, LDL, triglycerides) …

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Weight loss can boost your confidence! Losing weight isn’t just good for your physical health—it can also be a boon for your emotional well-being. Many men and women who have undergone bariatric bypass surgery or other weight loss treatments report improved self-confidence, and fewer feelings of isolation and depression. Getting the weight off can be …

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Need a healthy bariatric meal plan for the 4th of July? With 4th of July weekend approaching, here are 5 simple ways to stick to healthy bariatric meal planning while still enjoying delicious 4th of July BBQ: 1. Opt for lean cuts of meat that are lower in fat. Chicken is also delicious cooked on …

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Ready for your Post-Bariatric Surgery Diet tips from our Bariatric Surgeon? Bariatric surgery is a wonderful tool for those looking to lose weight. However, many people who come to us think that once the surgery is over, they’ll be miraculously healed and lose weight. While we wish this was the case, there’s actually more to …

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Do you know the Difference between Gastric Band, Gastric Sleeve, and Gastric Bypass Surgery? Although these different types of bariatric surgeries have a lot in common, they are each completely different procedures. One even involves removing a portion of the stomach, while the others just limit areas of the stomach that food has access to. …

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