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10 Tips to Avoid Overeating on this Thanksgiving PLUS bonus tips for weight loss surgery clients. Does overeating on Thanksgiving dinner weigh you down? If so, you are not alone. According to the Calorie Control Council, an association that represents the low and reduced-calorie food industry, the average American may consume 4 500 calories and …

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Survive Halloween After Bariatric Surgery! Life after bariatric surgery will often lead to a more active lifestyle, especially during the Holidays. Starting in Fall the days that you used to stay inside and hide or feel sick are soon replaced with more face to face interactions like work parties, coffee meetups and public settings like …

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Dr. Bernadine Hanna MD is among the first in the state to achieve the new 2020 Top Doctors Accreditation for Bariatric Surgery Putting together your personal health care team can be overwhelming. You ask your doctors, friends, family and colleagues for suggestions and carefully research your options. Health Care Quarterly has done the work for …

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Are you considering weight loss surgery? Read these 10 commonly asked questions by bariatric patients about weight loss surgery. Q: What should I eat before weight loss surgery? A: Depending on your BMI, Your doctor will either put you on a one or two week diet prior to surgery. You will replace two meals with …

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Considering Revisional Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss? A small percentage of people who have undergone any type of weight loss surgery will relapse in a few years. A lot of it will depend on the procedure that was performed to address obesity. When this happens ‘Revisional Bariatric Surgery’ also known as a ‘Gastric Bypass Revision’ …

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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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