Tag: Gastric Bypass Surgery

Are You a Good Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery? Bariatric (weight loss) surgery has been a lifesaver for millions of people in the U.S. There are several kinds of bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass, which are collectively referred to as bariatric surgery. A medical weight loss program is often the first step for patients who …

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Myths about Gastric Bypass Surgery Busted Most people consider obesity to be just a weight-related problem. But, many studies have concluded that it negatively affects other organs and can cause serious issues with the overall health and lifestyle of a person. While there are many different treatments available to help with obesity, one of the …

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Are you planning to have weight loss surgery in 2020? Here is what you need to know. Having weight loss surgery is not a decision to be made under impulse or a a quick and easy fix to your weight loss or health issues. It can be one of the best decisions of your life …

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The Do’s and Don’ts After Bariatric Surgery During The Holidays Staying on track with your weight loss dietary goals during holiday celebrations and festivities may seem difficult for many, especially when Thanksgiving is an event designed solely around eating as much as possible. After bariatric surgery you may face confusion on what can and cannot …

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Often weight loss surgery patients will call in and ask, What can I take for leg cramping after Gastric Bypass Surgery?” Online informational sites can be daunting and flooded with mis-information that gastric sleeve patients may feel overwhelmed or cautious to follow. While it is important to always consult your bariatric surgeon or nutritionist when facing …

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What To Drink After Weight Loss Surgery. Weight loss surgery has become a very popular solution for people experiencing serious obesity or obesity related diseases such as type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, or severe sleep apnea. When patients decide to have bariatric surgery they are required to make dietary modifications to their regular diet …

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Postoperative fitness plan for Bariatric patients. Many patients ask a common question: When can I start exercising after my surgery? Lets keep it simple. Since all of the surgeries are minimally invasive meaning that small incisions with minimal pain, one should be ambulatory immediately after surgery. So in the recovery room, one hour after your …

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Wondering if Weight Loss Surgery is for you? When deciding if Weight Loss Surgery is right for you and which Bariatric surgical procedures work for you. Weight loss surgery causes weight loss by restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold, causing malabsorption of nutrients, or by a combination of both gastric restriction and …

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It was Friday- the day before July 4th weekend. I’ve really wanted to try out this new BBQ joint that I hadn’t been to before. I was craving ribs given the nostalgia surrounding the time of year. I drove down there late afternoon, pulled up to this really local-looking, hole-in-the-wall joint. I could smell the …

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During your search for weight loss solutions, you may have come across a technique known as gastric sleeve surgery. This has proven to be a very effective form of treatment for many people, but as with any type of surgery, it is important to do your research (and even call Las Vegas Bariatrics to arrange …

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