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John: LAPBAND Weight Loss

Posted: Sep 08 in Bariatric Surgery Testimonials by admin

My name is John Moore; I had Lap Band Surgery done in October of 2007 by the best doctor in Florida. I weighted 455 lbs at that time, I now weight 294 lbs and still I am losing. This surgery has totally changed my life; I now don’t run out of breath just walking across the room.

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New Dietary Guidelines Call for Less Salt, Sugar and Fat and More Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts

Posted: Aug 31 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

Are you trying to adjust your diet to lose weight, live longer, and feel better? The newly proposed 2010 Dietary Guidelines from the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services may give you some insight on what changes to make.

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Gastric Bypass More Effective Than Dieting For Treating Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Aug 26 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

Weight loss surgeries like the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure have been helping morbidly obese people lose significant amounts of weight for years now. As a result, many of these patients have found relief from obesity related illnesses, such as type 2 diabetes. But wouldn’t these people find the same relief if they simply went on a diet? Maybe not.

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Reasons to Make Stretching a Habit After Weight Loss Surgery

Posted: Aug 17 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

Diet and exercise are key ingredients in any weight loss plan, but it’s also important that you incorporate regular stretching into your routine after weight loss surgery. In fact, experts recommend you stretch at least three times per week if you aren’t doing any other type of physical activity. Why should you make stretching a priority?

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The Weight Loss Plateau

Posted: Aug 11 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

Have you noticed that you’re eating and exercising the same as you have been, but suddenly you’re no longer seeing as much progress towards your weight loss goals? A weight loss plateau is common for people trying to lose weight, even after bariatric surgery. Find out more about what causes a weight loss plateau and how you can move beyond it.

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Hope: Gastric Bypass Weight Loss

Posted: Aug 06 in Bariatric Surgery Testimonials by admin

It has not been a bad year. I had my roux- en- y gastric bypass on July 27th., 2009. Now, I am a new woman, literally. My friends who I haven’t seen in just a month or so have come up to me and asked “May I help you?”. I wasn’t immediately recognized. I love it. I am not afraid to step in front of a camera. There are so many new adventures, and everyday a new experience.

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The Effects of Weight Loss on Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Aug 03 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, losing weight can help lessen symptoms and prevent future complications. If you lose enough weight, you may even be able to cure yourself of the disease completely.

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Tips to Prevent Weight Gain as You Age

Posted: Jul 28 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

The older you get, the harder it is to maintain your weight. In fact, experts say your metabolism slows by about 5% every 10 years, meaning you have to continue to work harder and harder to achieve the same results. Use these tips to help prevent the pounds from coming on with the years.

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Families Who Have Bariatric Surgery Have Improved Results

Posted: Jul 20 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

Your overall success with bariatric surgery can improve if your family joins you, a new study has shown. By comparing the weight loss of patients who had one or more family members who were also bariatric surgery patients to individual patients with no relatives undergoing the same procedure, researchers found improvements at the six-month, one-year, and two-year mark in weight loss and reduction of obesity-related diseases for the former group.

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How To Get Your Vitamins After Weight Loss Surgery

Posted: Jul 10 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

After having gastric bypass, lap-band, or other bariatric surgeries, it’s important to take a closer look at the foods you eat. While bariatric surgeries will address how much food you eat, only you can control what types of food you eat, which is just as important to maintaining your health. Surgically restricting your portion sizes can help you lose weight, but paying attention to the vitamins your body needs can help ensure you feel your best for as long as possible.

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