I had been heavy most my life and tried every diet, and finally found myself weighing 504 pounds. I had the co-morbid conditions of high blood pressure, was a diabetic, sleep apnea, and GERD. I couldn't walk more than 10 feet without huffing and had to sit down. I was slowly
This dish is so nourishing and the ingredients are fresh and healthy! This Avocado & Papaya Quinoa with Spicy Lime Sauce Recipe is in the Power Bowl recipes section of my blog because of its lean protein and healthy, complex carbs. Papaya is filled with a nutrient called papain, that
Life-Changing Weight Loss, Without Surgery - The Gastric Balloon If you have tried to lose weight in the past with little success, but are not ready or do not qualify for a more complicated gastric procedure, the Gastric Balloon may be a good solution. Gastric Balloons have been used as
Anxiety is common among those with weight and eating-related struggles. In many ways, anxiety can be productive. We feel anxious when we are thinking about something future-oriented and in some cases that can lead to actions that protect us from facing harm down the road. However, many people experience anxiety,
You’ll love this easy summer watermelon and tomato salad recipe that is a combination of cool crisp watermelon, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar. This extraordinary and invigorating light summer watermelon salad makes leftover watermelon the ideal summer ingredient. Easy Watermelon and Tomato Salad Recipe Makes 10 (1/2-cup) servings
It is with heavy hearts that the OH Team shares with you that our longtime friend Dr. Steven Gitt has passed away. Described by his patients as a caring, compassionate, and understanding surgeon, Dr. Steven Gitt was the founder and Medical Director of North Valley Plastic Surgery where he specialized in
Overweight since age 5, Ashley Shaw always said as a child that her preferred superpower, if given the option, would be invisibility. Today, the 26-year-old nurse at West Chester Hospital now embraces the experiences she once avoided and got this from a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy - A Powerful Tool for
Do you have difficulty controlling your intake of sugary, high fat, or processed foods? Do you go out of your way to obtain certain foods or eat until stuffed? Do you ever avoid social or work obligations due to having overeaten, or fear of overeating? If so, you are not
“Do I really have to take my vitamin supplements for life?” This is a very common pre-op patient question, and one that is extremely important… Because the answer is a resounding “Yes!” The dangers of vitamin deficiencies are no laughing matter, and can have lingering ramifications even if the deficiency is
Facing Weight Regain: I had weight loss surgery over eight years ago. For those of you that are curious, I had RNY Gastric Bypass in February of 2008. And for those of you that are further curious, yes, I’ve regained. It’s not uncommon for a WLS patient to have “bounce
