There is not one perfect surgery, and procedure selection is dependent upon the patient’s anatomy, health issues, and previous surgery. The following includes a summary of each procedure. The Gastric Band (Lap-Band) Procedure As band placement has declined, the number of patients seeking revision surgery has grown dramatically. Studies show
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Since 2011, I have been working as a bariatric surgeon. Over this time, I have found that my patients are not seeking solutions exclusive to their weight. I am equally invested in addressing their overall health. Moreover, it is not uncommon to see patients who have already undergone a bariatric
For Part 3, let's jump in and start working on the 3rd and final "C" of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model (CBT) “CHANGE the thought to a more accurate or helpful one as needed.” (Part 1 and Part 2) Wouldn't it be nice if the surgery you had your stomach automatically
One of the best ways to lose weight and have healthy nutrition is to focus on low-carb, high-protein dishes. Low-carb and high-protein recipes will fill you up and give your body the energy it needs. These recipes are high in protein and low in carbohydrates, the carbs aren't the starchy,
Are you in the cycle of deprivation and don't realize it? Take this time to think about your experiences and how, if or when you deprive yourself, do you crave more? Do you overeat more? Do you negotiate more? Do you win the negotiations? Do you gain weight long term through
Why I Decided to Have WLS My struggles with obesity began within the last 10 years. I noticed as I got older, and my metabolism got a little slower, so did my weight loss. I have always gone to the gym, thinking I was doing the right thing, but not
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When it comes to success after bariatric surgery, imagine that you are in front of a set of stairs. There are only these stairs to climb. Would you quickly go up the set or would you go slowly stair by stair? If you’re like most of us, you’d go quickly,
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