Deciding to take that first step towards a healthier you is not easy. It’s not only about losing weight it’s about creating and leading a new lifestyle. Although the journey may sometimes be emotionally and physically draining, it is well worth it. Whether you achieved your weight loss goals through
The ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System (also known as the ReShape Dual Balloon) is an exciting new development in the treatment of obesity. The ReShape Dual Balloon takes up space in the stomach to help patients limit portion sizes and feel full. Patients that are candidates for the ReShape Dual
"The initial concept for the Full Sense device came in 2004. I came up with the idea as another way to help people who are struggling with their own obesity. Since then my partners, Drs. Foote, Kemmeter, Walburn, and I have been working hard to take the concept through initial prototypes
Have a Healthy Halloween! It is here! The candy holiday of Halloween. It seemed as though Halloween started shortly before Labor Day. The big bags of those cute little candy bars lined the aisles of stores in early September. It can be difficult to have a healthy Halloween! It is
Weight loss surgery has been a life-transforming gateway for hundreds of thousands of people. New activities. New wardrobes. New relationships. The list goes on! Some of these victories wind up having more of a shorter-term impact. One transformation of longer-term significance, however, is that of attaining a new career. Katie
Often when a person decides to incorporate more exercise into their lives they join a gym. However, the mere act of signing a contract and getting a membership card does not improve ones health. Initially, the enthusiasm and commitment are there and new members show up to the gym regularly.
Do you find yourself weighing yourself five times a day or maybe even every hour? Obsessing over the number staring back at you, and becoming a slave to the scale? Although it may be exciting to see the pounds melt off your body after your post-bariatric surgery, you should take
Nutrition is Key for Pre-ops! There’s a difference between feeding yourself and nourishing yourself. At times, the more you feed yourself, the less nourished you actually become. There are a lot of moving pieces to the puzzle such as your lifestyle, stress level, and your sleeping patterns. But, in order
Now that the warmer weather is here, it's time to fire up your grill. Grilled foods are a method for healthy cooking and delectable flavors unique to grilling. You can grill your favorite meats and vegetables for healthy meals. Tips for a Healthy Barbecue 1. Skip the buns: Swap out
Regardless of where you live, spring has arrived and with it comes the start of new beginnings and opportunities for us to thrive. For people considering or already in the throes of weight-loss surgery, a new start toward health and wellness is already underway. At this time of year, I
