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My Bariatric Life

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In 2003, I made a decision that would forever change my life. Since that time, I have been following a program of lifetime obesity disease management to sustain long term weight loss. It began with bariatric (weight loss) surgery followed by changing the way I eat, mild exercising, and attending a support group (NOT my surgeon's support group). Today, I'm a size medium and living life larger than ever!
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Hair Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery - My Bariatric Life

So here we are, managing a precarious balance between what was then and what is now. We are still fragile at this point, and a spill might land us anywhere between a chipped ego or a burning wreck of our self-esteem.   After all, each of us is different. Tough as leather here, tender to the touch there. We are excited, and we are... Read moreChevron
posted 02/10/2012, comments (2)|
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writer, health nut, surfer
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The Rise of Obesity in the U.S.

Obesity has practically become the norm in this country, and there are plenty of side effects to this reality. Health care is shouldering much of the burden, especially Medicare. Obesity continues to rise- last year, not one single state saw obesity rates drop. In fact, 31 states have an obesity rate over 25 percent. This is particularly... Read moreChevron
posted 01/15/2012, comments (0)|
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Dietitian
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Detox Diets: Are They A Good Idea?

With the start of 2012, you may have made a pledge to shed the extra pounds you've gain over the last year.Recently, I've heard a lot of people saying they intend to go on a "detox diet," as soon as the New Year begins. But, is that a wise move? For the most part, the only thing detox products help you to lose is your hard earned cash. And, in... Read moreChevron
posted 12/31/2011, comments (0)|
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An Update on the Experimental Drug Alpharadin

Alpharadin Update   Men whose prostate cancer has metastasized to the bone may have access to a new drug treatment that helps significantly extend their life by mid-year 2012.   In August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration agreed to fast-track Alpharadin based on the drug’s performance in a Phase III study.   The... Read moreChevron
posted 11/21/2011, comments (0)|
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Lisa is a Musician living with MS and RA
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'My Plate' replaces the 'Food Pyramid' for Healthy Eating

Do you know what you are supposed to eat to be healthy?  The FoodPyramid has now been replaced with MyPlate, an icon which emphasizes the fruit, vegetable, grains, protein and dairy food groups.  The new icon will be used in messages to illustrate healthy eating based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans released this... Read moreChevron
posted 06/04/2011, comments (0)|
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