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My Bariatric Life

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 more Chevron

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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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Primal Blueprint Diet: My Primal Food Shopping Trip - My Bariatric Life

The Lunchman Cometh I worked at a company many years ago where a Meals On Wheels lunch vehicle pulled into the parking lot each day at around noon. The driver would sound his horn, and the employees would cease working and make for the truck as if someone had shouted the words "free money." Our passion for cholesterol was unchecked at the... Read more Chevron

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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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Protein Deficiency after Gastric Bypass Surgery - My Bariatric Life

It's important to screen for protein deficiency after gastric bypass weight-loss surgery. The process of weight-loss after gastric bypass surgery is exhilarating! The pounds are literally flying off in those first six to twelve months. It is as if a truce has been negotiated in the extended and bloody war that had been waged... Read more Chevron

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Pastor Rick Warren Does The Daniel Plan

I have been haranguing my religious leaders since my early 30s to consider devoting some time at the pulpit to discussions regarding health, diet, fitness and lifestyle. Many of my fellow congregants are quite hefty. And after all, if you believe in G-d then among tenets of my religion is the belief that (a) we are merely loaned out bodies,... Read more Chevron

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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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Gastric Sleeve Complications - My Bariatric Life

Gastric bypass bariatric surgery is one of type of weight-loss surgery procedure designed to reduce food intake. This surgery is selected by many people who have been unable to shed excess pounds by the more traditional methods of diet and exercise. The procedure is complicated. The patient should anticipate being under anesthesia for one to... Read more Chevron

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