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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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My Bariatric Life: How Safe Is Gastric-Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery?

First, directly to the good news: Early complication rates for gastric bypass surgery is quite low. A major study conducted by one of the country's best bariatric centers has concluded that the surgery is not only legitimate but relatively safe.     Now that the good news has been shared, let us be aware that this surgery... Read moreChevron
posted 01/12/2012, comments (0)|
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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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My Bariatric Life: Living Life after Weight-Loss Surgery 101!

PLEASE READ THIS...Why weight loss surgery fails, and why I didn't! 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 surgery (gastric bypass surgery) followed by changing the way I eat,... Read moreChevron
posted 01/11/2012, comments (2)|
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Family Lifestyle Therapist and R-PA
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Trending for 2012

If you were following the trends of 2011 then you know that goji berries and other exotic fruits reigned supreme, because of their proposed super-high antioxidant levels. Well American consumers are raising an eyebrow and choosing to go back to some homegrown antioxidant-rich fruits like cherries. Sure they want health benefits and good taste -... Read moreChevron
posted 01/09/2012, comments (3)|
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More Information to Help Stop Weight Creep

Some other things you can do once you lose pounds and hit your goal weight is to "not let up." Yes, you do have to keep working your program and you also have to realize that someone who weighs less needs less food, especially if you are not staying consistent with fitness and exercise activities. You might need to: (1) Keep a food journal so you... Read moreChevron
posted 01/05/2012, comments (2)|
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Dr. Cynthia D. Haines, M.D.

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TV Habit Can Be a Real Killer

If you keep your eyes open for bumper stickers, every once in awhile you might see this one: Kill Your Television. A revised version might also be apt: Your Television May Be Killing You.   Well, sort of.   In a study reported recently in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers made a discovery that should not come as a huge... Read moreChevron
posted 01/04/2012, comments (0)|
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