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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!

My Bariatric Life: Is Gastric Sleeve the Right Weight-Loss Surgery for You?

Great!  You're still reading!  While bariatric procedures can help to dramatically change your life for the better, they aren't risk free.  Some people are uncomfortable with the idea of a foreign object inside their body, as in gastric banding.  Don't worry if gastric bypass was intimidating to you either though, gastric... Read moreChevron
posted 12/20/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge My Bariatric Life

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!

My Bariatric Life: Too Good to be True Holiday Brownies, Fudge, & Cookies from Beans Recipes!

Grains and desserts are not part of the bariatric diet! So many of us weight-loss surgery patients either miss out on Christmas confections, or we discredit ourselves and our success by taking in a few sugary starchy treats. Now, just in time for the holidays, is a dessert recipe favorite for a grain-free brownie that's perfect for people who want... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge My Bariatric Life

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!

My Bariatric Life: Simple Solutions for Obesity Surgery Patients Facing Alcohol Abuse or Dependence

Now that the gastric bypass surgery has been done and the pounds are slipping away, there is cause to celebrate the new you. Why not? Aside from the obvious health factors, other reasons for opting for the surgery could very well have been improving personal appearance and lifting self-esteem. Mirrors and scales have become more user-friendly, and... Read moreChevron
posted 12/19/2011, comments (0)|
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Family Lifestyle Therapist and R-PA

Is Your Pediatrician Brave Enough to Tell You That Your Child is Overweight?

You take your child to the pediatrician or a GP or a Family Specialist for well visits and also when they get sick. So there is an awful lot of "tracking" going on when it comes to your child's health and even basic vital signs. Weight is considered a vital sign. And certainly, in those early monthly visits, you and the doctor are tracking height... Read moreChevron
posted 12/17/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge My Bariatric Life

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!

My Bariatric Life: Are You at Risk for Alcohol Abuse After Weight-Loss Surgery?

Swedish researchers have discovered that people who have gastric bypass surgery are twice as likely to receive inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse than those who have had Lap-Band surgery.     Right about now you might be saying, "Great. Thanks a lot Swedish researchers." One problem out through the exit and another one in... Read moreChevron
posted 12/16/2011, comments (0)|