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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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My Bariatric Life: Dumping Syndrome Explained

Dumping syndrome, also called rapid gastric emptying, is a common side effect of weight-loss surgery. It occurs when the undigested contents of the stomach pouch are "dumped" into the small intestine too quickly. The symptoms of abdominal cramping and nausea usually occur soon after eating although they could present as long as one to three hours... 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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My Bariatric Life: Is Duodenal Switch the Right Weight-Loss Surgery for You?

Now we come to the end of this 4 part article series: duodenal switch. It was not accidental that I left this option for last. Duodenal switch is the most complicated of the four we have discussed and only accounts for less than 10% of all bariatric surgeries. While you can consume more food with this surgery than the others, the... 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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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 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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My Bariatric Life: Is Gastric Banding the Right Weight-Loss Surgery for You?

Okay, so you've learned a bit more about gastric bypass and you aren't sold yet. Good for you! Gastric bypass may be the most common bariatric surgery, but it isn't for everyone. After weighing all of your options, I know you'll make the best decision that gets you closer to that new, healthier, slimmer you! To aid in... 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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My Bariatric Life: Is Gastric Bypass the Right Weight-Loss Surgery for You?

Congratulations, you've taken the first big step toward a healthier (and slimmer) you! But that's where the questions seem to begin. Dieting and exercising alone, for one reason or another, don't quite seem to be your perfectly-fit glass slipper (don't get too excited though, bariatric surgery doesn't mean you're off the hook for... Read more Chevron

posted 12/08/2011, comments (0)|

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