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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: Free Gastric Bypass Surgery, Is It Real?

My Obesity Connection on HealthCentral gets a lot of questions from readers seeking free gastric bypass surgery. Free weight-loss surgery is virtually unheard of, but patients that are morbidly obese may qualify for the surgery under Medicare, while patients within a certain range of the federal poverty level and don't have insurance may qualify... Read more Chevron

posted 08/01/2011, 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 the Tools I Use: "The Success Habits of Weight-Loss Surgery Patients" Book

My experience with my bariatric surgeon's support group is that it was useful in preparing me pre-surgery and for a short-term post-op in managing my new anatomy. However, it did little to educate me on how to maintain lifetime obesity disease management. My surgeon told me, "I do the surgery. The rest is up to you." So, in this series... Read more Chevron

posted 07/27/2011, comment (1)|

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Do the Most Popular Diets Protect You From Cancer?

Here's the dilemma. Yes, you do need to lose weight if you are overweight or obese in order to reduce your risk of certain cancers. But the caveat is that not all weight reduction diets contain adequate amounts of nutrients that will help you to fight off diseases like cancer. So what elements should you look for in a... Read more Chevron

posted 07/26/2011, comments (0)|

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Bariatric Surgery With a Gene Blessing

I recently explored bariatric surgery in a several part blog. Clearly the success of the surgery seems to largely depend on a patient committing to a before and after surgery lifestyle change that includes dietary and exercise elements. A new study seems to indicate that having several genes that can promote a strong risk for obesity,... Read more Chevron

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Did you Really Eat 1700 Calories, Michelle Obama?

The following is an "imaginary interview" between me and First Lady Michelle Obama. This is not an actual interview; merely a script that I imagine could have taken place. HealthGal: Mrs. Obama, it is so nice to meet you. I must confess I am a bit challenged with the news that you just celebrated the opening of this new Shake Shack by... Read more Chevron

posted 07/25/2011, comments (0)|

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