In contrast to the Seven Deadly Sins of Weight-Loss Surgery Patients, there are Seven Virtues that if put into practice will preserve our weight loss for the long-term.
Deadly sin: Lust
Virtue: Chastity
The opposite of lust is chastity: We need to deny our self-indulgence and be honest about the life-long condition we have. If lifetime obesity management from our weight loss surgery is what we want, then we make healthful choices and we address our emotional issues with food. Forget about...
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Swedish researchers have discovered that people who have gastric bypass surgery are twice as likely to receive inpatient treatment for... Read more »
A study by the Mayo Clinic has found that people who undergo weight-loss surgery may be twice as likely to break a bone--particularly a hand or... Read more »
Women who undergo gastric band surgery may be helped by adding a growth hormone to their post-surgery treatment. In an Italian study, researchers... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Laparoscopic gastric banding is surgery to help with weight loss. The surgeon places a band around the upper part of your stomach to create a small... Read more »
New research has found that while gastric bypass weight-loss surgery may help improve acid reflux, gastric banding surgery may make it worse. The... Read more »
Two non-drug treatments--cognitive behavior therapy and supportive stress management--seem to be more effective than usual care for treating... Read more »
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