Posted - July 27, 2010
Weight Loss Surgery Most Risky for Smokers
If you are a smoker who is obese or overweight, you may want to consider quitting smoking before undergoing any type of bariatric surgery. A new study of adults who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery, or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, showed that smokers were at a higher risk for complications, including the development of strictures, ulcers, and fistulae. Learn More
Posted - July 20, 2010
Annual Vitamin D Injections after Bariatric Surgery
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is known as the “Sunshine Vitamin.” It promotes the absorption of two minerals – calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D regulates how much calcium remains in your blood and also deposits these two minerals in your bones and teeth making them stronger and healthier. A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to osteoporosis, bone fractures and progressive bone pain. Learn More
Posted - July 10, 2010
Overcoming 3 Obstacles To Daily Exercise
Do you envy people who work out on a regular basis? Do you find yourself wishing you could do what you've seen others do but struggling to find the time, energy, or motivation to get started? The good news is that you, too, can make exercise a part of your daily life and enjoy the benefits of weight loss success. Take a closer look at the things that might be holding you back, and find out how to overcome them. Learn More
Posted - July 5, 2010
How to Lose Weight and Maintain Good Health After Bariatric Surgery
While bariatric surgery can help you lose weight, it is up to you to ensure that you're giving your body the proper nutrients it needs to thrive. Being able to lose weight and feel your best is a matter of balancing your newly reduced calorie intake with a diet rich in essential vitamins and minerals. Learn More
Posted - June 27, 2010
Using Probiotics After Gastric Bypass Surgery
If you are having gastric bypass surgery performed, a probiotics supplement may accelerate your weight loss and avoid vitamin B deficiency, according to a new study published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. Learn More
Posted - June 15, 2010
Move More, Live More
If you've tried to lose weight and reached out for help in the past, you may have thought the advice you heard then about diet and exercise would be different now that you have had bariatric surgery. Now you are learning that after weight loss surgery, diet and exercise are as important as ever. But the idea of exercising on a regular basis can seem really overwhelming if you haven't set foot in a gym in a very long time (or ever). Completing a workout video can also feel a little impossible if you're significantly overweight and feel uncomfortable with complicated movements. For many people, the very reason they need to exercise more is what makes exercising difficult. What's the answer? Learn More
Posted - June 15, 2010
Addiction Transference
Anyone who is considering lap band surgery to lose weight should always be informed of both the benefits and the risks involved. One such risk that has become recently discovered is addiction transference, when a patient develops some form of addiction after undergoing lap band or another bariatric surgery procedure. Learn More
Posted - May 21, 2010
How to Make Weight Loss Last
No one starts a diet with the hopes of losing weight for a little while and gaining it back after a few months. The goal of losing weight is to permanently change the way you look and feel. But keeping the weight off is often the most difficult part of weight loss. What do you need to do to experience weight loss that lasts? Learn More
Posted - May 19, 2010
Are Walking poles Good for Brisk Walking?
Do you walk as a regular part of your post weight loss surgery exercise regimen? If you aren’t feeling like you get the most out of your walking, or if you're walking on terrain that isn’t the safest or smoothest, you may want to consider walking poles. Also called trekking poles, they can supplement your fitness routine by working muscles in your arms, shoulders, chest, and upper back, all without requiring any additional exertion. Learn More
Posted - May 8, 2010
How New Healthcare Legislation Affects You
If you're obese, the future of healthcare for you may seem uncertain. While it’s unknown how greatly you’ll be affected by healthcare reform until the courts and the market responds, it's helpful to be informed about what the current healthcare reform bill means for you. Learn More
