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 - June 1, 2010
Mike: Sleeve Gastrectomy
My name is Mike. I had the gastric sleeve surgery approximately ten months ago. I’ve lost around 155 pounds so far and still losing and feeling better. Well, some of the problems I had were bad knees, shortness of breath sometimes you know - working out. I also have a little girl who just turned two and I want to be more healthy for her so I can play with her and be around for her 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
Posted - May 8, 2010
Christina: Gastric Bypass
For people that are looking to have weight loss surgery, I would tell them that it is a huge commitment, it’s a life long commitment and it’s a tool. And you have to make the choice of weather you want to use that tool. But I would definitely do it again and I would recommend it. If it’s the right choice for you to definitely look into it. Learn More
Posted - April 30, 2010
What do genes have to do with Weight loss?
A new company suggests that knowing more about your DNA may be the key to achieving weight loss success. But is this latest weight loss product worth the money? Learn More
Posted - April 26, 2010
How Much Do you Eat?
While losing weight often requires you to rethink what you eat, many people find that they also need to take a second look at how much they eat. Consistent overeating is a common cause of obesity, and breaking that habit can take practice. The key to eating just enough, rather than too much, involves learning to recognize when you've eaten enough and making the choice to actually stop eating at that point. Learn More
