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01/31/2022

Weight loss surgery is a major operation requiring significant time to recover. And so patients plan ahead for physical recovery. But they tend to neglect the emotional and mental health aspects of recovery from weight loss surgery. You can prepare for your upcoming recovery now by knowing what self-care tips to follow after discharge from the hospital.

Prepare for the emotional and mental health aspects of recovery from weight loss surgery with our self-care tips and you'll beat the blues!

01/29/2022

A bariatric bento box offers a great solution for every foodie who has had bariatric surgery. Unlike a traditional lunch box, the small compartments within a bento box allow for bariatric-friendly portions of healthy food. And as long as you select from 4 food groups for its contents, the bento box will be nutritionally sound for the bariatric diet.

It’s as if the bento box was designed for bariatric patients!

Ooodles of recipes and time-saving tips for bariatric bento box lunches by the UK's favorite bariatric foodie, Carol Bowen Ball of Bariatric Cookery.

01/24/2022

Exercises or Bariatric surgery leading to weight loss has proven to be a substantial factor in preventing heart failure. Prompt identification and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea also prevent the onset of heart failure.

Heart failure (HF) is the most common cause of hospitalization in the United States and accounts for the highest ($39.2 billion) annual healthcare costs, with about 1,000,00 new cases every year.

01/24/2022

Winter is a tough time to stay in shape. You’re inside more because it’s cold. The days are shorter. And the food is delicious! However, there are some ways to reduce winter weight gain. Or you may prevent it from happening entirely. Let’s look at some ways.

Winter is a tough time to stay in shape. So addictions counselor Robert Borne takes us through ways to reduce winter weight gain -- or prevent it entirely.

01/20/2022

Gastric Bypass surgery is considered the gold standard for weight loss surgery and usually results in 70-85% excess weight loss. The procedure entails a reduction in size of the stomach and bypassing a section of the intestines, which also leads to less absorption of fat and calories.

01/12/2022

Our laparoscopic approach means that we perform minimally invasive surgeries. You’ll be out of the hospital and back to your normal life quickly after your procedure.