Are carbohydrates after weight loss surgery bad? NO! Not all carbohydrates are bad and they are one of the six essential nutrients that make up our diets. Despite their bad reputation, carbs are necessary for survival and are your body’s main source of energy. They fuel your kidneys, heart...
Read MoreDo you feel persistent pain and stiffness in one or both knees while walking, exercising or performing normal daily activities? If yes, you may have osteoarthritis and could be a candidate for knee replacement surgery.
Read MoreThe honeymoon period is considered the first 18 months following weight loss surgery when you will find your weight dropping off quickly and, at times, it seems to do so without much hard work. Take advantage of this time to learn your limits and reestablish your relationship with food. This is...
Read MoreOne of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. If you are just beginning your journey, have had a weight loss stall or you are finding some weight creeping back on, now is a great time to set new, achievable goals for yourself. Some examples of very important daily goals should...
Read MoreWeight loss surgery is about improving your health and a big part of improving your health is getting proper nutrition. It is hard for anyone to get good nutrition with a normal digestive system and after bariatric surgery, it becomes even more difficult. Because of the surgical changes, your...
Read MoreAn important aspect of bariatric surgery is continued postoperative follow-up. By staying in contact with our office, we can help keep you healthy and minimize complications. Bariatric patients need to be followed closely after surgery for the following reasons:
Read MorePregnancy is a beautiful journey, but the changes your body endures don’t stop after giving birth. It can take anywhere from three weeks if you didn’t experience vaginal tearing (perineal laceration) to six weeks or more if you experience complications such as tearing or episiotomy. Being patient...
Read MorePlateaus occur when you stay at a stable weight and are not losing anything for a period of time. As frustrating as plateaus are, they will happen at some point. Plateaus are either a result of not implementing a healthy lifestyle or it happens after subsequent weeks of dramatic weight loss. ...
Read MoreAlong with the ever-present possibilities of catching a cold, the flu or COVID-19 is the danger that these diseases may cause pneumonia to develop in our lungs. Have you or a family member suffered through pneumonia? Jamal Akhtar, M.D., internal medicine specialist at The University of Kansas...
Read MorePostsurgery hair loss, otherwise known as Telogen Effluvium, can be very alarming, but please understand that it is to be expected and, unless you have an underlying condition or genetic disposition, it is only temporary! Most bariatric surgery patients will experience hair loss at some point...
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