Category: Weight Loss

You are considering one of the most important decisions of your life when it comes to having bariatric surgery. You have determined that your weight is causing you health problems, affecting your lifestyle, and interfering with intimate relationships. You have always performed your due diligence when doing something like buying a new car, so this life-changing decision should be made with the utmost analysis and scrutiny. Bearing that in mind, here are the 6 most important questions to ask before you have bariatric surgery.

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Are you still on the dieting-go-round? You know, the endless weight loss diets and foods delivered to your home that are supposed to make you lose weight before the summer, or the “now’s the time to lose that weight” mantra. Do you exercise and do everything they tell you to do, yet, the pounds remain in place? When nothing changes, you feel guilty and get depressed. Sound familiar? Maybe you considered bariatric surgery (for a second) deciding it was more than you could afford. Let us help you rethink that decision—bariatric surgery can actually save you money.

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Obesity takes its toll on the body. Before bariatric surgery most patients do very little exercise other than maybe walking, even with the best intentions. Working out is just too uncomfortable and difficult to manage. Once the surgery is completed, there will be some specific recommendations about exercise. If you are contemplating weight loss surgery, here is what to know about exercising after bariatric surgery.

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When most people consider having weight loss surgery they think of how great they will look and feel in their new bathing suit. Maybe they think about getting back into those favorite jeans which have been at the bottom of a drawer for years. It could also be a boost to their self-confidence. This is just the start! How does life change after weight loss surgery?

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We have all seen the endless before and after photos of people who have lost weight on this or that weight loss product. The one thing that is most noticeable is how much younger the person looks in the after photo. They almost look like they have turned back the clock. Now we have more proof other than our eyes. How weight loss surgery can slow down your aging.

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Weight loss surgery can not only help you lose weight, but also improve other issues arising from obesity. As a consequence, it can extend many years to your life. If you are thinking about taking this beneficial step, you may be wondering: what are the different types of weight loss surgeries available to me?

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There is no such thing as easy fixes or shortcuts when it comes to the important things in life. This certainly applies to bariatric surgery. If you think it’s a short cut, it’s not, because you must do some work too. Bariatric surgery is but a beginning. It gives you the opportunity and a head start to the healthy life you want to live, however you will be responsible for some basic lifestyle changes after bariatric surgery.

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You’ve finally made the important decision to take control of your weight and ultimately your health. You have completed all the research and chosen the surgeon to perform your weight loss surgery. Now the question is: should you tell anyone? Talking about your weight loss surgery to loved ones is your choice.

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Congratulations! You have taken on a major challenge and decided to live a more healthy life by getting weight loss surgery. It has been a long journey, but now your latest battle is eating on a budget after weight loss surgery. Let’s see if we can help.

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When you make the decision to have weight loss surgery, you are making a promise to yourself to improve your overall lifestyle and make needed changes. Eating and drinking will change as the weight slowly comes off, and other tendencies will need to be tempered. If you have made the decision to have weight loss surgery, here is what to know about alcohol & substance abuse.

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