Gastric Band

Weight Loss Surgery Effectiveness Possibly Tied to Taste Changes
Posted in: Gastric Band | Tags: bariatric surgery support group, bariatricsurgery, boca raton, coffee, gastricbypass, success, Vegetables, weight loss, | Posted on: 20 September, 2018
Most patients who have gastric bypass (also known as Roux-en-Y) surgery are able to maintain successful weight loss, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Gastric bypass surgery is credited for being the most effective treatment for obesity in Western Medicine, with with gastric sleeve surgery close behind. But not all gastric bypass patients lose weight equally or maintain their weight loss long term. Researchers at Binghampton University in New York set out to find out what factors might influence these discrepancies.
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Five Quick Ways for Bariatric Patients to Burn 100 Calories
Posted in: Gastric Band | Tags: burn100calories, exercise, gastricsleeve, justdoit, weightloss | Posted on: 05 September, 2018
In addition to eating fewer calories, bariatric patients need exercise to help them lose weight after gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or lap band surgery. Sometimes all you can find is a small window to fit your exercise in. But don’t despair, you can still find something to do to burn calories and help you maximize your weight loss, especially if you can find a few small windows of time each day.
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One Change Bariatric Patients May Not Be Prepared For
Posted in: Gastric Band | Tags: bariatric surgery, gastric sleeve, good health, mindfulness, weightloss | Posted on: 29 August, 2018
Once you schedule your bariatric surgery, life changes. You will have lab work and appointments to go on. You will have a new diet to plan for and a hospital stay to pack for. Once you have your gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or lap band surgery there are many more changes to prepare for:
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Ginger Chicken Soup for the Upset Bariatric Stomach
Posted in: Gastric Band | Tags: bariatric surgeon, dehydration, gastric sleeve | Posted on: 08 August, 2018
Ginger is widely regarded as a calming flavor, helping to quell nausea and stave away vomiting. Unfortunately, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients often experience some episodes of nausea or an upset stomach after their weight loss surgery.
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Mountain Climber: A Bodyweight Exercise Bariatric Patients Should Try
Posted in: Gastric Band | Tags: exercise, weight loss | Posted on: 03 August, 2018
A mountain climber isn’t actually what it sounds like. There’s no mountain involved. No flights to the Himalayas. No special cold weather clothes. In fact, you don’t even need any gear. A mountain climber is a bodyweight exercise that helps to burn calories for weight loss, build stamina, and strengthen your core muscles.
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3 Tips for Bariatric Patients to Get Their Exercise In When It’s Hot Out
Posted in: Gastric Band | Tags: bariatric surgery, south florida, weight loss | Posted on: 12 July, 2018
Summer in Florida can be hot. Really hot. Like standing next to the sun hot. Despite the heat, bariatric surgery patients still need to exercise to help promote weight loss, build muscle, and improve their body and mind. But how do you exercise in the heat without getting heat stroke or dehydration?
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Office Culture Can Contribute to Overweight and Obesity
Posted in: Gastric Band | Posted on: 09 July, 2018
According to a recent study conducted by the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), some office workers consume an over 1,000 calories per week from food obtained in the office (not including the food they brought from home or ordered from take out). A quarter of the study participants racked up close to 1,300 calories in a week. An extra 1,300 per week can contribute to nearly a 20 pound weight gain in a year.
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Here’s a Reason for Bariatric Patients to Put on Your Sneakers
Posted in: Gastric Band | Tags: gastric sleeve, Miami, walk, walking, weightloss | Posted on: 13 June, 2018
We all know walking is good for us. All of us. Gastric sleeve patients, hernia patients, gallbladder patients, gastric bypass patients, gastric band patients, and even those who have no medical conditions to speak of. Walking for as little as 2 hours per week brings down all cause mortality, not just those related to obesity.
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Prediabetes: What You Need to Know
Posted in: Gastric Band | Tags: bariatric or weight loss surgery, gastric sleeve | Posted on: 04 June, 2018
Prediabetes is a condition where a person’s blood sugar is high, but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes puts a person on the road leading to diabetes, but also raises their risk of heart disease and stroke.
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The Cost of Obesity: A Major Factor to the Out of Pocket Price for Bariatric Surgery
Posted in: Gastric Band | Tags: bariatric surgery | Posted on: 01 June, 2018
Bariatric surgery is the most effective way for obese individuals to lose weight and keep it off. Many studies over the last three decades confirm that finding. It has been proven to be more effective than diet, exercise, and medications at producing and maintaining weight loss.
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