Wednesday
May 16, 2012
How to get off the weight loss plateau after weight loss surgery
Plateaus happen to most people who try to lose weight. It also happens to patients who have had bariatric surgery. The first thing to understand is that patients who had the Lap-Band Procedure will lose an average of 2 pounds a week over three years. Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy patients lose the excess weight more quickly, following a predictable pattern: the most rapid weight loss occurs in the first 6 months (the honeymoon period), then weight loss slows a bit, but is still significant, until the first year post op. By 18 months, the weight naturally stabilizes. Continue reading
Friday
May 4, 2012
Improve your bariatric surgery outcomes – get some sleep
Bariatric surgery, be it the Lap-Band system, the Gastric Bypass or the Sleeve Gastrectomy, is a very effective tool for weight loss for patients who are suffering from morbid obesity. However, to make this tool effective, significant lifestyle changes have to occur after weight loss surgery. Patients participate in our Bariatric Exercise Program, attend On Track Workshops and Support Groups, meet with our dietitians and learn to cook tasty and healthy recipes during our cooking demonstrations. At Griffin Bariatrics, we like to offer our patients all the tools to achieve the best results with bariatric surgery now and for years to come. However, there is something that most of us undervalue: plenty of restful sleep. Continue reading
Thursday
April 19, 2012
Body Image: The struggle after bariatric surgery
People of all sizes can struggle with body image. It does not help that we are constantly bombarded with images of what we are supposed to look like. If you are obese, then you are probably familiar with the hurtful looks and comments some people can make. A positive body image is developed early in childhood and its fragility cannot be overstated. Continue reading
Wednesday
March 28, 2012
Bariatric Surgery plays a large role in treating Type 2 Diabetes at Griffin Hospital
Two randomized clinical trials published this week in The New England Journal of Medicine demonstrate bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for type 2 diabetes in obese and morbidly obese patients and suggest surgery should be considered sooner and more often for patients battling the twin epidemics of diabetes and obesity. Continue reading
Thursday
March 22, 2012
Focusing on bone health and osteoporosis prevention before and after weight loss surgery
You are probably familiar with the roles that calcium and vitamin D play in building strong bones. Most people and clinicians think that obese individuals have strong bones, since pressure (weight) on bones makes for strong bones. Continue reading
Thursday
March 8, 2012
Revamping your exercise routine after weight loss surgery
Exercise is a critical part of the healthy lifestyle required after Lap-Band, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and especially after Revisional Bariatric Surgery. The thought of joining one of those big box gyms is usually enough for most people to despair and lose their motivation altogether to exercise. We are here to help. In order to make exercise part of your healthy lifestyle, you will need to have a type of exercise program that you will be able to stick with. Continue reading
Thursday
February 23, 2012
Lap-Band and Bariatric Surgery is not a gimmick at Griffin Hospital
You may have heard in the news recently that a group of weight-loss clinics in Southern California is under scrutiny because of an aggressive ad campaign, insurance fraud and the death of five patients. This group of Lap-Band surgical centers is being investigated by local, state and federal agencies, including Congress. At Griffin Hospital, we understand that bariatric surgery is not just a gimmick and it remains the most effective way to combat obesity. Any bariatric surgery, including the Lap-Band, comes with inherent risks. Our informational seminars for prospective patients and pre-operative education describe the inherent risks of bariatric surgery and of the disease of morbid obesity. Continue reading
Friday
February 10, 2012
Putting your relationship back onto the front burner after Bariatric Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery, or Bariatric Surgery, requires adherence to a lifelong lifestyle change. Focusing on eating right, exercising and attending plenty of support groups can make your partner feel like they are no longer part of your life. How do you ensure that your partner supports you and also enjoy quality together time, strengthening your relationship? Continue reading
Thursday
January 26, 2012
Let 2012 be all about you!
The health benefits of bariatric surgery are numerous and are often the primary reason patients seek out the gastric bypass, the sleeve gastrectomy or the lap band for sustained weight loss. However, results do not happen without hard work and weight loss cannot be maintained without a healthy lifestyle. Implementing a healthy lifestyle is not easy and requires continued effort and time. Putting your own needs first is difficult to do. Goal setting is a good way to enforce a healthy lifestyle. Continue reading
Thursday
January 12, 2012
The Seven Habits of Successful Weight Loss Surgery Patients
Bariatric surgery is often referred to as a tool toward weight loss. Ever wonder how to best use this tool or what other tools will lead to the best outcomes? We have put together a list of 7 essential components to maximize your weight loss and overall health. Continue reading
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