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Category: Weight-Loss Surgery

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I’m Eating Less and Exercising More, Why Can’t I Lose Weight?

November 03, 2020 | Weight Loss

Many factors — including metabolism, genetics, stress, and lack of sleep — can keep you from losing weight even with diet and exercise. Many people believe that losing weight is just a matter of following a simple equation — dieting...

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What You Need to Know About Exercising After Weight Loss Surgery

October 29, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

Regular exercise is essential to keeping excess weight off after bariatric surgery. Follow our guide for some tips to get you up and moving. For people struggling with obesity, bariatric surgery is often the best way to lose a significant...

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When Does Insurance Cover Weight Loss Surgery?

October 15, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

Thinking about bariatric surgery to lose weight? Don’t let questions about insurance coverage stop you. If you’ve tried unsuccessfully to lose weight, you may be considering weight loss surgery. This life-changing procedure could add years to your life and prevent...

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How to Prevent Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery

September 29, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

Worried about regaining weight after bariatric surgery? Practice these five steps to help keep the weight off. If you’ve struggled with obesity in the past, you know how hard it is to lose weight and keep it off. Bariatric surgery...

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6 Must-Have Products After Bariatric Surgery

September 15, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

Set yourself up for success after weight loss surgery with these six must-have products. After bariatric surgery, you’ll have to make some major lifestyle changes, and they might seem a little overwhelming at first. You’ll need to adjust your post-op...

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Your Guide to Choosing a Bariatric Surgeon

September 09, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

Choosing a bariatric surgeon to perform your weight loss procedure can be a little tricky. Here’s your guide to picking the best one. The physical, emotional, and mental benefits of weight loss surgery are numerous and wide-ranging. Patients lose 60...

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Questions to Ask Before Your Weight Loss Surgery

September 08, 2020 | Weight Loss

If you’re considering weight loss surgery, you probably have a lot of questions. Here are the top five you should be sure to ask your doctor.  The many benefits of weight loss surgery include increasing your mobility, boosting your confidence,...

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What You Need to Know About the Liver Shrinking Diet

August 20, 2020 | Bariatric Surgery

The liver shrinking diet can seem a little daunting at first — here’s everything you need to know, including some helpful tips. Undergoing bariatric surgery is the first step in your lifelong journey to a happier and healthier you, but...

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Lifestyle Changes After Weight Loss Surgery: Here’s What You Need to Know

August 13, 2020 | Weight-Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery will change your life — but how exactly? Learn more about what to expect after bariatric surgery. If you’ve decided that weight loss surgery is right for you, you’ve probably done your research and have a good...

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Gastric Bypass May Be the Best Option for Diabetes Remission, Study Shows

July 28, 2020 | Obesity

Both gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures can help diabetics go into remission, but is one surgery more effective than the other? The latest research says yes. According to the Center for Disease Control’s 2020 National Diabetes Statistics Report, roughly...

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