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4 Simple Habits That Lead to Weight Loss Surgery Success

April 16, 2020 | Weight Loss

Bariatric surgery jumpstarts your weight loss journey, but it’s also important to make lifestyle changes in order to keep the excess weight off for good. Bariatric surgery is an effective way for people who struggle with obesity to start living...

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Weight Loss Surgery Can Help With Breathing Problems, Study Shows

April 09, 2020 | Obesity

A recent study has found that weight loss surgery can help ease breathing problems by reducing pressure on the lungs.  Labored or disrupted breathing is one of the many health complications associated with obesity. Excess fat around the abdomen puts...

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Weight Loss Surgery May Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer

April 02, 2020 | Obesity

A new study shows that weight loss surgery may reduce your risk of skin cancer. Here’s what you need to know. The physical and mental benefits of weight loss are wide-ranging and diverse, but they generally fall under one category:...

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Is Weight Loss Surgery a Cosmetic Procedure?

March 24, 2020 | Weight-Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery does have aesthetic benefits, but it’s not a purely cosmetic procedure. Learn how the treatment can transform you — both inside and out.  One of the biggest misconceptions about bariatric surgery is that the goal of the...

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The Importance of Exercise During Your Weight Loss Journey

March 17, 2020 | Weight Loss

Exercise is an essential part of any weight loss journey, especially those that include bariatric surgery. If you’re unclear about how bariatric surgery works, you might think that having a procedure like gastric sleeve or gastric bypass eliminates the need...

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How Metabolism Really Works — And How It Impacts Weight Loss

March 10, 2020 | Obesity

Here’s everything you need to know about metabolism, including how it affects your weight loss journey, and how bariatric surgery can help. If you’ve ever struggled with your weight, you know that obesity is a complex issue with many physical,...

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Going Out to Eat After Weight Loss Surgery

March 03, 2020 | Weight Loss

It’s natural to feel a little nervous about going out to eat after weight loss surgery. Follow these tips to keep you on track. If you’ve successfully made it through your weight loss journey, you know how important it is...

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How Weight Loss Surgery Can Boost Your Fitness and Mobility

February 25, 2020 | Obesity

Considering weight loss surgery? Here’s how the procedure can increase your mobility and make exercise more fun. As 2020 approaches, many people are using the promise of the new year to plan a fresh start. However, if you’re struggling with...

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Most People Keep the Weight Off After Bariatric Surgery

February 20, 2020 | Uncategorized

Bariatric surgery is the key to jumpstarting your weight loss journey, and keeping excess weight off for good. Here’s how: What’s the most important benefit of weight loss surgery? We’d have to say — longevity. You’ll be able to log...

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How to Measure Your Progress After Weight Loss Surgery

February 18, 2020 | Weight Loss

It’s important to document your weight loss journey and take the time to celebrate how far you’ve come. Congratulations, you’ve just had weight loss surgery! Now it’s time to track your progress. Checking in on your weight loss journey doesn’t...

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