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The obesity epidemic in America continues to grow and more people are turning to weight loss surgery as an option to help them lose weight and keep it off. One misconception for many people considering bariatric surgery is that most

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One of the most common questions weight loss surgery patients ask about surgery is, “Will my stomach stretch after surgery?” Bariatric surgery procedures work through one of two mechanisms: restriction or malabsorption, or a combination of both. Gastric bypass and

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If you’re trying to lose weight, making changes in your daily nutrition is paramount. By replacing one meal or snack each day with a healthy smoothie recipe for weight loss, you can boost your metabolism, aid digestion, decrease inflammation in

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The primary goal of any overweight or obese invidiual who chooses to undergo bariatric surgery is to lose weight. Any medical weight loss procedures, such as gastric bypass surgery, serves as a catalyst to weight loss for people who have

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Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States as the number of adults and children classified as obese continue to rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one out of every three Americans

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If you’ve been battling weight gain, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults in the U.S. have obesity. That extra weight can cause other health conditions, such as heart disease,

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Did you know dehydration is the leading cause of hospital readmission after bariatric surgery? Some bariatric practices report as many as 37 percent of their patients are readmitted to the hospital due to dehydration after bariatric surgery. These statistics —

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There are countless benefits to losing weight, from improving weight related health conditions, to simply fitting into your clothes better. But loose, excess skin is after rapid weight loss is also a reality for many bariatric patients. Unlike weight loss

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You may have heard that a slow metabolism is linked to weight gain, but is weight loss truly dependent on metabolism? If you’ve been looking for the secret to how to burn calories, is revving up your metabolism the answer?

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Every year, weight loss (along with eating healthier and exercising more) ranks among the most common New Year’s Resolutions. But actually losing weight can be a challenge, as life gets in the way. Weight loss doesn’t happen overnight, but making

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