Portion control is one of the most effective ways to maintain a healthy diet and, for those who have undergone bariatric surgery, it’s essential. Adjusting… Read More »How the Bariatric Plate Model Can Help You Manage Portion Control
The holidays are upon us, and so are the parties, brunches, family dinners, more parties and food, food, and more food. Even if you don’t… Read More »Acid Reflux During the Holidays: Foods to Avoid and Add to the Plate
If you or someone close to you is preparing for gallbladder surgery, you might be wondering what to expect. Don’t worry—gallbladder surgery, or cholecystectomy, is… Read More »What to Expect During Gallbladder Surgery
Weight loss is often discussed in terms of physical health, but its effects go far beyond what you see on the scale. Shedding extra pounds… Read More »5 Reasons Weight Loss Boosts Mental Health
If you have blood tests taken at regular intervals or if you take statins to control your cholesterol, you may already know your cholesterol status.… Read More »How Bariatric Surgery Impacts Cholesterol
You have been disciplined, gone through a rigorous diet before weight loss surgery, and now the surgery is behind you. You are thinking that the… Read More »Self Care Tips for Weight Loss Surgery Patients
Don’t ignore chronic heartburn: the risks of untreated GERD are serious and can lead to multiple complications.
Read More »Don’t Ignore Chronic Heartburn: The Risks of Untreated GERDPeople decide to have bariatric surgery for many reasons. It could be that their weight is causing serious medical conditions, they are physically and emotionally uncomfortable, or they have a special upcoming event. Of course, there are a multitude of reasons people make this decision, but now let’s discover how weight loss surgery can help reverse Type 2 diabetes. That is certainly a healthy goal.
Read More »How Weight Loss Surgery Can Help Reverse Type 2 DiabetesEvery type of surgery is serious and needs to be entered into with the proper perspective. For surgeons, it is imperative that they perform surgeries on the best candidates to ensure successful results. This includes weight loss surgery. Just because you want to have weight loss surgery, doesn’t necessarily mean you are a candidate for the surgery. What disqualifies you from weight loss surgery?
Read More »What Disqualifies You From Weight Loss Surgery?Are you still on the dieting-go-round? You know, the endless weight loss diets and foods delivered to your home that are supposed to make you lose weight before the summer, or the “now’s the time to lose that weight” mantra. Do you exercise and do everything they tell you to do, yet, the pounds remain in place? When nothing changes, you feel guilty and get depressed. Sound familiar? Maybe you considered bariatric surgery (for a second) deciding it was more than you could afford. Let us help you rethink that decision—weight loss surgery can actually save you money.
Read More »How Bariatric Surgery Can Actually Save You MoneyCome be a part of the Dignity Health Medical Group family. Request an appointment in Phoenix today!
