How Bariatric Surgery Impacts Cholesterol
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
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
We all lead busy lives, but finding time for exercise is more about priority than availability. It’s easy to claim we’re too busy, but deep… Read More »Get Fit by Adding Movement Into Your Daily Routine
It can be easy to feel blue or somewhat down with increased stressors in the world today. Between the news headlines, inflation, and increased costs… Read More »What Is the Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health?
It wasn’t that long ago when you wanted to lose weight, you went on a “crash” diet and then did exercise, exercise, and more exercise.… Read More »What Type of Weight Loss Program Is Right for You? From Semaglutide to Weight Loss Surgery
Most of us understand that losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle will improve many of our typical health problems. It can reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, and the ever present aches and pains like lower back pain. What can get lost in the mix is how losing weight affects our mental health. That’s pretty important too. Let’s delve into the mental health benefits of weight loss.
Read More »What Are the Mental Health Benefits of Weight Loss?Weight loss surgery can not only help you lose weight, but also improve other issues arising from obesity. As a consequence, it can extend many years to your life. If you are thinking about taking this beneficial step, you may be wondering: what are the different types of weight loss surgeries available to me?
Read More »What Are The Different Types Of Weight Loss Surgeries?After bariatric surgery the last thing you want to do is irritate your stomach or follow a diet which can cause a setback. Here are some specific foods and drinks to avoid following bariatric surgery, but always check with Dr. Shawn Stevenson about your particular recommended diet.
Read More »Foods And Drinks To Avoid Following Bariatric SurgeryWalking is a safe and effective type of exercise that most of us can do. Not only can it help to reduce the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and depression, but it can also help you lose weight.
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Finally Fed Up? If you have reached that point and are looking for something that will last a lifetime, look to bariatric surgery. If you… Read More »How Does Bariatric Surgery Work?
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