Category Archives: Post-Op

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Celebrating Halloween after Weight Loss Surgery

Marking the border between autumn and winter, Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. Halloween has its origins in Celtic paganism, where the New Year was a time when ghosts and spirits emigrated to sadness, and the Celts treated the...

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Tools and Tips for After Weight Loss Surgery

The journey to a perfect 'Lighter Dream' come true does not end with bariatric surgery. There are things you'll do or need to achieve your goal. After undergoing bariatric surgery, you'll want some of these items to make a long-term weight loss...

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Gastric Bypass Surgery Pros and Cons

Gastric Bypass, otherwise known as Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is one of the treatments of obesity or morbid obesity. The Gastric Bypass procedure is conducted by creating a small pouch in the upper part of the stomach and stapling it to reduce the...

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Guide to Types of Weigh Loss Surgery

Guide to types of weight-loss surgery Bariatric surgery helps you lose weight and reduces your risk of medical problems linked with being obese. Bariatric surgery contributes to weight loss by Restriction and Malabsorption. In restriction, surgery...

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Gastric Sleeve Surgery Pros and Cons

As Gastric sleeve surgery continues to grow in popularity, so does the unanswered questions. Here are things you need to know about gastric sleeve surgery should you consider going for it. Gastric sleeve surgery also known as vertical sleeve...

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Common Bariatric Surgery Myths: Weight Loss Misconceptions

Although bariatric surgery has become more common and more prevalent, there are many misconceptions about weight loss surgery, how it works, and how it affects the lives of patients. Weight loss surgery also known as bariatric surgery is a...

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