by WeightWise | Aug 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Food is a big part of American culture. Going out to dinner or dessert is one of the most common ways to have a night out on the town. But once you have undergone weight loss surgery, you will need to consider some new ideas for family or date outings that are not...
by Lauren Armstrong | Aug 7, 2019 | Gastric Bypass Surgery, Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
Living with excess weight can be difficult – not just physically but mentally and emotionally, too. If you have tried traditional methods of weight loss and have not seen the results you need to live a healthy, active lifestyle, gastric bypass surgery may be an...
by Lauren Armstrong | Jul 31, 2019 | Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery is one of the most popular weight loss procedures available as it is highly effective. During the surgery, the doctor will reduce the stomach size by at least half, which will alter the digestion process, which causes you to eat less. Once the...
by Lauren Armstrong | Jul 24, 2019 | Gastric Bypass Surgery, Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
Diabetes is a very well-known and unfortunately very common disease that impacts millions of people around the world. Diabetes is diagnosed in two different types: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 is oftentimes hereditary and cannot be prevented, whereas lifestyle factors...
by Lauren Armstrong | Jul 17, 2019 | Lap Band Surgery, Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
Obesity is very common and for many people – it hinders how they live their day to day lives. One popular way to help lose weight is through a surgical procedure called gastric banding, also known as lap band surgery. Gastric banding involves placing an...
by Lauren Armstrong | Jul 10, 2019 | Options for Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery
There are a variety of weight loss surgical procedures out there today and researching which one that could work for you can be overwhelming. You might be asking questions like, “what are the differences of each surgery and what do they involve?” Or perhaps, “which...
by WeightWise | Jun 10, 2019 | Patient Resources
As with any surgery, there is a concern about how long it will take to get back to normal activities. It could be returning to the gym, walking the dog, or just playing with the kids. And, of course, when can the patient get back to work. Any amount of missed work...
by WeightWise | Jun 3, 2019 | Diet
One of the most common questions we receive from our clients during a consultation is how soon they can get back to their normal life. Usually, there are no physical limitations a day or two after gastric bypass surgery and they can return to work almost immediately....
by WeightWise | May 27, 2019 | Weight Loss Surgery
There are many reasons we gain weight. A sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating, genetic & biological factors, drinking too much alcohol and even smoking. For some, work and family obligations seem to take up most of their time. Physical activity or proper meal...
by WeightWise | May 22, 2019 | Lap Band Surgery
With hundreds of thousands of procedures performed over the years since its inception, the Lap Band weight loss surgery has become a popular choice for weight loss help. There are many reasons for the popularity, including the relatively noninvasive surgery, quick...
