by WeightWise | Jun 10, 2019 | Patient Resources
With gastric bypass recovery — or any bariatric surgery recovery, really — there are inevitable questions that arise post-op. For example, what is the typical bariatric surgery recovery time? When can I go back to work? These are good and important questions. Every...
by WeightWise | Oct 23, 2018 | Patient Resources
As physicians, we work to understand our patients and their bodies. What’s best for them? How can we help them live a healthy, active lifestyle that celebrates the gift of life? For some patients, extra weight hinders the ability to get out and enjoy things that...
by WeightWise | Oct 23, 2018 | Patient Resources
Weight loss surgery can be one of the most effective ways of losing weight and keeping it off. But, what if your insurance does not cover this procedure? That means you must pay for it out of pocket, which could be a bit of a financial stress for you. Cash pay for...
by WeightWise | Feb 7, 2018 | Clinic Operations, Patient Resources, Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery has a lot of misconceptions surrounding it. You might hear people say things like “It is a dangerous surgery”, “Won’t you die from that”, or “It is the easy way out.” These are false statements and they paint a misleading picture that bariatric...
by Lauren Armstrong | Oct 12, 2017 | Diet, Patient Resources, Patient Spotlight
It has been awhile since we had a nice dose of motivation on here. And what better way to kick of the holiday season than with a patient spotlight story of someone who transformed her life?! Maggy puts it best when she says, “One of the best things to come of...
by Lauren Armstrong | Aug 5, 2017 | Diet, Options for Weight Loss, Patient Resources, Weight Loss Surgery
Everyone needs vitamins. Everyone. There is no exception to that rule. But not everyone may require a vitamin supplement because their food intake is sufficient in the food sources that provide needed vitamins. Why are vitamins (also called micronutrients) needed in...
