Lauren Armstrong
Patient Spotlight: Cindy
The Patient Spotlight highlights the weight loss journey of different people. Each person has different reasons for coming to WeightWise in Oklahoma and different reasons for wanting to lose weight....
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Hair Loss after Weight Loss Surgery
Hair loss and Weight Loss Surgery. Why does it happen and what can you do about it?Photo Link. One of the most common concerns following weight loss surgery is hair...
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Trevor Hoppers
The Cost of Obesity in Oklahoma
More than one-third of U.S. adults are obese. That’s about 78.6 million people or 34.9 percent of the population older than 18. Oklahoma’s obesity rate is nearly as high at...
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Patient Spotlight: Rick
It's another new year at WeightWise. Can you believe WeightWise is now 10 years old?! In the past year alone, our patients have lost just over 91,000 pounds--- that's you...
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Diary of a REBOOT
2016 is here. A new year bringing in new opportunities! Now that you are setting those New Year’s resolutions, do you need to get your weight loss back on track?...
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Lauren Armstrong
Patient Spotlight: Ariel
Our patient spotlight is for motivation. It is for inspiration. But mostly, it is for you. It is for you to look at where you are (or where you were)...
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Trevor Hoppers
Do I Need to Lose Weight Before Weight Loss Surgery?
Weight loss surgery is, by design, meant to help patients lose weight and live their best lives. But often patients receive frustrating news about their upcoming surgery: they have to...
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Trevor Hoppers
Why Join a Support Group?
If your weight is unhealthy, you’re not alone. More than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Oklahoma has the sixth highest obesity rate in the nation, and Oklahoma City’s...
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Patient Spotlight: Kelly
More times than not, people think "weight loss" when they hear the words "bariatric surgery". Less often though, people think of the health benefits that come with bariatric surgery. Some...
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Trevor Hoppers
Should I Get Weight Loss Surgery During the Holidays?
Are you worried about holiday weight gain? Food is part of the festivities, but holiday fare is notorious for packing on pounds. If you’re considering lap band, gastric bypass or...
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Trevor Hoppers
How to Handle Oversized Restaurant Portions after Gastric Bypass
Restaurant portions, particularly here in Oklahoma City, have doubled to even tripled over the last few decades. Not only do large portions pack on the calories and weight, they also...
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Patient Spotlight: Chase
It is Transformation Tuesday around here and what better way to celebrate than with a patient spotlight? Say welcome to Chase because it is his story we are reading this...
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Lauren Armstrong
Patient Spotlight: Angela
One of the greatest things about my job is getting to hear your stories. What brought you here, your goals, the successes, and sometimes frustrations of your journey. I love...
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Patient Spotlight: Jeremy
Our patient spotlight is on Jeremy this month. His story is one that will make you realize how life changing a weight loss journey really is. That the physical weight...
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Fluids 101
We talk about hydration so much around here. Every person you meet in our clinic will ask you about your drinking habits. "How much are you drinking? When are you...
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Trevor Hoppers
Overcoming Emotional Eating
Emotional eating, depression, and obesity are a vicious cycle. You get upset, you eat because you’re upset, then you’re upset because you have overeaten. Food becomes a temporary relief—almost like...
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Savvy Shopping Series: Supermarkets
Have you ever felt out of place or overwhelmed in a grocery store? There are so many options, numerous brands, and tons of products all boasting to be the best...
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Trevor Hoppers
How to Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed at the Gym
Membership card in wallet and workout clothes in tote, you are headed to the gym, equal parts courage and apprehension. You walk through the doors into a vast chamber with...
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Weight-loss Surgery Effects on Type 2 Diabetes
Have you been on the fence about weight-loss surgery and the benefits that can stem from it? A new study published last week on Medline Plus found that weight-loss surgery...
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Trevor Hoppers
Should I Continue to See My Primary Care Physician After Bariatric Surgery?
In order for weight loss surgery to truly be successful, a series of lifestyle changes are necessary to accommodate your new, bariatric body. Because you will be working so closely...
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Trevor Hoppers
The Importance of Proper Sleep
There’s no doubt about it: human beings rely on sleep to refresh, recharge, and heal. However, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), at least 40 million Americans suffer from...
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Patient Spotlight: Brian
Our Patient Spotlight this month is Brian. I cannot tell you how wonderful it was to read Brian's story for the first time. From his motivation and support from his...
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Trevor Hoppers
Best Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Post-Op Bariatric Patients
You’ve heard that Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to your health. However, if you are a bariatric patient, you may wonder how these fats affect your changed body and the...
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Why Probiotics?
photo via-- hbmag.com Have you ever wondered why we recommend taking a daily probiotic? Well, it is important for your gut function. However, that is not the only reason to...
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Trevor Hoppers
Will Weight Loss Surgery Affect My Current Medications?
Many individuals who struggle with obesity also suffer from co-morbid health conditions, including hypertension, type-2 diabetes, and even depression. If you have a health problem that is associated with your...
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How Do Thyroid Issues Affect My Bariatric Weight Loss?
Your body’s metabolism is dependent upon proper thyroid functioning. Your thyroid places a crucial role in your body’s overall function. It secretes hormones that help regulate your heart rate, keep...
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Trevor Hoppers
Can Meditation Help with My Bariatric Surgery Process?
Even if you’ve never meditated before, you may have heard about meditation as a great way to relax, de-stress, and even improve overall health and productivity. Whether you approach the...
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Patient Spotlight: Jennifer
Success stories always make me cry. The three-legged dog at the shelter who finds a home. The underdog coming back to win the championship game. The kid who gets a...
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Food Aversion After Gastric Bypass
While many changes occur as a result of bariatric surgery, one of the most unexpected may be a change in the way patients taste their food. This can manifest as...
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Lauren Armstrong
Lifestyle Post: Mindful Eating
photo via https://intermountainhealthcare.org Mindful eating. We’ve all heard of it, but what is it exactly? Mindful eating is intentionally paying attention to what and why you are eating in the...
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Patient Spotlight: Laura
Laura's journey starts a thousand miles away. Literally. Laura came to us all the way from Chicago, IL to make a change. She came to Oklahoma with a boat load...
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Lauren Armstrong
Understanding Obesity video
Understanding obesity. What does that mean? We hear so much about obesity in the media---and also from many people who know nothing about the disease. Yes, that's right- I said...
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Patient Spotlight: John
Our patient spotlight stories are meant to do a few things. I want to share the life stories of a few people who have been working closely with us for...
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Trevor Hoppers
How to Rid Your Kitchen of Trigger Foods
Most people have one food that they simply cannot resist. You may have heard these foods referred to as “trigger foods.” Just what is a trigger food? In short, a...
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Patient Spotlight: Rachel
Motivation- the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. If there was a picture in the dictionary next to this definition, I think it...
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Trevor Hoppers
Your 2015 Healthy Bariatric Body Checklist
Starting fresh with a new year means different things to different of people: mental, emotional, and physical changes are all common New Year’s Resolutions. Perhaps your goal is to become...
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Jordan Austin
What Is Bariatric Anemia?
Anemia After Bariatric Surgery: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It – WeightWise WeightWise · Post-Surgery Recovery Anemia After Bariatric Surgery: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It...
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Patient Spotlight: Karlee
Welcome to 2015 on the WeightWise blog! Welcome back, friends. I am so excited about the year to come and all of it's possibilities. This year I hope to bring...
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5 Things Not to Say about Food
Food is ingrained into so much of our culture. As a dietitian, I talk about food all day, everyday...sometimes even when I'm not at work. But you know what? The...
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Thanksgiving Menu 2014
Almost every family has a "traditional" Thanksgiving menu. And those traditions, if altered, can cause a lot of turmoil. I get it...food traditions are important. It is ingrained in almost...
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Lauren Armstrong
Research Study
Exciting News! We are continuing the work of updating patient data (current weight, stats and labs) for a research study to be published in refereed medical journals. This survey does...
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Avoiding Temptations for a Healthy Halloween
Healthy Halloween Tips & Tricks to Avoiding Temptation Halloween is just around the corner! Can you believe it?! I’m sure you can already hear the sweet and savory holiday treats...
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Trevor Hoppers
How Safe Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Before undergoing any surgery, it is completely natural to wonder about the safety of the procedure. While all surgery involves inherent risk, bariatric procedures are considered a safe choice for...
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Trevor Hoppers
Improve Type 1 Diabetes with Bariatric Surgery
If you have Type 1 diabetes, you have likely had it for as long as you can remember and may consider it to be a permanent part of your life....
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How to Beat Summer Snacking
For many people, the month of August means back to school. For others, it still means long days, short nights, lake time, and a lot of fun at cookouts. Unfortunately,...
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Tomato Mozza Salad
I am always looking for easy ways to brighten up my meals. Hence the Tomato Mozza Salad. You might remember this as part of our 4th of July menu last...
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Trevor Hoppers
Weighing the Cost of Gastric Sleeve Surgery
If you’re looking into the price of gastric sleeve surgery, you may be confused by regional differences in price and wondering how they correlate to the quality of your physician....
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Trevor Hoppers
Bariatric Surgery Linked with Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation
According to HealthDay News, weight loss surgery is now linked with the prevention of atrial fibrillation, a dangerous heart rhythm disorder marked by an irregular heartbeat that affects over 2.7...
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Is Your Weight Affecting Your Intimacy?
Carrying excess weight can not only be destructive to your health and body image but to your sex life as well. Whether you are married, in a relationship, or looking...
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Trevor Hoppers
Do You Feel Supported In Your Support Group?
Undergoing weight loss surgery takes guts. Literally. The choice to alter your life for the better through a change in your body and behaviors is not easy and requires both...
