Now is The Time to Consider Vein Treatment
The primary goal of vein treatment is to improve one’s quality of life. Naturally then, when considering potential vein treatments, patients should take inventory of current signs and symptoms and correlate them to one’s quality of life. Significant venous disease could present in different ways. It could hide behind signs that look harmless as seen […]
3 Techniques For Stress Management
Stress! We all have it! Instead of trying to avoid stress completely (which is impossible), we can learn to manage it – properly! Notice, I said “properly”; this means, we often try to cope with stress improperly. Many people often try to cope with negative emotions by distracting themselves with other things – food included. […]
Bariatric Supplements
Bariatric surgery provides people with a new opportunity at life. People are regaining control of their health, and we are proud to be a part of that journey. During this process, our team provides each patient with detailed guidelines for success and the support they need. Part of this support is bariatric supplements. As we […]
New Territory – Surviving The Holidays After Weight Loss Surgery
As the holiday season gets closer, most people look forward to upcoming parties and celebrations. The thought of family gatherings usually invokes happy memories from the past, but for some, immense stress begins to form. If you are considering bariatric surgery or have already had surgery, you are aware how food is involved in many […]
4 Time Management Tips – Time – Can You Manage It?
Time – the constant progression through each day taking you into the future! Time is how we track our days, weeks, and years! With the start of a new year, even a new decade, we may reflect considering our past and future. Many people set goals for self-improvement. Often, managing time is considered as a […]
What is the Importance of Protein After Weight Loss?
Protein, protein, protein. Protein is essential to the efficiency of one’s bodily functions. This includes maintaining lean muscle mass, regulating blood sugar, and creating a strong immune system. If you have recently undergone weight loss surgery, your body needs protein more than ever. Protein will counteract your body’s weakened ability to fight against sickness and […]
How to Get Off the Scale
Life After Weight Loss Surgery After weight loss surgery, continuing to lose weight can be difficult given that sometimes people lose perspective. When someone comes into Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery for their first visit, we ask them why they want to have surgery. The answers we receive are often along the lines of […]
3 Myths of Weight Loss Surgery
What Are These Myths? Weight loss surgery is an excellent step in the right direction when it comes to one’s fitness journey, but there are associated myths of weight loss surgery. It’s understandable why people fear medical procedures, but we’re here to provide some clarity. In reality, weight loss can be extremely beneficial to your […]
Eye Opening Statistics Between Cancer and Obesity
What is Data Telling Us? A long established fact is that there is a relationship between cancer and obesity. In fact, the latest review of studies conveys just how closely associated they are. Recent data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) shows that obesity can cause up to thirteen different cancers. This […]
What Flour Should I Use After Weight Loss Surgery?
Why Should I Consider Food Alternatives? As part of our weight loss journey, many of us have turned to dieting as a way to lose weight or keep weight off. This process can be frustrating and oftentimes unsuccessful. Rather than thinking about things from a “diet” perspective, it can be helpful to view it from […]