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Vitamin D deficiency is a common clinical problem that we hear about in the general population. It is also common after bariatric surgery. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential in making sure that we absorb the calcium we are consuming. Also providing bone an...
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Sep
This is such a great time of the year for sports. College basketball is finishing up, NHL playoffs are going on, and baseball is starting, and there is always something great to watch. It’s amazing what these athletes are able to do. Something that seldom gets thought about thoug...
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Your weight loss and health journey doesn’t stop after you’ve completed your gastric bypass or other weight loss surgery. In fact, your journey’s just barely begun. Losing weight, maintaining your weight loss, and living a healthy lifestyle often takes patience, dedication, and p...
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Sep
At some point, you have probably been told to “eat your vegetables”. Have you ever considered why? Vegetables have been a major part of dietary intake for thousands of years. These foods provide us with many benefits. They are visually appealing in a variety of colors, shapes, an...
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Sep
Technology; what a wonderful, and rapidly evolving, thing in our lives. Who doesn’t love technology? Over the last century, technology has changed rapidly, making multiple facets of our life “easier;” but, is this “easier” also making us lazier and ultimately less active, increas...
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Sep
There are several different types of hernias including ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and hiatal hernias.A ventral hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall. There are several layers to your abdominal wall and the hernia involves a weakening in the layers beneath the skin. Thi...
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Sep
Deciding to have bariatric surgery is an important decision. Once you have decided to start your journey, there are many key factors that will contribute to your success. In our office, we are dedicated to providing essential elements to ensure success. A strong bariatric program...
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Sep
One of the most common questions we get from our weight loss surgery (WLS) patients prior to surgery is “What am I going to do with all my loose skin?” First, let me say that the 1st goal of WLS is to regain your life land your health. Second, not every patient gets loose skin af...
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Sep
The obesity rate in the United States of America keeps climbing. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) stated that 39.8% of all adults in the US were obese as of 2016. When we look around in public with specific attention to obesity, we can swiftly realize that obesity is everywhe...
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Sep
Obesity is an increasing problem in society today. In a recent blog post, we discussed the associated diseases with obesity. This post will focus on obesity and infertility. Therefore, it is important to understand the damaging influences being overweight and obesity ...
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