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November 4, 2016
Bariatric Surgery: Not the Easy Way Out

As a bariatric dietitian, every week I counsel dozens of patients who turn to weight loss surgery to help them lose weight and get healthier.  Rarely does a week go by when I don’t talk with at least one patient who shares a common story with me. Someone in their life – it could be a […]

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March 28, 2016
Detox Diets: Do they work?

Detoxes are everywhere these days. There are juices, powders, teas, even concoctions of spices and maple syrup. The one thing almost all have in common is the claim that they rid your body of toxins, build-up and other poisons. Many promise increased energy, improved mental clarity, better bathroom visits and, of course, weight loss. Who […]

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January 28, 2016
Choosing the Right Bariatric Surgery for You

Dr. Ajay Goyal explains what you should consider when deciding between gastric bypass and gastric band − LAP-BAND® or REALIZE® band − surgeries.

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November 23, 2015
Weight Loss Surgery Guide to Surviving the Holiday Season

From overflowing turkey buffets with all the sides to plate-loads of Christmas cookies at the office to New Year's eve bubbly with friends, the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s is one of the hardest to get through without putting on a few extra pounds. If you are trying to lose weight, the holiday season […]

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October 26, 2015
Halloween Weight Loss Hacks

Whether you've had weight loss surgery - Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve or LAP-BAND® - or you're just looking to stick to your diet this Halloween, you don't have to be scared by the thought of easy access to barrels of candy. You can still celebrate Halloween and stick to your eating plan. Just try these […]

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July 2, 2015
Avoid Summer Dieting Pitfalls With These Weight Loss Surgery-Approved Tips

From the beach to the ballpark and everywhere in between, medical weight loss and weight loss surgery patients (LAP-BAND®, Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve) can still make healthy choices when navigating these classic summer-fun scenarios!

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March 2, 2015
31 Days to A Healthier You: For Weight Loss Surgery Patients

Considering weight loss surgery? Whether you're about to have gastric sleeve, gastric bypass or gastric band or balloon, take time to learn the skills that will help you be a bariatric success story.

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October 13, 2014
Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, LAP-BAND® and REALIZE® Band Surgeries Increase Fertility in Morbidly Obese Women

One of the first questions many of my female patients ask me when contemplating gastric bypass, gastric sleeve or LAP-BAND® surgery is how the procedures will affect their ability to get pregnant. Many have tried to conceive in the past and have been unsuccessful. While weight loss surgery won’t be able to overcome all fertility […]

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January 10, 2014
Overcome Your Fear of the Gym (for Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND patients)

You joined a gym! That’s great news. For Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND patients, joining a gym gives you an added edge. Studies have found that weight loss surgery patients who regularly exercise lose more weight than those who exercise infrequently. So now that you’ve gotten over the hurdle of joining a gym, keep […]

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November 13, 2013
The ABCs of A, B and Zinc: All Vitamins are Not Created Equal after Weight Loss Surgery

Chewable, liquid, gummies and all those brands! Are all vitamins created equal?  Weight Loss surgery patients (Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND) often ask which vitamin supplements are best. The answer may very well depend on your own personal tastes and how many pills you want to take. For most people, taking a traditional multi-vitamin […]

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May 16, 2013
Seven Tips to find the Right Weight Loss Surgery Doctor for You

When you decide to have weight loss surgery – whether it’s Gastric Bypass, Gastric Band (LAP-BAND® or REALIZE®) or Gastric Sleeve – you will not be going on your journey alone. Your bariatric surgeon will take the trip right along with you. When it comes to choosing the right surgeon, it is important to choose […]

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April 16, 2013
Determining When to Adjust Your REALIZE® or LAP-BAND®

For patients who have just had Gastric Band surgery (LAP-BAND® or REALIZE® band), one of the first questions they want to know is how will they know when they need to adjust their Gastric Band. But before you’ll know when it’s time to adjust your gastric band, you need to understand how gastric band surgery […]

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