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By:
Shawn Tyler Weeks
On: November 1, 2020
Weeks 41 Through 44 Week 41 October 23 Observing Scale and Weight Fluctuations I lost over a pound after last night’s treadmill workout. In over an hour (five-minute cooldown) on the treadmill last night I went 4.2 miles and burned nearly 600 calories. When I got home, I weighed myself...
By:
Karen Eisenbraun
On: October 6, 2020
Blood Sugar Control | Now, new research is showing that patients with type 1 diabetes who are also overweight or obese can improve their blood sugar control and diabetes management after undergoing bariatric surgery. Compared to patients with type 1 diabetes, those with type 2 diabetes generally suffer from their...
By:
Karen Eisenbraun
On: October 6, 2020
Post-Bariatric Surgery Gallstones | If you are a weight-loss patient who has a history of gallstones, or is concerned about developing gallstones following your surgery, consult with your physician regarding treatments that can help prevent the formation of gallstones. What are gallstones? Gallstones are small, pebble-like formations that develop in...
By:
Karen Eisenbraun
On: October 6, 2020
Since your food portions will be restricted from here on out, it’s important that you eat healthy foods rich in the vitamins and nutrients your body needs to stay healthy and energetic all throughout the day. Additionally, some weight-loss surgeries, such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, are malabsorptive procedures that...
By:
Karen Eisenbraun
On: October 6, 2020
Quitting smoking now can greatly reduce your risk for cancer and early mortality, and can even improve your overall quality of life. If you’re about to undergo bariatric surgery, quitting smoking is more important than ever, especially since quitting smoking will drastically lower your risk for complications during and after...

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