WLS Success: Separating Head Hunger from Physical Hunger Editor November 20, 2011 Breaking WLS News, Life After WLS 2 Comments WLS patients often have to break the lifelong habit of emotional eating and relearn what it really means to be physically hungry. Bariatric Physician Assistant Chrystyna Senkel explains how....
Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain gwhqadmin November 22, 2010 Life After WLS For many Americans, the holidays are filled with high-calorie fare. Here are a few smart strategies to keep your waistline in check through the final weeks of 2010, so you can start the New Year with a positive outlook.
Weight Loss Surgery and Plastic Surgery gwhqadmin November 6, 2009 Life After WLS, Patient Education 2 Comments Weight loss surgery patients often put plastic surgery on their "To Do" list after they shed the excess pounds -- and face the prospect of flabby skin. Plastic surgeon Dr. Mitchel Krieger explains how body...
After Weight Loss Surgery, Eating is a New Adventure gwhqadmin August 6, 2009 Breaking WLS News, Life After WLS 4 Comments After weight loss surgery, learning what to eat — and in what quantity — can be confusing. Margaret Furtado, clinical nutrition specialist for the bariatric surgery program at Johns Hopkins University’s Bayview Medical Center, shares her healthy eating tips for bariatric patients.
Building a Weight Loss Surgery Support Program that Works gwhqadmin July 26, 2009 Breaking WLS News, Life After WLS 6 Comments Weight loss surgery is a powerful tool in the treatment of obesity. But, many bariatric surgeons note that the real key to positive outcomes lies in providing patients with comprehensive, ongoing support after...
Lap-Band Support Hinges on Communication, Doc Says gwhqadmin July 15, 2009 Breaking WLS News, Life After WLS Lap-Band support hinges on effective, ongoing communication to promote patient compliance. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Sunil Bhoyrul explains how the Lap-Band can be leveraged to provide continued opportunities for...
Exercise after Weight Loss Surgery gwhqadmin June 28, 2009 Life After WLS 12 Comments When it comes to exercise after weight loss surgery, the first rule of thumb is: start slow. You didn't gain all the excess weight overnight, and you won't lose it overnight, either. Fortunately, with...
Weight Loss Surgery Diet – What to Eat gwhqadmin June 19, 2009 Life After WLS 10 Comments One of the most common questions pre-op patients have prior to bariatric surgery is what their weight loss surgery diet will be like post-op. Odds are, you've heard or read all sorts of information specific to...