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Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?

Losing excess weight and keeping it off long-term can be challenging with diet and exercise alone. If you’ve tried losing weight with conventional methods such as these without long-term success, bariatric surgery may be your...

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Gastric Bypass and Duodenal Switch

Gastric bypass and duodenal switch are two commonly performed weight-loss surgeries that can help you lose excess weight and keep it off long-term. Knowing the difference between these surgeries can help you make an informed...

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Is Weight Loss Medication Right For Me?

Weight loss medication, also known as anti-obesity drugs, can be a helpful tool for those looking to lose weight and improve their overall health. However, it's important to note that these medications should be used...

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Identifying and Treating Abdominal Adhesions

Abdominal adhesions are common in people who have had abdominal surgery. According to the National Institutes of Health, they develop in more than nine in every 10 people who have surgery that opens the abdomen. Here’s...

Thanksgiving After Bariatric Surgery

Thanksgiving After Bariatric Surgery

Your first Thanksgiving after bariatric surgery (or weight-loss surgery) is an ideal time to set new, healthy traditions. When you think about it, the foods you eat at Thanksgiving, like turkey, yams and cranberries, can...

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Tips for Healthy Eating

If you’re looking to lose weight, one of the best ways to do so is with healthy eating. Use the following healthy eating tips to help improve your nutrition and encourage weight loss. Eat a Whole...

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10 Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

If considering weight loss surgery, you may be curious about the benefits of surgery other than the primary benefit of weighing less. The numerous benefits of surgery extend far beyond just the number on the...

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Lap Band vs Gastric Sleeve

The Lap-Band and gastric sleeve are bariatric surgery procedures that can help you lose excess weight. While both procedures are safe and effective, it helps to know the differences and benefits of each so you...

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What is Diverticulitis?

Diverticulitis and diverticulosis are two conditions that occur in your colon (large intestine). Together they are known as diverticular disease, and both effect the pockets or bulges that form in the wall of your colon...