Weight Loss Surgery

Your Tool for Weight Loss Success

Posted: Oct 18 in Weight Loss Tips by

Weight loss surgery by itself isn’t going to get you to your weight loss goal. Lap Band and Gastric bypass surgeries are tools that can help shape your new way of life, both physically and mentally. As with any tool, it’s up to its operator to decide how efficiently it does its job. [Read more]

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Re-Learning to Eat after Gastric Sleeve

Posted: Feb 14 in Weight Loss Tips by

Undergoing weight loss surgery will prompt a number of changes to your diet, lifestyle and exercise habits. One of the most important things to consider following a sleeve gastrectomy in Pembroke Pines is the way that you think about food. Many of us have tried to diet, only to succumb to a piece of chocolate cake that is left temptingly on the counter. While eating the cake may have not helped you to lose weight prior to the operation, following the gastric sleeve surgery a big piece of cake could come with a number of consequences, including a severely upset stomach. [Read more]

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Connection between Obesity and Depression

Posted: Jan 04 in Weight Loss Tips by

There is a strong link between obesity and depression, and this link is present among both children and adults that struggle with their weight levels. There is a bit of a chicken-and-egg phenomenon between the two conditions however, which makes prevention and treatment of both a bit more complicated. [Read more]

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Filling the Void of Overeating

Posted: Jan 02 in Weight Loss Tips by

For many people, the desire to overeat does not stem from hunger. Instead, boredom, stress and social situations often drive us to munch on cookies and second meals when deep down we know that our body is not in need of the sustenance. When trying to lose weight these situations often become the hardest. Lap Band surgery in North Miami can help you to overcome your hunger, but then what do you do to fill the void that eating was central to? [Read more]

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Loving Yourself at Your New Weight

Posted: Dec 26 in Weight Loss Tips by

There are many factors to consider when weight takes over your life. So many images we see on television and in movies do not reflect real life. Things don’t suddenly become perfect overnight once the weight is off. In order to love your new body, you must embrace the old one. It can be an emotional journey to the life you want to lead. You must take the time to make yourself a priority while listening to your former fat-self. [Read more]

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Overcome Obesity with the Sleeve Gastrectomy

Posted: Dec 21 in Weight Loss Tips by

Obesity is a major problem that brings with it numerous complications, from type II diabetes to increased risk of heart disease and several types of cancer. Though you have surely heard the common advice about watching what you eat and getting enough exercise, obesity can rob you of energy and make building lean muscle nearly [...]

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Tips for Traveling with your Lap Band

Posted: Dec 19 in Weight Loss Tips by

Whether you are a frequent tourist or an occasional traveler who has opted for band surgery in Hollywood, please consider the following tips for traveling with your Lap Band. Doing so will help to ensure the most comfortable journey possible. [Read more]

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Obese Individuals at Greater Risk for Injury

Posted: Dec 08 in Weight Loss Tips by

According to recent research, overweight people are 73% more likely to suffer an injury that requires surgical intervention and hospital stays. In addition, overweight and obese individuals are more likely to suffer from serious medical conditions such as type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. By losing weight, you can decrease your risk of developing serious health conditions and be less likely to become severely injured by an accident such as a simple fall. [Read more]

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Stop Environmental Weight Gain

Posted: Oct 31 in Weight Loss Tips by

America is becoming known for its obesity. Even in beautiful locales, like Miami, FL, there are many people who cannot enjoy the sun, sand, and surf for fear of others seeing them in a bathing suit. If this is you, you might blame it on genetics, but doctors and nutritionists say there is a second side to this – our environment. [Read more]

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Losing Weight after Bariatric Surgery

Posted: Sep 22 in Weight Loss Tips by

There are a number of difficulties that patients encounter after bariatric surgery; here are a few things to watch out for. [Read more]

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