One thing many of us enjoy in the warm months is gardening.  Now that we hopefully have had our last winter storm, we can look forward to springtime and all the opportunities of being outside and in our gardens.  While it may still be a tad too early to actually start planting, there are many...

Exercise maximizes weight loss and helps maintain a healthy body.  After surgery you need not only good nutrition but also regular activity.  Plan to build exercise into your daily schedule. Here are some ways you can add in exercise:

Are carbohydrates after weight loss surgery bad? NO! Not all carbohydrates are bad and they are one of the six essential nutrients that make up our diets.  Despite their bad reputation, carbs are necessary for survival and are your body’s main source of energy.  They fuel your kidneys, heart...

Rich and Norma Vink have been dealt a tough hand, but you wouldn’t know it just talking to them. Through two separate cancer diagnoses – Norma learned she had breast cancer in 2016, Rich was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in January 2021 – gratitude still radiates from the couple who’ve...

Do you feel persistent pain and stiffness in one or both knees while walking, exercising or performing normal daily activities? If yes, you may have osteoarthritis and could be a candidate for knee replacement surgery.

The honeymoon period is considered the first 18 months following weight loss surgery when you will find your weight dropping off quickly and, at times, it seems to do so without much hard work.  Take advantage of this time to learn your limits and reestablish your relationship with food.  This is...

One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. If you are just beginning your journey, have had a weight loss stall or you are finding some weight creeping back on, now is a great time to set new, achievable goals for yourself.  Some examples of very important daily goals should...

Weight loss surgery is about improving your health and a big part of improving your health is getting proper nutrition.  It is hard for anyone to get good nutrition with a normal digestive system and after bariatric surgery, it becomes even more difficult.  Because of the surgical changes, your...

An important aspect of bariatric surgery is continued postoperative follow-up. By staying in contact with our office, we can help keep you healthy and minimize complications. Bariatric patients need to be followed closely after surgery for the following reasons:

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but the changes your body endures don’t stop after giving birth. It can take anywhere from three weeks if you didn’t experience vaginal tearing (perineal laceration) to six weeks or more if you experience complications such as tearing or episiotomy. Being patient...