How to Be a Healthy Example for Your Children After Weight Loss Surgery
Wednesday, 29 July 2009 14:35
Even though most patients receive weight loss surgery for their own health and well-being, they cannot deny the fact that their loved ones are also very much affected. Many weight loss surgery patients realize after they have had the surgery that they are setting a example for others around them-- including their children. Seeing their mother or father lose a large amount of weight makes a significant impact on children's lives.
How Weight Loss Surgery is Making a Difference For Those With Diabetes
Wednesday, 29 July 2009 14:28
Besides curing a variety of co-morbidities for many patients, including asthma and hypertension, weight loss surgery has shown to be very effective for the treatment of type II diabetes. According to a 2004 article in JAMA titled 'Bariatric Surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis', "diabetes completely disappeared in 76.8% of the patients and was resolved or improved in 86%."
Choosing the Right Snacks After Weight Loss Surgery
Monday, 29 June 2009 14:55
Daily snacks play a crucial role in overall diet and nutrition because the wrong snacks can have hidden calories that may disrupt your entire eating schedule. This is especially important for weight loss surgery patients, as the small amount of food consumed each day usually only adds up to 500-1200 calories. To find snacks and foods that will work best for you, pay attention to which foods cause you digestive irritation- for many, this includes nuts, dried fruits, and unhealthy (junk) food.
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