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Stevi’s Life Transformation!
When I was asked to write a story for The Bariatric Center of Kansas City patient success page, I jumped at the opportunity! I love telling the WORLD about how this surgery forever, positively changed my life!! I want to let you know- I used to be you. Obese and unhappy with my appearance and…
Read MoreIN PERSON SUPPORT
It’s easy to just say “I’ll go online”, or “I don’t feel like going out”, etc. BUT, let’s think about this for a second… IT’S TIME FOR A NEW WAY OF LIFE! Look at yourself. No, REALLY look in the mirror and evaluate. See that face? That’s the face of someone courageous enough to make…
Read MoreDumping Syndrome
Dumping syndrome is a group of symptoms, such as diarrhea, nausea, and feeling light-headed or tired after a meal, that is caused by rapid gastric emptying. Rapid gastric emptying occurs when food, especially sugar, moves from your stomach into your small bowel too quickly. Symptoms Most symptoms generally occur right after finishing a…
Read More“FAT BRAIN?”
Have you ever heard the term “Fat Brain”? Maybe you have heard another term that has a similar meaning. Although we don’t like the term, we hear it often, especially in the social media communities. So let’s talk openly about that for a minute. What does that term REALLY mean? You typically hear the term…
Read MoreWinter Fitness
Don’t let cold weather set you back! We can still stay motivated and move all winter long! “BUT HOW!?!” You ask. Well, start by making a list of what motivates you, put yourself in that mindset while planning your winter fitness. It can be invigorating to exercise outside in the winter. Just be sure to…
Read MoreThe Journey Toward Improved Quality of Life
It’s not just your outlook on life that makes the difference, it’s what you DO to be proactive in obtaining a good life. Weight-loss surgery is a fantastic tool to help you reach your health goals. Along the way, you may realize what else you have put aside in your life that could now use…
Read MoreTRANSFER ADDICTION POTENTIAL
Here at the Bariatric Center of Kansas City, we respectfully recognize the potential patient concern about the possibility of transfer addictions. This is not just a bariatric concern, as anyone who has had any type of addiction can end up with a transfer addiction simply because our mind tries to find a way to cope…
Read MoreIs Your Scale Stuck?
Are you finding yourself STUCK? Are you wondering how to get back on track? Are you considering doing the liquid reset that is so popular in the Bariatric community? You don’t have to torture yourself anymore to get that “full” sooner feeling and to jump-start your weight loss again, all you need is a plan!…
Read MoreThrift Shopping During Your Weight Loss Journey
One of the more exciting non-scale victories that come with weight loss is updating your closet. Well-fitting clothes make all the difference in before and after photos, and they can help you feel more confident, as well as show off your progress. It may be tempting to replace your entire closet with designer brands and…
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