November 29th, 2019 – Gallstone and Kidney Stone Information
Dustin Huff is Dr. Hamilton’s Physician Assistant. He assists Dr. Hamilton in surgery and also sees patients in the clinic before and after surgery. One of the side effects of having bariatric surgery can be gallstones. The liver produces bile to help in breaking down fat and cholesterol. It stores this bile in the gallbladder […]
A Bariatric Guide to Thanksgiving
Mashed Potatoes! Apple Crisp! Stuffing! Holiday food can either inspire excitement or anxiety – or both – depending on your mind-set. Carb heavy meals and sweet treats are the root of many holiday meals, office parties, and events over the upcoming months. No one wants to feel deprived during the happiest time of year, so […]
Bariatric Friendly Frozen Meals
While frozen dinners are not the best and healthiest meal option, we understand that many of our patients are busy and need meals that are convenient. Most frozen meals are lacking in nutrition, have a high carbohydrate count, and can leave you feeling unsatisfied. We have compiled a list of healthy bariatric friendly frozen meal […]
The “Gifts” Bariatric Surgery Gave Kim
Kim is a patient of the Bariatric Center of KC, having had her surgery 2 ½ years ago. She leads a support group in Harrisonville where she lives, and was recently certified as a personal trainer. She is passionate about working with people going through this journey. Kim talked first about why she first decided […]
Before and After Surgery Advice from Our Patients
For many patients, opting for an elective procedure can come with a lot of questions and a fear of the unknown. It is always helpful to take into consideration what the process will be like before and after surgery. We reached out to our veteran patients and asked them what their best piece of advice […]
Superfoods
Annie, one of our dietitians, did a presentation on “Superfoods,” which are foods that are extra healthy for us to eat. Some examples of superfoods are: Tumeric Dark leafy greens Green tea Nuts Berries Eggs (with bright yolks) Garlic Salmon Ginger Acai 1. Superfoods are those that are high in vitamins and minerals, but low […]
Tips and Tricks to Get Back on Track
Along your journey I’m sure you have all heard “weight loss surgery is just a tool”. This is such a common phrase because it is exactly that. The surgery itself is just one small piece in a very large and complex puzzle. Bariatric surgery will not be as effective if you don’t make health conscious […]
Fad Diets: Are They Okay After Surgery?
Stephanie Wagner is a bariatric dietitian who has her own website and blog to assist bariatric patients before and after surgery achieve their goals. She came to address all the popular fad diets that folks are hearing about on social media sites and if they are effective or safe for patients after bariatric surgery. Her […]
Shedding More Than Pounds
We all hear about inner beauty our whole life but most of us never really understand what that means until we discover our own inner beauty. This is the story of how I found mine. In my family growing up, happiness was a costume we put on and love was conditional. We received love IF […]
