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September 4th, 2018 – Rachelle Vigna’s Journey and the Susan G. Komen Event

Rachelle is one of our patients who had a gastric sleeve surgery about 2 years ago.  She came to share...
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How to Dine Out Post Weight Loss Surgery

For many bariatric patients the thought of going out to eat after surgery is intimidating and frightening. Thoughts of  “I...
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August 25th, 2018 – Sleep Apnea: When Will It Go Away?

Facilitated by: Dr. Eveloff, Sleep Medicine Dr. Eveloff is a sleep medicine physician and works with patients who have obstructive...
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The Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery Over Traditional Dieting Explained!

Society tends to blame the failure to lose weight on lack of willpower, but the truth is much more complicated...
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August 7, 2018 – Sleep: an Essential Element for Weight Loss

Katie presented information on how essential sleep is to weight management.  Research shows that adults need between 7 – 9...
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Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Begins With Breakfast

Successful weight loss and weight management is dependent on the choices you make day-by-day. From the moment you get up...
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Vegetarian Options After Bariatric Surgery

Good nutrition is vital to a healthy lifestyle, especially after bariatric surgery. It is important that individuals who have had...
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Exercising Away Those “Jiggly” Underarms

Facilitator:  Barb Cashman, PT Bariatric Center of Kansas City Physical Therapist, Barb Cashman, came to support group to talk about...
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Vegetarian Options after Bariatric Surgery

Facilitator:  Annie Epp, RD, LD While many people prefer a vegetarian lifestyle, it is difficult to meet the protein needs...