Hydration After Bariatric Surgery

Hydration Following Bariatric Surgery

Leading up to surgery, your surgeon and dietitian have both stressed to you the importance of hydration. It is recommended...
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Obesity Rates Higher Among Women Than Men

Last June, a national survey published online by The Journal of the American Medical Association, showed 40.4% of women in...
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Bone Health Before and After Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Support Group Facilitator:  Chris Bovos, RN, CBN, Bariatric Coordinator Chris presented a PowerPoint on keeping your bones strong.  We...
Type 2 Diabetes and Bariatric Surgery

Type 2 Diabetes And Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery Promising for Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes A breakthrough in support of bariatric surgery for obese patients...
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Boosting Metabolism with Resistance & High Intensity Interval Training

Bariatric Support Group Facilitator:  Greg Justice, M.ED, Owner AYC Fitness Greg talked to the group about metabolism, how to boost...
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Getting a Jump on Weight Loss Resolutions

Now that the New Year is right around the corner, it may be a good time for those among us...
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Small Group Support Meeting Minutes

Bariatric Support Group Date: December 15, 2016 Facilitator:  Chris Bovos, RN, CBN   Chris reviewed some of the high points...
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Becoming a Bariatric Athlete: Commit to Healthy Eating & an Active Lifestyle

What does it take to become a bariatric athlete?  High quality nutrition and regular physical exercise is where your training...
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Nutritional Deficiencies & Follow-up

Bariatric Support Group The presentation highlighted nutritional deficiencies,  the need for follow-up to prevent them and how we take in...