Gift Ideas for a Bariatric Patient
With the holidays coming up, many of our patients have been asking for gift ideas that will be helpful in their bariatric journey. We have created a list of great present ideas that will provide support and assistance towards weight loss success. Many of these ideas came directly from our patients, who first hand, know […]
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 can’t eat anything on here”, “nothing on the menu is healthy” or “what if the way this is prepared makes me get sick” are all common concerns. Going out to dinner does not have to […]
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 you are faced with choices that shape the day; exercise, food, activities, communications, etc. The first, most important choice of the day is breakfast. Although many skip this meal, dieters will find it easier to […]
The Significant Role of Acceptance in Weight Loss
During the weight loss journey, reaching goals is key. Maintaining a healthy self-image can be a difficult but powerful goal. Being comfortable in your skin when facing the world in a body with excess weight can make staying positive an overwhelming struggle. Society does not accept being overweight. Fat shaming is real. Staying positive about […]
The Price Society Pays For Obesity!
For years we have heard that America’s obesity is higher than any other country on planet Earth. It is estimated that two-thirds of the United States is either obese or overweight. This has lead researchers to study the reasons and results of this epidemic. Studies have focused on causes (trauma, genetics, self-esteem, stress, availability, coping, […]
Childhood Obesity Could Be Linked To Cancer in Young Adults
Childhood obesity has been a topic for some years now in the United States. Doctors and researchers have spent hours collecting and reviewing data on the effects of obesity in children. Despite efforts to get kids more active and to make healthier dietary choices, childhood obesity is on the rise. Also on the rise is […]
Healthy Eating: The Importance Of Understanding Food Labeling
For many people, healthy eating is a chore. This is especially true for those who have gone through bariatric surgery and are adjusting to new eating habits. After surgery, monitoring what and how much you put in your body becomes critical to maintaining your weight loss goals. Making healthy eating choices doesn’t have to be […]
The Impact of Biotin for Bariatric Weight Loss Patients
The Bariatric Center of Kansas City feels it important to share recent news published by The FDA with our bariatric weight loss patients. On November 28, 2017 they published the following alert about Biotin: “The FDA is alerting the public, health care providers, lab personnel, and lab test developers that biotin can significantly interfere with […]
Physical Therapy Benefits Your Bariatric Weight Loss Journey!
Physical therapy plays an important role in your bariatric weight loss experience. Physical therapists work with you during various points of your journey, both prior to and often after surgery. They offer a pre-operative evaluation to start you on an exercise program appropriate to your level of function, activity level and/or mobility constraints. They also […]
