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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...
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A Bariatric Guide to Thanksgiving

Mashed Potatoes! Apple Crisp! Stuffing! Holiday food can either inspire excitement or anxiety - or both - depending on your...
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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...
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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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April 21, 2018 – Back on Track with a 5 Day Pouch “Re-set”

Facilitator:  Chris Bovos, RN, CBN This support group information is intended for patients who are at least 1 year out...
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After Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve Surgery – Exercise IS Vital!

In working with our gastric bypass patients, The Bariatric Center of Kansas City has learned a few things about the...
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January 2, 2018 – Food Labels – What Does It All Mean?

Facilitated by Chris Bovos, BSN, CBN The following is an outline summary of the food label presentation given at the...