Goal Setting for Physical Activity
By Andréa Kristoff, PT A great way to be able to increase your activity level and make progress after bariatric surgery is to set and track your goals. Goal setting involves developing an action plan to motivate and guide a person toward their goals. Initially, take the time to perform a self-assessment to determine where you are starting and […]
Feeling Wobbly?
By: Shelly Buse, PT Have you noticed changes in balance after bariatric surgery? Do you catch yourself reaching out for the wall in a dimly lit room or having a little more trouble walking on uneven surfaces? You’re not alone, there is a reason, and it won’t last forever! Read on to find out why […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 sleep apnea (OSA). He said that most explanations of sleep apnea are incorrectly saying that a person stops breathing at night while asleep. It isn’t that you stop breathing, but that you have an episode […]
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 than that. In New York Times article, “Why Weight Loss Surgery Works When Diets Don’t”, Dr. Twells, a clinical epidemiologist, explains that “the overwhelming majority of patients who undergo bariatric surgery have spent many years […]
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 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night. That means that over a third of the population is considered sleep deprived, getting 6 ½ hours or less a night. The reasons include: We live in a very […]
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 from surgery and have experienced weight regain. This information is not intended for patients who are still losing weight or are less than a year out from surgery and their weight loss is stalled – […]
