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 weight loss journey. We know that obesity is not just a struggle with food. Those who struggle with obesity also struggle with physical activity. Exercise is difficult because most people today lead very sedentary lifestyles. […]
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 January 2nd support group meeting. This information has been written up in more detail and presented in a blog article that can be viewed on our blog page: Healthy Eating – The Importance of Understanding […]
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 […]
Will Weight Loss Surgery Cure My Sleep Apnea?
The most common questions I get in the sleep program have to do with the effects of weight loss and weight loss surgery in sleep apnea. I always respond with helping people understand Obstructive Sleep Apnea; what it is and why it occurs. The definition for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is; “a cessation of breathing followed […]
Alcohol Consumption after Bariatric Surgery
What Happens When You Drink? We have all experienced the effects that come with drinking an alcoholic beverage or two. Drinking alcohol can come with considerable costs also. Moderate amounts of alcohol can feel socially beneficial, but an excessive amount can cause a variety of negative consequences. Impaired judgement from excessive alcohol can cause people […]
