Woman struggling with infertility gains new hope and health benefits with weight loss surgery

A Life Gained Patient finds that weight loss surgery yields many benefits When Meg Appel and her husband started seeing fertility specialists a few years ago, none of the tests indicated why they were having trouble conceiving. But one doctor brought up a potential issue that wouldn’t show up in screenings: Meg’s weight. To increase…

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Getting Past “I Don’t Have Time for Exercise”

As an ACE certified personal trainer, the most common excuse I hear for not exercising is, “I don’t have time!” The excuse of not having enough time initially seems valid when a client begins to describe his/her busy schedule and multiple life demands. To be real, our lives today can seem more like juggling acts…

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Mind Over Matter: “How To See Beyond Weight Loss”

Whether you lose weight by dieting, Bariatric surgery, or through some other means, there is a common pitfall that often leads to regaining weight. People set unrealistic expectations of how their lives will look after they have reached their weight loss goal.  People often think that losing weight will solve all the problems they are…

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Recipes of the Month: Microwave Protein Popcorn, Denver Scramble

Microwave Protein Popcorn Submitted by Michelle Lopez Higgins*; adapted from Allrecipes.com This recipe calls for making your own microwave popcorn, then adding one scoop of your Bariatric Advantage protein to take this popcorn to a more nutrient dense protein snack!  This is a wonderful high fiber (now high protein) snack that one of our patients contributed.  Michelle is…

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Nutrition Corner: It’s All About Protein & Produce

With the winter season wrapping up and (hopefully) warmer temperatures are approaching, many patients are looking to get back on track. If you’ve fallen into that category, then here is a blog just for you. Remember, while all nutrients are important after weight loss surgery, protein and produce should continue to come first. Did you…

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Inova Weight Loss Services Featured on WUSA 9

Sleep apnea & the link to obesity         Inova’s Dr. Kajal Zalavadia Discusses Weight Loss Pills Couple Loses Nearly 300 Lbs with Life Changing Procedure Weight loss program changes man’s life dramatically Inova experts discuss weight loss topics. Watch the panel discussion. TweetPinShare0 Shares

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Is your personality making you fat?

(May 15, 2012) – Are you impulsive, a multi-tasker or a night owl? Recent research has found a connection between personality and the struggle to lose weight. Even a trait such as being a “giver,” may affect weight gain. Jackie Jacobson, a psychotherapist and bariatric counselor at Inova, spoke to WUSA 9 about how she…

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