Posts Tagged ‘weight loss surgery’
What to Look for in a Bariatric Surgery Center
Deciding to get bariatric surgery is a big moment. And you want to feel 100-percent comfortable with the weight loss surgery center you choose. Get to know the center. Most weight loss centers hold virtual seminars so you can hear their general approach to the weight loss surgery process. The seminar should cover what to…
Read MoreShould You Consider Bariatric Surgery?
Perhaps you’ve tried every diet and exercise routine under the sun. And yet, the weight just doesn’t want to budge. If you feel like you’re stuck in an endless cycle of dieting, then regaining the weight, you may be considering bariatric surgery. Inova Weight Loss Surgery Program is a nationally recognized weight loss (bariatric) surgery…
Read MoreWoman 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…
Read MoreArlington, VA resident drops 190 pounds with surgery (and education) from Inova
In it to win it A local Navy veteran and I.T. specialist turns to Inova Fair Oaks Hospital for the medical intervention, education and support he needs to transform his weight loss battle Two summers ago, when John George’s weight reached 470 pounds, the 6’4″ information technology specialist knew he had to do something about…
Read MoreInova Weight Loss Services offer promise for couples trying to conceive
Weight Loss for Fertility Starting a family can be a bumpy road for some couples, especially when weight gets in the way. Obesity can cause fertility problems in both women and men. Research shows that obesity can also contribute to pregnancy problems such as hypertension, miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, stillbirth, gestational diabetes and an increased need for…
Read MoreFitness enthusiast utilizes Inova Fair Oaks Hospital’s weight loss surgery program to change his life
Top of His Game Sidelined by sports injuries throughout his youth, Nicholas Durso often put his passion for fitness on hold. Recuperating from injuries acquired on the baseball field or on the basketball court often meant settling for a sedentary lifestyle and piling on excess pounds. Throughout his 20s, the 5-foot 11-inch sports enthusiast tried…
Read MoreGetting 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…
Read MoreMind 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…
Read MoreRecipes 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…
Read MoreNutrition 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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