by rmap nurse | Jan 15, 2025 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), INSPIRATION, PATIENT STORIES
My story of weight loss surgery is a unique one. Let’s start with the results. My starting weight was 245 pounds, and I have recently reached the 100-pound mark. I’m so happy and proud to have finally achieved this milestone! Having weight loss surgery had been on my...
by rmap nurse | Oct 9, 2024 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
As your surgery date approaches, it is important to us here at Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians (RMAP) that you, as one of our patients, are prepared and knowledgeable to the bariatric procedure you and your surgeon have chosen. Now is the perfect time to create a...
by rmap nurse | Aug 21, 2024 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), INSPIRATION, PATIENT STORIES
My name is Dustin, and I am honored to share my journey with you. In July 2023, I underwent a Duodenal Switch procedure with Dr. Rodrick McKinlay. Throughout my life, I struggled with being overweight, often dismissed as “big-boned” with the expectation that my weight...
by rmap nurse | May 29, 2024 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, MAINTENANCE, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
One of the most commonly asked questions we receive from patients following weight loss surgery is this: Should I set some sort of weight loss goal before or even right after my procedure? Amidst your journey of researching about surgery types, getting insurance...
by rmap nurse | Mar 25, 2024 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, MAINTENANCE, POST OPERATIVE DIET, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY, WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY MEDIA COVERAGE, WEIGHT REGAIN
Regrettably, weight regain can happen after bariatric surgery. It’s actually quite common! Just know that if you have experienced weight gain, you are not alone. Many people fall back into old habits or find themselves still tempted by foods you know won’t help you...
by rmap nurse | Feb 27, 2024 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, MAINTENANCE, POST OPERATIVE DIET, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY, SURGEON SPOTLIGHT, WEIGHT REGAIN
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure, a powerful tool to achieve significant weight loss and improve overall health. However, it’s important to acknowledge that the journey doesn’t end with the surgery itself. Life changes, circumstances shift, and...
