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...
by rmap nurse | Mar 1, 2023 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), GASTRIC BYPASS, MAINTENANCE, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY, WEIGHT REGAIN
It is well known that losing weight—or regain after bariatric surgery—is hard. Keeping weight off and maintaining can be just as challenging. There are few studies out there in the medical community still trying to straighten out the connections between sleep...
by rmap nurse | Jan 11, 2023 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, MAINTENANCE, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
The surgeons and staff here at Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians (RMAP) want to see our patients achieve their goals, as well as have a lifetime of success with their new tool and healthy behaviors we have educated them on. We seek to be a partner in your...
by rmap nurse | Dec 13, 2022 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
Investing in Bariatric Benefits at the Workplace By: Caitlin Kennington, Insurance Specialist In 2013, the American Medical Associated declared obesity a disease, which currently affects 41.9% of the United States population.1 All over the internet you...
by rmap nurse | Dec 13, 2022 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), GASTRIC BYPASS, HOLIDAYS AFTER WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
When the holidays roll around each year, it can be a very stressful and difficult time for bariatric patients. You get into a routine with your new and healthy habits, have your meals planned out, and have a new balance with your week ahead. But start to throw...
by rmap nurse | Dec 7, 2022 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, MAINTENANCE, POST OPERATIVE DIET, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY, WEIGHT REGAIN
After bariatric surgery, it takes effort, persistence, and discipline to lose the weight and maintain that weight loss. You have to be willing to put forth the effort to make healthy decisions and choices, to say “no” to those tempting sugar-filled foods and...
