by rmap nurse | Jan 29, 2020 | FAQ, MEDICAL CONCERNS, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SURGEON SPOTLIGHT
Am I Losing Weight at a Healthy and Safe Rate? FAQ with Dr. Steven Simper By: Dr. Steven C. Simper, MD, FACS “It is the will and ambition of our patients who ultimately make their weight loss possible. Treating the whole person is a critical part of the care...
by rmap nurse | Jan 15, 2020 | FAQ, MEDICAL CONCERNS, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
Feeling the blues or having “buyers’ remorse” after major surgery is a common side effect. As weight loss progresses some patients may experience increased anxiety about their body image and the way they interact with the world. If you find yourself in this...
by rmap nurse | Sep 18, 2019 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, MEDICAL CONCERNS, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
There is no adequate way to prepare weight loss surgery patients for the variety of changes they will experience after surgery. Not only do patients see fast results within the first yet, they see the pounds fade away, clothing feeling looser, and their...
by rmap nurse | Jun 26, 2019 | MEDICAL CONCERNS, POST OPERATIVE DIET, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
After weight loss surgery many patients fall into the erroneous thinking that they are on a fad diet. Patients must realize that they are on a nutrition plan that they must follow for the rest of their lives. Often when people reach their goal weight they fall...
by rmap nurse | May 15, 2019 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), GASTRIC BYPASS, MEDICAL CONCERNS, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY, STAFF SPOTLIGHT, WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY MEDIA COVERAGE
Cancer and ObesityBy: Sarah Christensen, PA The effects of obesity on health have long been studied. It is not surprising that many types of cancer seem to be associated with obesity. One 16 year study from the American Cancer Society followed nearly...
by rmap nurse | Jan 9, 2019 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, HOLIDAYS AFTER WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, MEDICAL CONCERNS, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
Cold and Flu Season after Weight Loss Surgery By: Lissa Hutchings, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Our patients have been directed to avoid certain medications because of the changes to their stomachs and intestines. This does not mean they have to suffer through...
