by rmap nurse | Aug 8, 2018 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, MEDICAL CONCERNS, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY, SURGEON SPOTLIGHT
Is it Healthy to Lose Weight This Fast? FAQ with Dr. Rodrick McKinlay By: Dr. Rodrick D. McKinlay “You can achieve your weight loss goal. Achieving your goal requires diligence, adherence to eating guidelines, frequent exercise, and a positive mental attitude.”...
by rmap nurse | Apr 25, 2018 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, MEDICAL CONCERNS, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
The Traditional Diet: You have probably experienced the stress and frustration associated with unsuccessful diets and weight loss programs. The traditional diet is a short sighted food selection program that has an end date. It is not a comprehensive lifelong...
by rmap nurse | Apr 17, 2018 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, MEDICAL CONCERNS, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
Surgery to produce weight loss is a serious undertaking. Every patient considering weight loss surgery should clearly understand and be aware of what the operation involves both physically and psychologically. It All Begins with Awareness The purpose of this...
by rmap nurse | Mar 21, 2018 | DUODENAL SWITCH (DS), FAQ, GASTRIC BYPASS, MEDICAL CONCERNS, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY, WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY MEDIA COVERAGE
Some of the causes of obesity may be attributed to some of the following factors: Abundance of food Environmental Emotional eating Genetics Inactive lifestyles Lack of awareness Portion distortion / Super-sized portions Although the cause of obesity is not...
by rmap nurse | Nov 10, 2017 | FAQ, MEDICAL CONCERNS, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SURGEON SPOTLIGHT
When Should I Be Worried? FAQ with Dr. Steven Simper By: Dr. Steven C. Simper, MD, FACS Question: My abdomen hurts. When should I worry? Dr. Simper’s Answer: All of us get stomach aches from time to time. The question is when does stomach pain represent...
by rmap nurse | Sep 26, 2017 | FAQ, MEDICAL CONCERNS, PREPARING FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, SURGEON SPOTLIGHT
Is This Normal? FAQ with Dr. Rodrick McKinlay By: Dr. Rodrick D. McKinlay, MD, FACS Weight loss surgery induces many physical, emotional, and social changes. Many patients are surprised (sometimes pleasantly, sometimes not) by certain changes they...
