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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!: December 2011 NEWSLETTER
The Holiday season is upon us! It?s a time of fun, stress, family, stress, shopping, stress, exposure to our old favorite holiday foods and more stress. The holidays are a busy wonderful time of the year. It is important to be prepared. Take time to sit and write down your plan ? gift ideas, meal…
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Pre- operative Bariatric Surgery Preparation
Before undergoing bariatric surgery, you will have to begin initiating new behavioral changes to your lifestyle. These behavioral changes will lay the foundation for lifelong changes for the better you. Failure to show dedication to the necessary lifestyle changes can risk a patient’s ability to receive bariatric surgery. One of the biggest changes for people…
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Bariatric Surgery Good for the Heart
June 16, 2011 Bariatric surgery and the significant weight loss it achieves can significantly reduce the incidence of myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and premature death, according to a study presented at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 28th Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. “In addition to weight loss, bariatric surgery offers patients…
Question: What is Dumping Syndrome?
Dumping syndrome is a problem that occurs in some patients after having gastric bypass surgery. It is the result of food passing too quickly into the small intestine. It is typically induced when the patient eats certain foods, such as sweets or certain carbohydrate sources (such as simple carbohydrates like sugar and some starches). It…
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TIPPLING THE SCALES – ALCOHOL ABUSE AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY
Most South Africans enjoy a life of sunshine, braai ( BBQ) and the odd tipple of our favorite alcoholic beverage. Well ,it seems that, the odd tipple may have serious consequences for those of us that have had Bariatric Surgery. According to a recent American Study researchers have concluded that some people who undergo weight-loss…
MEDICAL AID IN SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa has about 97 medical schemes totalling around 8 million beneficiaries. The total annual contribution to medical schemes is around R85-billion (according to the Council for Medical Schemes – 2012). Take into account that South Africa have a population of more than 49 million people! Less than 17% of SA citizens belong to a medical…