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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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The Food Issue – all you need to know about bariatric eating!

In the July issue of our Newsletter we look at FOOD: Bariatric Eating Routine Your Relationship with Food Mind guide to food and mood Useful Links and Advice Download your free copy by clicking on the link below: Bariatric Surgery Support Newsletter July 2011

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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…

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Emotional Eating: Feeding Your Feelings

  “When you’re happy, your food of choice could be steak or pizza, when you’re sad it could be ice cream or cookies, and when you’re bored it could be potato chips. Food does more than fill our stomachs — it also satisfies feelings, and when you quench those feelings with comfort food when your…

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Sandi Loggenberg- My Story Update June 2011

Update: June 2011 I’m now 2 years and 10 months post-op and I am very proud to say I’m still on track! My total weight loss was 48kg. I’m still doing some form of activity every day and I’ve even got a personal trainer.  I know that some say one was addicted to food and…