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
Almost a quarter of men and women in England and over a third of adults in America are obese. (In South Africa statistics on the percentage of overweight and obese people indicate that obesity and its co-morbidities are on the increase, with Cape Town leading the way!) Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart…
According to the reports published by, Science Daily (Feb. 22, 2011) gastric bypass surgery can yield better long-term results, greater weight loss, improved quality of life and resolution of diabetes. Obesity and diabetes are the two most common chronic diseases in the Western countries presently. The lap-bands or laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands were introduced as…
Evidence of the link between excess body weight, risk of colorectal cancer Wednesday, October 28, 2015 – 14:0 Speaking at the 23rd United European Gastroenterology Week (UEG Week 2015) in Barcelona, Spain, professor John Mathers, Professor of Human Nutrition from the Institute of Cellular Medicine at Newcastle University in the UK, revealed evidence linking excess body…
Due to the increased demand for our Support Group Meetings which are held on the last Tuesday of every Month at N1 City Hospital. Dr Swanepoel has proposed that in addition to the meeting held at N1 City we also hold a meeting on the same evening at Durbanville Medi-Clinic. What we would like to…
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…
We have launched collaboration with a social network for people with chronic conditions (including, but not limited to people with obesity). The network is at http://www.thehealthchain.com Registration and use is at no cost to the user. There are a number of ways that the network can assist people to stay in touch, provide mutual support,…