Gastric Bypass

  • Gastric Bypass Provides Relief from Obesity Complications

    Gastric Bypass Provides Relief from Obesity Complications

    Obesity surgery in Salt Lake City has provided success for those who have had trouble losing the extra pounds with other methods, including weight loss medications. The more rapid weight loss possible with bariatric surgery has also been proven to end many of the conditions associated with obesity, such as hypertension, high cholesterol and Type II diabetes. Researchers have since become more focused on determining the best type of bariatric surgery for people diagnosed with specific obesity-related conditions.

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  • Winter Workout Tips

    Winter Workout Tips

    Every year millions of people across the country make the New Year's resolution to lose weight and exercise more. While that is and always has been a great resolution, many people run into a problem with the fact that they make this resolution in the middle of winter. January is one of the coldest months of the year for much of the country, and many people are reluctant to go outside and begin a new exercise plan in cold weather.

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  • Gastric Bypass May Cut Cravings

    Gastric Bypass May Cut Cravings

    What if your weight loss surgery in West Valley City also helped you say no to fast food cravings? A new study released by Imperial College London suggests that gastric bypass surgery may do just this by reducing patients’ desire for fatty and oily foods.

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  • Using Supplements after Gastric Bypass Surgery

    Using Supplements after Gastric Bypass Surgery

    Gastric bypass surgery reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes the digestive system so that fewer nutrients are absorbed. You will need to pay very careful attention to what you consume after your surgery to make sure that you get the vitamins and minerals you need each day.

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  • Gaining Weight after Gastric Bypass Surgery

    Gaining Weight after Gastric Bypass Surgery

    Gastric bypass is a type of weight loss surgery which reduces the size of your stomach to reduce your risk of health problems related to obesity. This type of bariatric surgery is conducted on individuals who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater, or have a BMI between 35 and 39.9 who also have serious medical conditions, including diabetes and hypertension.

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  • Gastric Bypass Surgery: Is it for You?

    Gastric Bypass Surgery: Is it for You?

    Are you significantly overweight or obese? Have you tried diet and exercise changes but failed to lose weight? If you are struggling to lose weight on your own, you may be a good candidate for weight loss surgery. Gastric bypass surgery is the most common type of bariatric surgery. During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is divided into two parts. Food travels into the smaller, top part and then directly into the small intestine. This limits the amount of food you can eat at any given time, decreasing calorie consumption.

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  • Following a Diet after Gastric Bypass

    Following a Diet after Gastric Bypass

    You may already know that after gastric bypass surgery, you will need to make significant changes to your diet. While changing eating habits may seem overwhelming at first, small steps can make a big difference. In fact, according to recent research, gastric bypass patients who make long-term changes to their eating habits can lose between 50 and 60 percent of their original weight.

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  • Gastric Bypass May Cut Cravings

    Gastric Bypass May Cut Cravings

    Bountiful gastric bypass surgery patients already know that weight loss surgery can help reduce the number of calories consumed each day. But what about fighting cravings for junk food? Even if you eat less food each day, saying no to your favorite fast food snack can still be a challenge. A new study suggests that Bountiful weight loss patients may be in luck. According to the study, gastric bypass surgery may also make it easier to fight fast food cravings and say no to fatty and oily foods

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