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Bariatric surgery patients can often expect to lose 30 to 40 percent of their body weight, depending on the type of bariatric surgery performed. Some lose more, some lose less, and factors that affect who loses and how much are not very well understood. A recent study published in JAMA Surgery looked into preoperative (before
It’s been raining a lot here in South Florida, giving us a much needed break from the sun, but it’s also making some of us crave comfort food. This chicken recipe is savory and delicious, yet won’t leave you slaving away in the kitchen all day. In fact, the prep time is pretty quick and
We love protein rich, vegetable packed muffin cup meals. Scroll back through Dr. Shillingford’s blog posts and you’ll find a plethora of recipes using muffin cups. Why? They’re cute, yes, but that’s not (completely) why. Read on for three awesome reasons to consider making more muffin cup meals. They make portion control easy One of
It isn’t news that being overweight or obese are bad for your health. Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, hypertension, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease, and venous stasis disease have all been associated with excess weight for years. But, the link between obesity and overweight and cancer has been less publicized. Until now. Dr.
Roasted sweet potatoes are a weekly staple for some. They’re sweet, delicious, and have complex carbohydrates and fiber making them a good choice for people with diabetes, and for those who have had gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or lap band surgery. The pack well over 100% daily needs of vitamin A, as well as good
Blood pressure, or the measurement of how forcefully blood pushes against artery walls, is a good thing, but only when it’s kept in check. It gets bad when it’s too high. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can damage arterial walls and over time can lead to significant health problems like heart attack, stroke, and kidney
Heartburn, or gastrointestinal reflux, is a medical condition where stomach contents move back up through the Lower Esophageal Sphincter into the esophagus. The acids from the stomach coming in contact with the lining of the esophagus can cause a burning feeling, taste changes, coughing, and a hoarseness of the voice. The discomfort can last several
September is here, and soon we will be entering a time when we can start to feel fall creeping in. But, for now, it’s still summer and that means it’s the perfect time for grilling. If you planned this for dinner and rain complicates your plans, the steak can be equally delicious cooked inside in
Pizza cravings are hard to ignore. The combination of the sweet tomato and the gooey cheese can trigger salivation with the sight, smell, or even thought of this heavenly creation. But for gastric sleeve, gastric band, and gastric bypass patients, pizza may be a no-no. An occasional slice of pizza may fit into many bariatric
For many people to work in an office, going out and buying lunch is an everyday event. It’s a chance to get out of the office environment, get a breath of fresh air, and take a break from the hecticness of the work. But, for gastric sleeve, gastric band, and gastric bypass patients, buying lunch
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