How the Mini Gastric Bypass Saved My Life
BEFORE AFTER Patient: Rosemary Province: British Columbia (Out-of-province patient) Surgical Weight Loss Procedure: Mini Gastric Bypass 1 year …
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BEFORE AFTER Patient: Rosemary Province: British Columbia (Out-of-province patient) Surgical Weight Loss Procedure: Mini Gastric Bypass 1 year …
It’s no secret that during the holiday months we tend to indulge, and maybe for some, overindulge: whether that means grabbing a second helping of turkey dinner, enjoying a few extra drinks when celebrating with friends, or eating some of the readily accessible holiday goodies around the office. Food is all around during this time …
Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups chopped cabbage 2 medium carrots, sliced 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 …
I was 36 years old and had tried every diet to lose weight when I decided to have my surgery. Don’t get me wrong, I did have some success losing weight on my own. However, maintaining it became a struggle! At my heaviest, I was 340 lbs and finding it difficult to perform my job …
November 14th is World Diabetes Day. Diabetes continues to be a hot topic of discussion as rates continue to be on the rise internationally and in Canada. A staggering 1 out of 3 Canadians has diabetes or prediabetes; that’s approximately 11 million Canadians. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease wherein the body either …
We often hear in today’s society that bariatric surgery (or weight loss surgery) is “the easy way out”. Sometimes, people say that losing weight with the help of a bariatric procedure is “cheating”, and that people should just exercise and eat healthy to lose weight, the “natural” way. This is just not true. According to …
Sara has been struggling with her weight for as long as she can remember. She had yo-yo dieted since she was in high school, but it didn’t give her the results she dreamed of. At 26 years old, she already suffered from high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and she was worried that her health …
Did you know that weight loss surgery can decrease the risk of some medical conditions in patients? According to a recent New York Times article, a new study (conducted by the Cleveland Clinic) reveals that having weight loss surgery can actually decrease a patient’s overall risk of heart attacks, heart conditions and other cardiovascular diseases …
In a recent study released by The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), over 33,000 women living with severe obesity who gave birth, including those who had gastric bypass surgery and lost weight before conception, were less likely to have babies with birth defects than similar women who did not have weight-loss surgery, a …
For many individuals, the end of summer means back to school or back to a more regular routine. It can also mean packing lunches for work or school. Having a nutritious lunch prepared can ensure that you have a good quality source of energy to get you or your child through your busy days. The …