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I had vertical sleeve gastrectomy in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. I talk about some of the changes to my lifestyle due to the surgery. My surgeron was Dr. Joya. I have no regrets because I have been very happy with the results. If you have questions about my surgery please send me a message.
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I went to my Pre-Op Seminar today at my Surgeon’s office. They discussed alot of information about the surgery, and after the surgery.. Lots of Information!!! Getting Excited, & Nervous at the same time:) TTYL
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www.wetpaint.com – Visit us for more Jersey Shore exclusives, gossip, and spoilers! www.facebook.com – Like us on Facebook! www.twitter.com – Follow us on Twitter! www.youtube.com – New videos Monday through Friday! Hey there, Shore fans. I’m Jager Weatherby from Wetpaint Entertainment and I’m here to gape slack-jawed alongside the rest of GTL nation at JWOWW’s full-body Season 4 makeover. Let’s get to it. When the Season 4 premiere aired, we all took a collective gasp at JWOWW’s Madonna arms, crazy eyes, and seemingly Botoxed mug. However, the Jersey Shore starlet insists that she hasn’t had plastic surgery or any other cosmetic procedures done to her face… chalking up her tightened visage to her weight loss. While JWOWW was already the slimmest of the Shore gals and was widely considered to have the best-lookin bod, working out with her boyfriend-slash-personal trainer Roger has the busty babe looking more toned than ever. We’re willing to buy that a dramatic weight loss changed her facial appearance — but her wider, brighter eyes really have the appearance of a little assistance from injectables. Or maybe she’s just been throwing back that Italian espresso HARD! Whatever the case may be, we trust that Jenni achieved her new look the healthy way. And you can bet that when the time comes for a little work to be done on her face, it will be paid in full. Just don’t go Real Housewives-style overboard, okay JWOWW. There’s a fine line between a little muscle paralysis and …
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just me talking about what i see and think. the rules, the rules, the rules. educate yourself about good quality foods. educate yourself about simple vs. complex carbs. educate yourself about how to fuel your body. take on the challenging conversations when you want to eat something for emotional reason. seek professional help to deal with those emotions and learn how to cope without food. the rules, the rules, the rules
www.bariatricsanantonio.com – Patients can contact weight loss doctors San Antonio staff through their websites. Texas bariatric surgeons answer questions via their email addresses or their website’s contact form. San Antonio weight loss surgery patients can also schedule their appointments through these sites.
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Is It Safe To Opt For Weight Loss Surgeries?
Hello guys! Do you think that it is safer to undergo surgical procedures like Adjustable Gastric Banding, Roux-en- Y Gastric Bypass (RGB) and Liposuction that promise quick and effective weight loss? Surgeries meant for weight loss are always touted to be effective but doubts still remain pertaining to whether these surgeries are trustworthy and harmless.
All types of weight loss surgeries are responsible for facilitating side-effects and in this regard, it is notable that Liposuction is a specific weight loss surgery that leads to swelling, pain and wounds in specific parts of the body. The other weight loss surgery Adjustable Gastric Banding yields a couple of harmful effects and these include formation of scar tissue about the stomach band. To add on, the Gastric bypass weight loss surgery Roux-en- Y Gastric Bypass (RGB) is primary responsible for the thinning of hair, contamination and bleeding.
Thus it becomes evident that surgical procedures meant for facilitating weight loss are indeed risky but it is altogether true that these have been proved to be helpful for quick and instant weight loss.
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But guys, do you think it is worthy to put your life at risk even if it grants quick and successful weight loss? The answer is a straightforward “NO”. Well, then what is to be opted for if you are eager to lose weight and rescue yourself from the shackles of obesity?
Diet pills such as Phentermine and Adipex can help you out if they are taken as per the instructions of the physician. But Phentermine diet pills are available on prescription only and hence before administering Phentermine, it is important for you to get hold of a prescription from the doctor. But if you don’t know from where to buy phentermine then let me inform you that you can buy appetite suppressant phentermine from an online pharmacy selling the diet pill and also by visiting a drug store situated at the nearby market.
An array of fake online drug stores sells the weight loss pill phentermine without a prescription. However, if you fall prey to the marketing gimmicks of these online pharmacies and buy phentermine without a prescription, then you are likely to get hold of inauthentic phentermine pills. So, buy phentermine pills from registered and authentic online stores only and after obtaining a prescription from the doctor.
It is noteworthy that during your phentermine usage, you may become a victim of a couple of phentermine side effects, namely, fainting, chest pain, hallucination, problems in breathing, headache et al. but there is no need to worry as these are short-term side-effects only and likely to disappear after a short while.
The author writes informative articles on Phentermine, weight loss, obesity and other related issues. To have a peek into his write-ups, please visit the website http://www.phentermine-effects.com
Weight Loss Surgery and Protein Needs
Article by Protica Research
In the world of weight loss, there have always been many people who are eager to find a faster and easier fix. Diet and exercise are the first steps that are recommended by doctors, with weight loss pills usually being the next step. However, for many people, these steps may not be enough and they may turn to more serious means of support, such as weight loss surgery. There are several different types of weight loss surgery, with the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass being the most common.
Many people will try a new diet plan, both those that are doctor recommended and suggested by friends and family, or even dangerous trendy fad diets, to no avail. They may start off strong and lose a few pounds, but will eventually falter and end up back to their old habits, which means a gain of the weight that they already lost and then some extra. In the first few weeks of most diet plans, the weight that is being lost is typically water weight because it takes some time to both stimulate a sluggish metabolism back to life and to start burning the deeper fat layers of the body. The body must go through a number of processes to burn this layer, so it takes some time to kick the process into higher gear.
The more weight that you have to lose, the longer it may take to start seeing any real results, which may lead to a faster realization of disappointment. Unrealistic expectations may play a large role in the end of many diets. People read the diets in the checkout counter magazines that promise the ability to drop twenty pounds a week simply by eliminating carbs or by not eating fruits or by doubling your protein intake. Take this pill and you will lose fifty pounds today without diet and without exercise. Drink this concoction and you will be at your goal weight in the morning, losing weight while you sleep. And, of course, the “magic” berry that can make you into a supermodel in a matter of thirty days without any effort. We all know that they are not true, but the fact is that these trendy diets offer hope – false hope, of course, but hope. The truth is that weight loss is a very serious and very arduous journey that will be filled with temptations and missteps along the way. We need to understand the mental as well as the physical aspects of this journey and we need to understand how very serious obesity can be. For many people, weight loss surgery, which is a very serious and dangerous surgery, can be the last step before a sure and early death.
The Prevalence of Obesity in the United States
In the United States alone, about 67% of all men and 62% of all women are overweight (having a BMI over 25), with well over 30% of both genders being classified as obese (having a BMI over 30). (Source: Carlson, 2008) The health hazards of obesity include arthritis, cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, diabetes, hypertension and some cancers. Life expectancy for the obese person is far lower than their normal weight counterparts – you are more likely to die from any of these diseases or others if you are overweight or obese than if you are not. Some cosmetic surgeries are not done on those who are classified as obese until they have lost some of their weight because the risk is considered to be too high. In fact, some of the gastric bypass surgeries are not done on those who are extremely obese because of the increased risk they present both during the actual surgery and during the recovery period.
Guidelines for Surgery
For the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, the guidelines and qualifications include:
- A BMI of 40 or higher
- A secondary and life-threatening condition associated with the weight
- Obese for more than five years
- No ongoing alcohol problems
- Not being treated for depression or major psychiatric disorder
- Between the ages of 18 and 65
Other surgery types can be considered, including the sleeve gastrectomy, which is used for those who have extreme BMIs and are not considered to be appropriate for the usual surgery types. After these patients have lost enough weight, they are typically brought in for a second surgery which will convert them to the conventional gastric bypass surgery types.
Recovery and Returning to Life After Gastric Bypass Surgery
After the gastric bypass surgery is completed, it is important that the patient get emotional support, as well as nutritional guidance and counseling. The stomach is much smaller now, with food bypassing the small intestine. The patient will quickly feel fuller with less food and less food will be absorbed from what is taken in. It is very important that the right nutrition is received, and this may include supplementation. Iron and vitamin B 12 deficiencies are very common, with up to half of the patients becoming anemic after their surgery. (Source: http://www.surgeryideas.com/gastricbypasssurgeries)
Despite having a smaller stomach and being able to only eat a small amount at a time (typically around 2-3 ounces), the body still needs the three macronutrients, protein, carbohydrates and fat, as well as the micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals. Protein supplements, especially those that give additional nutrition, may be called for, but the choice must be a careful one. Some supplements may be too much for the small stomach pouch to handle. Profect, from Protica, is 2.9 fluid ounces in total and contains only 100 calories. However, it provides 25 grams of protein per serving, one half of the day’s vitamin B complex and an entire day’s worth of vitamin C. It is perfect for use between meals and can help contribute to the daily need for protein.
Why Protein is Important After Gastric Bypass
Protein is an important nutrient, no matter what life stage or state of health you are in. While there is the possibility that you could get too much of it and cause problems for your body, you can also eat too little and have just as many problems. Finding the right balance of all of the nutrients is important no matter what, but for those who have had gastric bypass surgery, it is even more important. Protein before and after surgery is important because:
- Because it helps to keep you feeling fuller for longer, allowing you to eat less.
- Since it helps the body with recovery after surgery, including lessening the appearance of the scars on the skin and helping to regain the strength that will be needed to exercise as well.
- Because you can only eat so little, it is important that the right nutrients are included at all times.
- Because protein plays a role in all aspects of the body, including the central nervous system, the immunity and digestion.
Nutritional Education and Support
One of the most important things to keep in mind after your gastric bypass surgery is the need for nutritional education and support. You have to learn what makes a healthy diet, even though you will only be eating a small amount at a time, so that you do not face any serious deficiencies. You also need to have the support of those who can help you to face the extreme changes that you are making in your entire life. You still need all of the right nutrients, just in smaller amounts.
References
Neil R. Carlson. Foundations of Physiological Psychology Seventh Edition. Pearson Education. Boston, MA 2008
www.surgeryideas.com/gastricbypasssurgery
About the Author
About Protica Research (http://www.protica.com) Founded in 2001, Protica, Inc. is a nutritional research firm specializing in the development of dense nutrition in compact forms. Protica manufactures Profect (http://www.profect.com), IsoMetric (http://www.isometric.com), Pediagro (http://www.pediagro.com), Fruitasia (http://www.fruitasia.com) and many other brands in its GMP-certified, 250,000 square foot facility. Copyright – Protica
I met Ramon in 2004 just before his weight loss surgery. We became incredible friends through “paying it forward” to the weight loss surgery community. Debra Flores joined us to create RYD Obesity and the three of us have been inseparable since. This is Ramon’s story. Thanks to Craig Thompson at The Weight Loss Surgery Channel I was given the opportunity to do a show called Weight Loss Surgery Journeys and the latest episode features Ramon. Please check it out at www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com and click on programs and choose WLS Journeys. My site is www.bariatricgirl.com.
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Weight Loss Surgery Benefits
A lot of people struggle everywhere in the worls with morbid obesity. Fortunatelly a number of surgical procedures are available today to help over-weighed patients. Some of them are non-reversible like the gastric bypass surgery or the gastric sleeve procedure. Non-reversible means that a part of the stomach is removed for good.
Some of the patients choose reversible procedures like the gastric imbrication or the Lap-Band surgery. These procedures do not require tissue removal. There s a follow up bariatric technique too called the Rose procedure. This procedure allows patients who already underwent bariatric surgery to shrink their stomach again to the size it was aftert the initial weight loss surgery if they started to regain weight.
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A good candidate for weight loss surgery is a person who has a Body Mass Index of 40 or greater. A BMI of 35 is only allowed if the patient suffers from severe obesity related medical conditions, like PCOS, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, heart conditions.
Weight loss surgery certainly helped a lot of people. Sometimes you can hear these patients say that they got back their lives. Before they lacked self-confidence, they were even ashamed of their condition. Not to mention the every day joint pains they have to suffer, and the limitation of their freedom to move. You can imagine how great of a relieve is to “get back to normal”.
A number of people who underwent bariatric surgery were helped with their obesity related conditions as well, which is indeed a great benefit. Diabetes sufferers were able to normalize their blood sugar level and to skip oral medication after the Lap Band procedure. Lot’s of PCOS patients went into remission after loosing considerable weight and their fertility was restored. Patients with high blood pressure also got better and sleep apnea patients two. And you all know how dangerous these two conditions are.
It is so great for the doctors and for patients who did not decide yet to undergo the surgery to read the success stories of the patients. It is so encouraging to hear them hoe they are lie they were born for a second time and to see their dreams come true.
Find out if you are a good candidate for Lap Band surgery in Chicago. Lap Banding is a minimally invasive surgical procedure, involves limiting the food intake with a adjustable band which goes around the upper part of the stomach.
Weight Loss Doctors in Chicago successfully applied the Lap Band technique on hundreds of patients.