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Obesity Linked to Increased Pain

Posted: Feb 09 in Weight Loss Tips by

There are a number of severe health complications that can develop as a result of obesity. While there are many reasons that people turn to their bariatric surgeon in North Florida to help them lose weight, one of the leading may be that losing weight can help reduce pain. This is because many people who are obese suffer from tremendous amounts of pain as a result of their excess weight. [Read more]

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What Do You Need to Know About Bariatric Surgery

Posted: Feb 09 in Weight Loss Tips by

In its most basic form, weight loss surgery aims to make the stomach smaller, thereby making people feel full with less food. The Lap Band procedure involves placing a band around the stomach, significantly reducing it and its capacity, making it significantly easier to stick to a calorie restrictive diet. [Read more]

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Help Yourself Say No

Posted: Jan 25 in Weight Loss Tips by

Visiting your lap band surgeons in Jacksonville and having weight loss surgery can be the first step toward turning into the person you want to become. However, keep in mind that not only a change in your weight but also a change in your attitude may be necessary. Many overweight individuals develop coping methods, such as being very aggressive, being a doormat or making jokes about their weight. [Read more]

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Cheri: Vertical Sleeve Success

Posted: Jan 23 in Success Stories by

At the age of 23 and a few months after the birth of my second child, I unexpectedly had to have a total hysterectomy. This is when I began to gain the largest part of my weight. I was weighing approximately 200 pounds and I began having headaches. So I decided to get my eyes examined. That is when my world turned upside down. [Read more]

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Jumping to Be Thin

Posted: Jan 15 in Weight Loss Tips by

One of the newer exercise trends in gyms involves bouncing on mini trampolines. Trampoline fitness is a great way to relieve stress while you have fun after weight loss surgery in Jacksonville. Unlike jumping on a typical backyard trampoline, during a trampoline fitness workout you don’t concentrate on how high you jump. Instead, trampoline fitness encourages you to concentrate on the speed that you jump and on increasing your heart rate. [Read more]

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Losing Weight Can Fight Gum Disease

Posted: Jan 11 in Weight Loss Tips by

Being overweight or obese can cause a wide variety of health conditions, many of which one may not automatically connect to their excess weight. However, undergoing bariatric surgery such as the Lap Band procedure in Jacksonville can help relieve many of these health burdens, including gum disease. [Read more]

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Tips for Decluttering your Life

Posted: Jan 04 in Weight Loss Tips by

If you are considering band surgery in Jacksonville, then chances are you are ready to make long-term lifestyle changes for the better. Decluttering your life can literally change your life for better in more than one way. Many people that are pursuing weight loss goals will actually start to remove the clutter because being more organized helps them gain more control over their lives as well as their weight. Take control of every area of your life by following these simple tips to declutter your life as you lose weight. [Read more]

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Setting a New Year’s Resolution

Posted: Jan 02 in Weight Loss Tips by

Every year as January approaches, it is a great time to step aside from our hectic schedules and set a few goals for the New Year. Many people start off the New Year strong, but by the time February has come around they have already forgotten what they were so excited about. [Read more]

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George: LAP-BAND Success

Posted: Dec 30 in Success Stories by

I have battled with my weight all my life, and in March 2010 I reached an all-time high of 335 pounds. I had heard about gastric surgery and explored my options. An RN in Gainesville referred me to Dr. Cywes and I attended a seminar. I signed up for the process and my lap-band was installed in July 2010. Since then I have lost 105 pounds and my goal of 195 pounds is in sight. [Read more]

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Start Running to Lose Weight

Posted: Dec 27 in Weight Loss Tips by

Although losing a significant amount of weight can be a challenging task, physical exercise is one of the key components to taking weight off, and then keeping it off in the long term. Running is one of the simplest exercises available, and can burn hundreds of calories while requiring little special equipment. However, it is not recommended that you jump into a running regimen without any fitness base. [Read more]

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