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Is Sugar Toxic?

Posted: Apr 03 in Weight Loss Tips by

There is a lot of talk right now about the impact of sugar on our health. While sugar has previously been recognized as a high-calorie sweetener that can lead to serious health concerns such as obesity and type-2 diabetes, new research has linked sugar to a plethora of other health conditions as well. This is leaving one question on the minds of many people—is sugar addictive? [Read more]

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Dr. Cywes Talks About The LAP-BAND Procedure

Posted: Sep 28 in Dr. Cywes Blog by

What happens during the LAP-BAND procedure and how long will I need to stay in the hospital following the procedure? Many patients have the surgery as an outpatient procedure, but some insurance companies require the patient to have the surgery in the hospital and stay overnight. [Read more]

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Dr. Cywes Explains the LAP-BAND Recovery Process

Posted: Sep 28 in Dr. Cywes Blog by

How long will it take to recover following the LAP-BAND procedure? Recovery is different from patient to patient. Patients have some pain, but mostly described as soreness. [Read more]

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The Weight Loss Journey Explained by Dr. Cywes

Posted: Sep 28 in Dr. Cywes Blog by

The Lap-Band journey, patients learn the changes that the lap-band will have on their life. [Read more]

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Financing Options for your LAP-BAND Procedure

Posted: Sep 28 in Dr. Cywes Blog by

How will I finance the LAP-BAND procedure? The Lap-Band procedure has been embraced by insurance companies as they have seen the positive effect it has on their patients. Financing should not be a stumbling block when the Lap-Band procedure is being considered from a medical and weight loss perspective. [Read more]

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Understanding Adjustments and LAP-BAND Fills with Dr. Cywes

Posted: Sep 28 in Dr. Cywes Blog by

What happens when a patient comes in for a LAP-BAND fill? A LAP-BAND fill is a procedure that is done in the office to adjust the amount of fluid in the band. [Read more]

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Considering the LAP-BAND procedure?

Posted: Sep 28 in Dr. Cywes Blog by

Considering the LAP-BAND procedure. [Read more]

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Is it possible to cure Type II Diabetes?

Posted: Sep 28 in Dr. Cywes Blog by

Dr. Robert Cywes discusses how those who suffer from Type II Diabetes are able to put their disease into remission. Weight loss surgery is not only beneficial to those who suffer from obesity, but it is also beneficial to those who suffer from Type II Diabetes. [Read more]

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What is Banded Gastric Plication?

Posted: Sep 28 in Dr. Cywes Blog by

The banded gastric plication is a recently introduced investigational procedure
that combines the safety and benefit of the gastric plication with that of the
laparoscopic adjustable gastric band.
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Carbohydrates: The New Drug Addiction

Posted: Sep 28 in Dr. Cywes Blog by

“We are fat because we have developed an out of control relationship with a drug called carbohydrates.” — Robert Cywes, MD, PhD [Read more]

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