After bariatric surgery, patients experience rapid weight loss. While losing weight gives patients more energy and confidence, it is important to consider how weight loss will affect the body. During the initial consultation with Dr. Frenzel before weight loss surgery, you will learn all about the different types of bariatric surgery and the post-bariatric cosmetic […]
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Gastric bypass is a popular weight loss surgery for patients who need to lose more than 50 pounds. One patient at Advanced Bariatric Surgery found that undergoing bariatric surgery saved her from years of heartache. Before having the gastric bypass surgery, Stacie wore a size 22 pants. She struggled with confidence, energy, and the will
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Staying healthy can be a difficult habit to maintain if you have struggled with weight fluctuations in the past. After bariatric surgery, certain eating habits are necessary to create in order to achieve maximum weight loss results. As you enter the holiday season, don’t find yourself surrounded by temptations. Make healthy choices and be open
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Bariatric surgery is a life changing operation. Transforming your body and your mind, you will not only look better, but you will feel the weight being lifted. As you being your transformation to a healthier state, consider post-bariatric cosmetic surgery. Often times, patients schedule an initial consultation without considering the actual process of weight loss
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Once you undergo bariatric weight loss surgery, you will notice changes in your body and mind. Before surgery, you might avoid looking in mirrors and trying on clothes, but after bariatric weight loss, you will notice a growing confidence within that longs to see your reflection and a desire to attend social events. The mind
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Lap band is a weight loss surgery completed by Dr. Frenzel at Advanced Bariatric Surgery. Candidates for this bariatric surgery must be at least 50 pounds overweight, have a body mass index of 35 or above, be at least 18 years old, and have experienced past failure with other weight loss methods. If the above-mentioned
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After bariatric surgery, patients often notice dramatic changes in their body. Because of rapid weight loss, the body is left with unnecessary, excess skin. Dr. Frenzel offers an effective surgical solution to ensure that bariatric patients are pleased with their bodies. Dr. Frenzel is one of the very few surgeons in the country that has
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Advanced Bariatric Surgery is led by Dr. Frenzel, a dual fellowship trained surgeon, specializing in bariatric and cosmetic procedures. As one of the only surgeons in the country to have accomplished this feat, Dr. Frenzel is able to offer patients bariatric and post-bariatric services. One patient who has taken advantage of Dr. Frenzel’s dual fellowship
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Advanced Bariatric Surgery is led by Dr. Frenzel, a board certified surgeon dedicated to seeing lives changed and health restored to patients suffering from obesity. When your body mass index, BMI, reaches a certain point, your health suffers. Luckily, most insurance policies cover bariatric weight loss surgery for obese patients. The insurance process for weight
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At the age of 24, Jessica became a patient of Dr. Frenzel for the Gastric Sleeve surgery. Her story is similar to other weight loss surgery patients. With a BMI of 35 or greater and a need to lose 50 pounds or more, she was a perfect candidate for her procedure. Patients seeking weight loss
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Losing weight and keeping it off is more than a magic pill—unfortunately. Eating right and exercising regularly are a crucial aspect of health and wellness. When you experience difficulties maintaining your weight loss goals, consider the following tips for staying motivated and on track. The first rule of thumb is planning. We cannot get anywhere
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Eating healthy can be an extremely difficult task with the many new ingredients and groceries at the store. With claims of low fat and vitamin fortification, it’s easy to fall prey to the marketing schemes of food suppliers. However, these processed foods are often very deceiving. When you think you are eating healthy you could
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In today’s society, it isn’t difficult to grab a quick and unhealthy snack. It seems as if every vending machine, every restaurant, and every grocery store aisle is a temptation to our health. If you struggle with an addiction to junk food, follow these simple steps to recovery. Obesity is a true epidemic in America
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Exercising requires serious planning and dedication to see lasting results. For beginners, working out can be a daunting thought. With so many new concepts and forms to learn, the thought of entering a gym where others are advanced in their workout fitness program can be enough to send you packing. But the key to enjoying
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Dr. Frenzel, at Advanced Bariatric Surgery, is a double board certified as a Fellowship Trained Bariatric Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon. Specializing in bariatric surgery and post-bariatric reconstructive cosmetic plastic surgery, Dr. Frenzel performs weight loss surgery for those who have tried natural weight loss to no avail. For those who are
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Regular exercise has numerous benefits including weight loss, improved circulation, and improved health. One of the most beneficial aspects of routine workouts, however, is the improvement in diabetes management. If you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, there is a natural solution—exercise. By integrating a fitness program into your lifestyle, you can improve
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When exercising, it is important to establish a regular routine. It can be difficult to find consistency in working out. With busy schedules that never seem to be consistent, how can you find consistency in this one aspect of life? Regular exercise has obvious benefits—helping you lose weight, tone muscles, and burn fat. But more
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This January, when you are asked what your New Year’s resolution is, you can confidently state that you plan to create healthy habits into your eating and exercise routines. Many times, eating better and exercising more are resolutions that last no more than a couple of months into the year. However, when you have the
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If your Christmas meal consisted solely of turkey and vegetables, the holidays would be well known for health and wellness. Unfortunately, along with Christmas turkey comes the additional sides and desserts that cause your daily caloric intake to skyrocket. If you don’t want to sacrifice delectable taste for low calories, there are plenty of alternatives
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While we anticipate the holiday season each year, we never expect to gain the weight that we do. We think about our caloric intake and cannot seem to figure out exactly where all of our extra calories were collected. We have to eat, right? What we don’t calculate is the added ingredients in all of
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If you are the rest of us pie lovers, you understand the importance of pie on Thanksgiving. In fact, you probably cannot fathom the thought of a Thanksgiving Day meal without the gooey goodness of pie. Most Americans feel the same way. Whether your pie of choice is pumpkin, sweet potato, or pecan, it is
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