Bariatric surgery transforms patients and provides hope for a long and healthy life. It’s important for patients to be educated regarding the effects of bariatric surgery. Here are some health and lifestyle tips to help prepare you for the transformation process. Many patients who undergo weight loss surgery are on medications. After surgery, prescription and […]
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Bariatric Surgery is a life-changing experience. From the outward changes to the inward empowerment, you’ll notice improvements within yourself that you never imagined. One thing we tell our patients during an initial consultation is that bariatric weight loss surgery isn’t just a quick fix for losing weight. It’s a catapult toward a healthier lifestyle. As
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Despite popular belief, it is crucial that you eat a healthy, balanced diet. Most people look to the latest diet fad instead of taking the time to invest in healthy foods and adjusting their lifestyle accordingly. However, if you can find the self-discipline to make these simple changes, you will find that dieting isn’t necessary.
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It’s a new year which means an opportunity for a new you. With New Year resolutions in full swing, we want to help you stay faithful to your new healthy lifestyle. If you’ve chosen to change your eating habits and try to get more nutritional value in your diet, here are some tips that will
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After bariatric surgery, your diet and lifestyle is essential to maintain. Going from a stomach that can hold about 1000 milliliters of food or liquid to a stomach that holds 50 milliliters requires a serious commitment. And after a consultation and pre-surgery prep, we know that you are willing to put in that effort. But,
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While there might be an overwhelming amount of information on the internet, when you know what to look for and how to sift through the information available, finding the right doctor to perform the right weight loss surgery for your body is a lot less stressful. In this guide, our goal is to help you
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Weight loss surgery is not a flippant decision. It requires a financial commitment, a lifestyle change, a dietary commitment, and mental changes. During the beginning phases of consultations and pre-surgery appointments, you learn about the necessary steps you’ll have to take post-surgery. Many prospective patients are terrified of the required diet post-surgery. The biggest concern
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After weight loss surgery, bariatric patients are required to make a change in lifestyle. From eating differently to exercising, Dr. Frenzel and his team at Advanced Bariatric Surgery offer patients the opportunity to change their life and live healthier than ever. Exercise for bariatric weight loss surgery patients can make a difference in the recovery
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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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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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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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The holidays are upon us. Though Halloween has passed, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And with this wonderful holiday come a variety of unwanted calories. From the sides you eat with your turkey and ham to the snacks you munch on throughout the course of the week, a lot of calories go in to
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If you are new to the gym, you know how overwhelming the endless rows of workout equipment can be. Machines for your calves, machines for your biceps, machines for your abs—the list goes on and on. While you want to take advantage of every machine available, you also want to get the most out of
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Having supportive and appropriate workout gear can drastically improve your performance and results during a workout. If you have ever worn the wrong tennis shoes for your run or put on a baggy shirt to do yoga, you understand that having the wrong workout clothes on for a specific exercise can cause your performance to
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Advanced Bariatric Surgery offers a variety of bariatric procedures for surgical weight loss including the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, Lap band, and Realize band. Each of these surgical procedures affects the stomach to reduce hunger and food intake. If you are in good mental health, over the age of 17, and in need of losing
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Obesity is an epidemic in America that should be handled with care and respect. Dr. Frenzel is dedicated to helping patients achieve their weight loss goals through bariatric surgery. Traditional weight loss methods include diet and exercise. It’s important to note that diet is not limited to fad diets such eating carbs only or cutting
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Having a healthy diet does not nullify you from the occasional carb-filled indulgences. But, when you are serious about your health and fitness, dieting and exercise are the most important habits to hone in on. Take time to learn about your body and how healthy eating habits can make a drastic difference in your lifestyle.
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