Bariatric surgery is arguably the most effective weight-loss solution for people who are morbidly obese. However, it is not magic, so you must develop a healthy diet and strong mental powers to achieve the greatest success. That is why the team at Advanced Surgicare includes a dietician and nutritional counselor to help guide you through your weight-loss journey. Below, Dr V. Kuzinkovas explains the role these experts play.
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Category: Post-Weight Loss Surgery
Enjoy These Activities and More After Weight Loss Surgery
Being active is an important part of maintaining a healthy weight after weight loss surgery. While many individuals experiencing obesity may avoid a variety of activities due to fear of embarrassment, shame or physical limitations, a whole new world of fun options can open up after bariatric surgery and recovery.
Read MoreTips for Better Nutrition and Exercise After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is just the beginning of your transformation to a new, healthier lifestyle. Nutrition and exercise are key to achieving and maintaining a better life with a slimmer figure and better management of medical conditions. Most people who have these procedures are at least 50 kilograms overweight or have a BMI over 35. Sometimes, these procedures are helpful for those with a BMI between 30 and 35 with health risks related to obesity.
Read MoreFighting Sugar Cravings After Surgery
You’ve had some great times together: The bacon burger you met during a midnight trek to the drive-thru, the mountainous sundae you discovered one glorious Monday, the many high-calorie creations that always greeted you at the buffet.Read More
Overcoming Common Emotional Obstacles after Bariatric Surgery
Having bariatric surgery and losing a significant amount of weight can stir up a wide range of confusing emotions. As you adjust to a completely new way of eating and undergo a dramatic physical transformation, do not be surprised if you see a difference in your mood or emotional health. This is very common.
Sydney bariatric surgeon Dr V. Kuzinkovas is acutely aware of the emotional obstacles you may face. He and our team are devoted to helping you deal with, and overcome, these emotions.Read More
Tips to Avoid Dumping Syndrome after Weight Loss Surgery
At Advanced Surgicare, we strive to educate our patients about what to expect throughout the entire weight loss surgery journey — both the positives and the potential negatives. One of the post-operative side effects from gastric bypass or gastric sleeve surgery is dumping syndrome.
Dumping syndrome occurs when a large amount of food (especially sugary food) passes too quickly from the stomach into the small intestines without being digested. This causes a release of hormones that affect heart rate, blood pressure, skin flushing and intestinal transit.Read More
What to Do If You Hit a Weight Loss Plateau
Hitting a plateau after losing weight steadily can be extremely discouraging. But it is normal, and it doesn’t have to altogether derail your progress. In this post, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas, a Sydney bariatric surgeon, offers tips for overcoming a weight loss plateau.Read More
Tips to Exercise as a Family
If you’re having trouble finding motivation to keep up your exercise routine, try looping in your entire family. Not only does exercising as a family teach your kids the importance of staying active – it’s an excellent chance to spend quality time together. Here, Sydney bariatric surgeon Dr V. Kuzinkovas offers his best tips to get your family to exercise regularly together.Read More
Tips for Exercise after Bariatric Surgery
Exercise is an essential component of your post-weight-loss surgery regimen. Once your doctor has cleared you to resume (or begin) exercise, you will need to maintain a fitness regimen in order to stay healthy and maintain your weight loss results. To help you begin, Campbelltown bariatric surgeon Dr. V. Kuzinkovas would like to share some important exercise tips to keep in mind.Read More