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Getting Pregnant after Weight Loss Surgery

August 10, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Pregnancy after Bariatric Surgery

Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare is often asked by weight loss surgery candidates of childbearing age whether it is safe or even possible to become pregnant after surgery. If you fall into that category and want children, it is understandable that you may want to take all the precautions you can to increase the chances of safe, successful pregnancies. Read on as Dr. Kuzinkovas discusses pregnancy after weight loss surgery.Read More

Foods to Avoid after Weight Loss Surgery

July 10, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Foods to avoid after weight loss surgery

Bariatric surgery involves reducing your stomach’s capacity so that you consume less food and fewer calories. Because your stomach will hold significantly less food after surgery, you must be picky with what you choose to eat. Also, eating certain foods can cause uncomfortable side effects, like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In this post, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare reveals some of the foods you should definitely avoid after weight loss surgery.Read More

How to Support a Loved One Undergoing Weight Loss Surgery

June 12, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare

If you have a friend or family member that is contemplating weight loss surgery, you have a very important role to play. Your support and encouragement are tremendously important as your loved one faces not only surgery, but also the life changes he or she will need to make afterward.

Below, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare shares some ideas about how you can support your loved one during their weight loss journey.Read More

How Soon after Weight Loss Surgery Will I Lose Weight?

April 11, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare

If you are considering your bariatric surgery options, it is very common to wonder how soon you can expect to lose weight after surgery. Dr. V. Kuzinkovas is often asked this question by other prospective candidates for surgery. It is difficult to provide an exact answer because every patient is different and has a unique set of circumstances.Read More

How Obesity Can Worsen Rheumatoid Arthritis

March 11, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful and sometimes debilitating autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the lining around the joints. This inflammation can destroy the bones and cartilage, causing pain, stiffness, swelling and limited motion or function of the joints.

For years researchers have investigated the link between RA and obesity. Not only has it been established that obese people are more likely to develop RA, but research also indicates that obesity can actually worsen cases of RA. Below, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas, a Sydney weight loss surgeon at Advanced Surgicare, explains why obesity and RA are a painful and dangerous combination.Read More

Sticking to Your Diet and Exercise Routine While Traveling

February 8, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare

Nothing can throw off your diet and exercise routine like traveling. Whether you’re on the road for business purposes or a leisurely family vacation, being out of your element can disrupt the weight loss progress you’ve made at home. However, with a little planning and discipline, you can maintain your healthy lifestyle habits.

In this month’s post, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare shares his best tips for sticking to a smart diet and exercise routine while traveling.Read More

Getting Your Diet and Exercise Routine Back on Track after the Holidays

January 8, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare

It’s not uncommon to eat more and move less during the holiday season. If a schedule packed with parties, potlucks and other social gatherings tempted you to overindulge and ignore your normal diet and exercise routine, don’t worry. By making a few reasonable tweaks in your daily routine, you’ll be back on the path to a healthy lifestyle soon. Below, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare shares his best tips for getting back on track after the holidays.Read More

Tips to Exercise as a Family

December 8, 2017 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare

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

Study: Obesity Surge Fueled by Sedentary Lifestyle

November 7, 2017 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
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Although diet can certainly play a role in causing obesity, it isn’t the sole contributing factor. New research shows that a lack of physical activity may actually be responsible for the surge in obesity rates. Here, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas, a Sydney weight loss surgeon at Advanced Surgicare, shares what you need to know about this study.Read More