You may lose weight if you can manage to fast, but you can also harm your body. In fact, longer-term fasting is more apt to hurt you than help you. Below, trusted Sydney bariatric surgeon Dr Vytauras Kuzinkovas discusses various types of bariatric surgery that prove more effective than fasting.
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Category: Bariatric Surgery
Fighting 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
What Patients Wish They Had Known Before Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery is all about looking forward — to a new life, a new shape and the freedom that comes with lower weight and greater confidence. But second-guessing can also be part of the process. What could I have done differently to prepare for the day of surgery, or the weeks after? Was I ready for dramatic change, or had I become comfortable with my sedentary lifestyle and massive appetite?Read More
5 Reasons to Have Weight Loss Surgery in 2019
Are you tired of what seems to be a lifelong battle with your weight? Do you feel defeated by the cycle of trying to lose weight, only to gain it back (plus some more)?
Weight loss surgery with Dr. V. Kuzinkovas can help you get out of this cycle and on the path to a healthier, happier life. There is no better time than the start of a new year to think seriously about your options.
Here are five reasons to consider weight loss surgery in 2019.Read More
Questions to Ask Your Bariatric Surgeon during Consultation
Committing to weight loss surgery is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It requires a lot of research, reflection and close consultation with a trusted bariatric surgeon.
To help you make the most of your consultation with your Sydney bariatric surgeon, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas, it is recommended that you ask several essential questions during your appointment.
You shouldn’t feel shy or hesitant when asking questions — any reputable surgeon should be eager to educate you as much as possible so you can make informed decisions about your care.Read More
How Many Meals Should I Be Eating?
One of the most common questions that arises when things have settled down post bariatric surgery is ‘how many meals should I be eating?’ As is the case with many areas of nutrition, there is not a one size fits all model, rather it comes down to the individual, their activity levels, size and what stage of their weight loss journey they are at.Read More
Will I Have to Diet before Bariatric Surgery?
As mentioned in a previous blog post, part of the bariatric surgery preparation process may include following a doctor-supervised diet regimen for about two weeks before surgery. Although it may be tempting to want to eat your favorite foods before surgery, making healthy dietary choices can set you up for success. Below, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas goes into more detail about the pre-surgery diet to help you understand its purpose.Read More
The importance of protein
For anyone who has had bariatric surgery, there are few nutrients as important as protein. Yet even knowing this is not enough to ensure that you are getting enough with most post surgery patients presenting with inadequate protein intakes due to choosing foods that may be easily tolerated but lacking in this essential nutrient. Protein is a nutrient found predominately in animal based foods including dairy, meat, fish, eggs as well as in smaller amounts in some grains and legumes including kidney beans, wholemeal breads and cereals and nuts and seeds.Read More
Getting Pregnant after Weight Loss 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
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