Lap-Bander Thanksgiving Survival Kit
Yeah… It’s coming… Thanksgiving – the biggest eating fest of the year. There will be turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, potato salad, and much much more. All of that will be on one table, and at the end of the evening, in your stomach. It’s very hard not to overeat when all the odds are against you; what we at DayOne Health understand well. Nevertheless, if you’re a lap-band patient, or just trying to lose …
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Bariatric Support, Lap Band, Nutrition
Will I Need a Plastic Surgery After a Lap-Band Procedure?
This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions that we hear at DayOne Health from our prospective patients. What we usually tell our patients is that cosmetic surgery is a personal decision and it’s hard to tell whether, after losing weight, one would need it. If you’re asking us whether your skin will fully retract after losing weight, the answer is: it depends. Skin elasticity is determined by multiple factors such as …
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Bariatric Support, Lap Band
Lap-Band and Self-Esteem – Is There a Connection?
Are you eating because you’re feeling down? Are you feeling down after eating too much? Do you continue eating because you believe that if you stop eating you’ll actually feel even worse? You won’t have your comforting treats and you won’t lose weight anyway, right? And here becomes the viscous cycle of obesity and low self-esteem and, along with it, a continuous increase on your scale.
Tags: Bariatric Support, Lap Band, Obesity, weight loss, Weight loss success stories, Weight loss surgery
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Bariatric Support
How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label Lap-Band Style
Whether or not you have a lap-band, it is important to know how to properly read a nutrition facts label. This little piece of information that you find on most food products is one of the most helpful tools to keep you on track but don’t get overwhelmed now! After learning these simple guidelines, you will find yourself picking healthier foods at the grocery store and changing your eating habits. …
Tags: bariatric diet, Lap Band, Nutrition, Weight loss success stories
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Bariatric Support, Lap Band, Nutrition
Lap-Band Failure
The first question that our patients ask during their first consultation is whether the lap-band really works, and whether there are any cases in which it doesn’t. We can tell you right away that with a lap-band you will lose weight, although how much will depend on whether you stick to our recommendations. You need to remember that the lap-band is not only a weight loss procedure, but a commitment to follow the advice …
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Bariatric Support, Lap Band, Nutrition
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