Published on Sep 25, 2018 by Rachel Newmyer, RN | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Dear Navigator, I have heard that intestinal gas is a big problem after surgery. What, if anything, can be done for this? Good question, Jan! Many post-operative bariatric patients do indeed complain of gas. Here are some ways that I have learned over the years to...
Published on Sep 25, 2018 by Daniel Cronk, MD | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
After bariatric surgery, I will need to have extra skin removed. If I lose weight more slowly, I might be able to prevent this from happening. Questions about skin are one of the most common concerns we hear from patients before surgery. Some are afraid to even...
Published on Sep 25, 2018 by Aimee Dyess, MS, RDN, LD, CDE | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Following bariatric surgery not only are you consuming a decreased amount of food, due to your smaller stomach pouch, but there is also malabsorption of vitamins and minerals. This malabsorption occurs after both the roux-en-Y gastric bypass and the sleeve...
Published on Sep 25, 2018 by Alison Bailey, MD | Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
World Heart Day is September 29. What promises can you make to yourself to ensure a heart-healthy future is ahead? Let’s take a look at a few. The heart — it’s a relatively small organ in the body with a significantly large impact. This organ pumps blood throughout...
Published on Sep 24, 2018 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Spaghetti Squash Casserole Ingredients 12 oz chicken sausage, cut into ½ inch rounds 2 medium zucchini 3 cups mushrooms, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tbsp garlic, chopped 1 large spaghetti squash, cooked and drained of excess moisture 24 oz no-sugar added...
Published on Sep 17, 2018 | Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
If you’ve watched or read the news lately, you may have heard about the antiangiogenic diet. But do you really know what that is? Well, let’s first define the word “angiogenesis.” Angiogenesis is the development of new blood vessels in the body. While in some respects...
