by Daniel Cronk, MD | Jan 31, 2020 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Welcome to the New Year! As one year ends and another is ushered in many take time to reflect and plan. If, like researchers say, you are one of the 60% of people making a new year’s resolution and you joined the average American adults that gained one to two pounds...
by Audrey Picklesimer, RDN | Jan 31, 2020 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
When thinking about your new year’s resolutions, a few things typically come to mind – like how you are going to change your lifestyle, exercise regularly and stay on plan with healthy eating. While the average holiday weight gain is only about one to two pounds...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 31, 2020 | Men's Health, Stories of Hope, Weight Loss, Women's Health
In 2017, my dad and I both made the decision to have gastric bypass surgery. At 24 years old I was at my heaviest weight of over 300 pounds, and at age 48, dad weighed almost 400 pounds. Dad visited Dr. Sanborn and began his surgery preparation, and I scheduled my...
by erlangerhealth | Oct 1, 2019 | Men's Health, Stories of Hope, Weight Loss, Women's Health
As she was nearing the age of 40, Jenny Davis decided to change her life for the better through weight loss surgery. She was tired of being “trapped” by her current weight. “My life was just very boring and sedentary,” said Jenny. “My life was ruled by my food, and I...
by Daniel Cronk, MD | Oct 1, 2019 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
The goal of bariatric surgery is to do something to the stomach to help you lose weight that makes you feel full faster while eating less food. Myth or fact? This is a great topic to discuss since it is often a source of confusion when it comes to guiding eating...
by Rachel Newmyer, RN | Sep 27, 2019 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Dear Navigator, I am scheduled for surgery but have not come to your consent class. I have heard a lot of information is covered in that class, but I have a couple of questions specific to the hospital stay. How long will I be in the hospital? And what should I bring...
