Published on Jan 4, 2019 by Aimee Dyess, MS, RDN, LD, CDE | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
When we think about the holidays, a few things typically come to mind like spending time with family and friends, traditions, and of course, food. It starts in October and continues through the New Year. While the average holiday weight gain is only about one to two...
Published on Dec 26, 2018 by Charles Schmittdiel, Ph.D., Erlanger Behavioral Health | Men's Health, Stay Well, Weight Loss, Women's Health
Most people have problems staying on traditional diets. While following a new nutrition plan can be difficult for anyone, sometimes the problem lies in the underlying meaning that most of us attach to the word “diet.” The word “diet” often translates to...
Published on Sep 25, 2018 by Heather Vega | Heart Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
The first signs of weight related health problems began when I was pregnant with my son in 2000 and I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, which appeared again a year later. By 2016 I was suffering from uncontrolled diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and sleep...
Published on Sep 25, 2018 | Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Regain Health, Weight Loss
Welcome C-HEAL Adolescent Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program! We’re proud to introduce the newest member of the Erlanger Metabolic Center: the Childhood Healthy Eating and Active Living Center! The C-HEAL team is made up of Dr. Joani Jack, Pediatrician and...
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...
