by erlangerhealth | Jan 4, 2019 | Regain Health, Weight Loss
I first reached an unhealthy BMI in my 20s. My husband and I suffered through five years of infertility before conceiving our older son through IVF. The years of hormone injections and emotional eating, added to two pregnancies in under three years, left me with...
by Aimee Dyess, MS, RDN, LD, CDE | Jan 4, 2019 | 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...
by Charles Schmittdiel, Ph.D., Erlanger Behavioral Health | Dec 26, 2018 | 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...
by Heather Vega | Sep 25, 2018 | 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...
by erlangerhealth | 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...
by Daniel Cronk, MD | Sep 25, 2018 | 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...
