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Lose 100+ pounds and maintain your weight loss

How to Lose 100+ Pounds and Keep it Off

When you need to lose 100+ pounds, getting started on a weight loss plan can be daunting. Most of our patients tell us that the weight gain happened over a period of several years, but it is one triggering event that acts as a “wake-up call” to their health. They might’ve held a little extra […]
1 year ago
How to lose weight without exercising after bariatric surgery

How to Lose Weight After Bariatric Surgery Without Exercising

After bariatric surgery, strenuous exercise can be very challenging depending on your mobility. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t lead a healthy life. Thankfully, there are ways you can lose weight without exercise after bariatric surgery and without following an intense workout routine. We put together the following advice to help you lose weight when […]
1 year ago
Diabetes Treatment Options

Treating Diabetes Through Lifestyle Changes

The primary goal of diabetes treatment and management is to manage the blood sugar/glucose levels better while avoiding drops in the glucose levels to the degree that the patient develops symptomatic hypoglycemia.  Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death worldwide and is the most expensive long-term disease to treat. In the US, where the […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
How to Avoid Weight Regain after Bariatric Surgery

4 Practical Tips to Avoid Weight Regain after Bariatric Surgery

A common misconception surrounding weight loss surgery is that it is a permanent fix. Although surgery can help patients lose weight at an otherwise faster rate than they would with diet and exercise, it will not keep the weight off forever—patients must maintain a healthy lifestyle.  As a bariatric surgeon, I have seen many patients […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
Drink Water for Weight Loss

Wellness Based Tips to Avoid Regain after Weight Loss Surgery

The journey to weight loss surgery is long and requires a lot of effort, possibly even a lot of money, so regaining weight after surgery can feel entirely defeating. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, more than 50 percent of patients will end up regaining a small percentage of their excess body […]
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago
How Sleep Impacts your Health and Helps with Weight Loss

How Sleep can Help You Achieve Optimal Health and Weight Loss

Getting a good night’s rest is an essential aspect of achieving overall wellness. Sleep is the time when your body can heal and repair itself and impacts many of your bodily functions, including your mood, mental clarity, immune system, weight, and overall health. The Science of Sleep While you sleep, your body cycles through four […]
Dr. Francisco Jacome Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago

Expected Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery

In the field of weight loss surgery, four standard bariatric procedures help patients lose weight and keep the weight off—the Gastric Band, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, and Duodenal Switch. In last week’s blog, we pointed out the critical differences between these procedures and highlighted some risks and benefits of each operation. 
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
2 years ago

Foods Hindering Weight Loss after Bariatric Surgery

Despite what you may think, all “healthy” foods are not created equal. The food industry has spent billions of dollars on marketing certain foods that they claim to be “healthy”. And unless you are doing your own research on food nutrition and food science, you are likely falling prey to this form of information dissemination. 
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago
heart rate training fitness for overweight women

Heart Rate Zone Training for Fat Loss and Improved Health

Your heart is one of the most important muscles in your body. Although many people don’t look at it as a muscle because they can not artificially see it. Targeting your heart rate zone during exercise is a great “muscle building” attribute you can bring to the table. Simply put, your heart rate is the […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
3 years ago