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Quarantine Survival Guide: Staying Healthy to Prepare for Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Quarantine Survival Guide: Staying Healthy to Prepare for Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Read time: 3 minutes TL;DR If you’re new to working out, start with small 20-minute workouts and set a daily step goal. Avoid the temptations of quarantine, and swap out your alcohol beverages of choice with water. Instead of ordering take...
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Posted March 26, 2020 | by rally |in Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Health & Weight Loss Tips, Health Tips
Pros & Cons of Cash Pay for Bariatric Surgery

Pros & Cons of Cash Pay for Bariatric Surgery

Read time: 3-5 minutes TL;DR Approval and funding for weight loss surgery through insurance can be a grueling, time-consuming process, and even qualified patients may be denied coverage Bariatric surgery cash pay options give patients quick...
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Posted January 15, 2020 | by rally |in Uncategorized
How to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays

How to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays

Read Time: 2 ½ minutes TL;DR Avoid the classic holiday comfort foods and opt for healthier seasonal food options such as whole cranberries, butternut squash, multicolored cauliflower, and warm spices. Try to avoid hanging around the appetizer...
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Posted November 19, 2019 | by rally |in Health & Weight Loss Tips, Health Tips

Benefits of Yoga for Weight Loss

Benefits of Yoga for Weight Loss
    Read time: 3 minutes TL;DR We suggest our patients consider yoga as a weight-loss tool. Yoga is a physical activity, but the intensity of the exercise depends on the style. Yoga is also a powerful tool for stress management. Yoga...
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Posted October 22, 2019 | by rally |in Uncategorized
How to Prepare for Weight Loss Surgery: Mental Challenges

How to Prepare for Weight Loss Surgery: Mental Challenges

Read time: 3-4 minutes TL;DR Even as you prepare physically for weight loss surgery, it’s also important to prepare mentally. Rapid weight loss after surgery can lead to mental challenges, so it’s important to have a support system in...
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Posted July 17, 2019 | by rally |in Health & Weight Loss Tips
Nutritional Deficiencies and How to Avoid Them

Nutritional Deficiencies and How to Avoid Them

Read time: 4 minutes TL;DR Your body needs a variety of vitamins and minerals to function properly. A nutritional deficiency develops when you don’t consume adequate amounts of nutrients. Nutritional deficiencies can also result from your...
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Posted May 7, 2019 | by admin |in Health & Weight Loss Tips

The Gastric Sleeve Surgery Process

The gastric sleeve procedure is an outpatient, minimally invasive surgery that can help qualified patients achieve long-term weight loss. Performed laparoscopically, a portion of the stomach is safely removed with only four small incisions in the...
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Start-to-Finish Guide on Weight Loss Surgery

Start-to-Finish Guide on Weight Loss Surgery

Read time: 5 minutes TL;DR The gastric sleeve procedure is an outpatient, minimally invasive surgery that can help qualified patients lose weight. Dr. Borland uses a laparoscopic method and advanced technology to remove a portion of the stomach...
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Posted January 15, 2019 | by admin |in Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Everything You Need To Know About Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Everything You Need To Know About Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Read Time: 5 minutes TL;DR To qualify for the surgery, you need a BMI of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 or higher along with one or more obesity-related diseases such as high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, etc. Dr. Borland specializes in...
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Posted October 22, 2018 | by admin |in Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Low-Impact Exercise vs. High-Intensity Training for Weight Loss

Low-Impact Exercise vs. High-Intensity Training for Weight Loss
Read time: 4  minutes TL;DR A combination of low-impact exercise and high-intensity training is ideal for weight loss. The impact of certain exercises can have a jarring effect on the body, particularly on weight-bearing joints like the knees and...
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Posted September 10, 2018 | by admin |in Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Health Benefits of the Gastric Sleeve Procedure

Health Benefits of the Gastric Sleeve Procedure

Read time: 5 minutes TL;DR The gastric sleeve is a  minimally invasive surgery that makes the stomach smaller so patients feel full with less food and are able to successfully lose weight after surgery.  Type 2 diabetes can go into remission...
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Posted August 14, 2018 | by admin |in Gastric Sleeve Surgery
How To Lose Weight with a Busy Schedule

How To Lose Weight with a Busy Schedule

Read Time: 4 minutes TL;DR Making small changes to your diet can add up over time, helping you to gradually improve your eating habits. Drink water, consume fiber and avoid processed foods to kickstart changes in your diet. You don’t have...
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