Danielle – Patient Advocate Duties
Friday, 04 October 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
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Nicole & Jason – Fad Diets & Trendy Workouts
Tuesday, 01 October 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Fad diets and trendy workouts typically don’t provide long-term weight loss results. Prior to his surgery, Jason spent hours and hours in the gym. He tried every supplement on the market. Nothing provided him the long-term sustained results he desired. Nicole experienced a similar struggle. She recalls attending a yoga class in New Orleans with
- Published in Patient Stories
More Evidence That Bariatric Surgery Lowers Heart Attack, Stroke Risk in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Tuesday, 01 October 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
New research from the Cleveland Clinic adds more evidence that people with type 2 diabetes and obesity can significantly reduce their risk of death and major cardiovascular events if they undergo weight loss or bariatric surgery. The results of the study were presented on September 2, 2019, at the European Society of Cardiology Congress and simultaneously published in
- Published in Exercise, In the News
Nicole & Jason – Genetically Prone to Obesity
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Many people view bariatric surgery as a procedure for patients considered to be “morbidly obese.” However, our practice offers weight loss options for patients looking to lose 50 pounds, 100 pounds, 150 pounds, all the way to 300-400 pounds. According to Nicole, many of her immediately family members struggled with obesity and, as a result,
- Published in Patient Stories
Nicole & Jason – Support from Family & Friends
Friday, 20 September 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Discussing bariatric surgery with friends and family can be tough. Many loved ones believe you look and feel fine and that surgery is too drastic for your circumstances. Jason experienced this conversation with his wife when he initially discussed the possibility of having the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. At the time, his wife did not think
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