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Going Back to Work After Bariatric Surgery
Many of the patients that we see here at the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence have been unable to work for a number of years due to their health and physical condition. And–believe it or not–going back to work for these patients is really exciting. It offers a new sense of independence and purpose–as you see here with Rhonda. Continue reading
Back-Up Meals You Can Keep in Your Car
From time to time we all find ourselves in situations where we’re eating a meal away from our normal eating locations, and often there’s just no telling what’s in the food provided. At the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence, we understand that trying to figure out a last minute meal alternative can be tricky. That’s why we asked Deb to share a few tips about how to be prepared for these unexpected meals. Watch the video to find out what non-perishable food items she keeps in her car as she’s on … Continue reading
Eat Breakfast to Avoid Weight Gain
Three years after weight loss surgery at the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence, Deb shares some of the ways she been able to keep the pounds off. In this particular video, Deb discusses the importance of breakfast–and includes a few tips on healthy ways to eat on-the-go in the in the morning. Continue reading
Making Summer Plans to Finally Wear Shorts
Now that it’s warm enough to be considered summer here in Indiana, our patients will be experiencing lots of things for the first time in years. Find out what Rhonda’s the most excited about this summer–hint: it doesn’t have anything to do with exercise. Continue reading
Fitting into a Small After Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery is a tool, and that the weight loss is a process that looks a little different for everyone. Kathy’s just about five pounds away from her final weight loss goal. And as you can see in this video, she’s awfully happy about it–and she looks fantastic! She’s thrilled about fitting into a small and the new life she’s tapped into after having bariatric surgery at the Carmel, Indiana St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence.
What’ll Life be Like a Couple of Years After Bariatric Surgery?
At the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence in Carmel, Indiana we think it’s incredibly important that our patients are well informed about how weight loss surgery works–you don’t just wake up skinny. But we also want our patients to know that–if they stick with the program–they really can reach and maintain a healthy weight. We’ll be posting a series of installments with Deb–like this one–to give you a feel for what life is like once you’ve stopped losing and started maintaining your new weight.
Getting Enough Protein After Bariatric Surgery
When you have weight loss surgery, you have to make quite a few changes. And one of the major ones is your diet. At the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence, we provide our patients with a wide variety of tools to help them make the necessary adjustments in their diets. All of the diets are extremely high in protein to help your body heal after surgery, but every patient’s specific diet will vary a little depending on what they need most. And every patient–as you can see here with Bruce–learns … Continue reading
Taking the Stairs is Significantly Easier After Weight Loss
Excess weight can make normal tasks like taking stairs extremely difficult. But at the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence, we’re in the business of helping people reclaim their bodies and their lives. Watch here as April discusses her exercise routines and find out how she feeling about her new found strength.
Losing 100 Pounds Boosts Confidence in Physical Abilities
One of the best things about weight loss surgery is doing all the things you never thought possible. Here Bruce tells us about some of the experiences he’s having now that he would never have even considered a year ago–including participating in community events around Carmel, Indiana and hiking around the Indianapolis area.