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What To Expect Several Years After Bariatric Surgery
We’re constantly reminding our patients that weight loss surgery is the beginning of a new a journey that they’ll be on for the rest of their lives. And there are so many good things that come from bariatric surgery, but there are some struggles, too. And we prefer to be honest with our patients. There’ll be some tough times, but that’s the same reason why we provide support groups all over the state–no one should go through their journey alone. Continue reading
How To Maintain Your New Weight After Bariatric Surgery
Many of our patients at the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence ask what they can do to ensure their new weight. While there are lots of things like continuing to eat smaller portions of healthier food and regularly exercising that are critical to maintaining weight loss, we understand that it’s more than just that. Continue reading
Secrets to Grilling Salmon and Maintaining Portion Control
At the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence, we strive to provide our patients with all the tools they’ll need for long-term success following weight loss surgery. Here Deb — nearly four years post-op — shares her secrets for the best grilled salmon and how she keeps herself from overeating. Continue reading
Tour the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence
Take a quick video tour of the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence and meet some the people who are working hard to help you every step of the way. Continue reading
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.