Posted by Dr. Rachael Keilin+ I recently shared an insight that I’ve gleaned from my patients – that many women think lifting weights will “bulk them up” and make them bigger. The truth is that muscle is more dense than fat and the bigger the percentage of your body weight that comes from muscle, the [...]
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Question: After Lap Band surgery, when can I start doing sit-ups? Answer by Dr. Mark Watson, weight loss surgeon. This is a great question before surgery. To us, it means that you not only are concerned about taking care of yourself after surgery, but also there is the promise of seeing someone who will be [...]
My daughter had lapband surgery a year ago, she has lost 150lbs which may sound great,but she can’t even keep water down. How much damage is she doing to her body? I’m concerned that she is DYING TO BE THIN!!!!! She is 5ft4in and weighs maybe 110 lbs. Arvada, CO Answer by Dr. Ron Hekier, [...]
Please help me….I’ve contacted my doctor about this but they say that if i’m following their diet I should be losing….. as if I’m lying to them!!!!! Here’s my calories minus exercise for the last month…they tell me that “scientifically” I should be losing… I KNOW THAT! the point is I’m NOT, sooooo what’s wrong…. [...]
I’m considering weight loss surgery, and I found a breast lump. Should I have the LapBand procedure? Armstrong, MO Answer by Dr. Ron Hekier, general and bariatric surgeon. I can’t give you specific advice but here are some general thoughts. When a woman finds a breast mass we would often want to evaluate it with [...]
I was wondering if anyone here has been having problems with excess skin since weight loss? I have been developing a horrendous rash on my belly from the skin fold — anyone have suggestions on how to clear this up or better yet … My insurance will not cover a tummy tuck but I have [...]
Hello, I went to see the weight loss surgeon, and he suggests the sleeve or gastric bypass. I talked about the lapband, but he says the insurance companies feel it is too invasive and the sleeve would be better. He also stated if I have the lap band I can never have starches, potatoes, rice, [...]
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