This article is written in response to Bariatric News: vBloc Neurometabolic Therapy. How the vBloc Neurometabolic Therapy Works The vBloc is the first new medical device approved by the FDA in 2015. Delivered by a pacemaker-like device, the Maestro® Rechargeable System, vBloc Therapy works by blocking communication on the nerve, the
Celebrating Rachel's Journey Before & After DS I have been overweight since I was a child, and it is something I have struggled with all of my life. Coming from a family of obesity, food was our comfort. Being overweight was all that I knew about myself. I was the
It was my first year attending this important event, and I felt happy looking forward to the #OH2015 National Conference with great expectations. My Public Relations and Marketing Director, Joyce Palau, and Patient Specialist, Fatimeh Rosales, and I traveled from San Diego to the conference in North Carolina. After arriving,
People are changing their eating habits and finally the big food manufacturers are listening. They had to in order to keep up with competitors and the buying power of our collective purchasing dollars. The big food companies are responding to us, as customers, and how we want to eat! Is
I've been adding more veggies to my diet and last night I made this wonderful Veggi Spaghetti using julienne zucchini. The great thing about this recipe is that it is delicious, easy and fool-proof. You can measure out the amount of each ingredient to taste and meet your individual needs. By
You know the feeling… that deep grumble in your stomach reminding you that too much time has passed since your last meal (or snack), signaling your brain it is time to eat again. Many times these physical hunger cues are diminished right after you've had weight loss surgery. As you
January is Thyroid Awareness Month and prominent integrative physician, Dr. David Borenstein, shares 10 key facts about thyroid disease that everyone should know. Thyroid awareness is important anytime you have your annual physical or if you suspect you might have issues with your thyroid. Thyroid disease is a treatable condition.
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The perfect clean-eating appetizer. Slightly melting the Gorgonzola cheese keeps the pears & pecans on the sweet potato, and gives it an amazing delicious flavor. Vegetables are awesome to use as "vehicles" instead of processed carbs. Use this recipe as an appetizer or side dish. Sweet Potato Flats Recipe Prep
As a bariatric surgeon with 20 years of performing weight loss surgery procedures and 10 years performing the Duodenal Switch almost exclusively, I have come to know the pro’s and con’s of the various operations for weight loss. While the type of surgery performed and the way it is performed has changed
