Anyone who lives in hurricane or tornado country knows that the time to get their emergency kit of food, water, flashlights and first-aid supplies together is long before the storm season starts. That way, they are prepared should an emergency strike, and they don’t have to waste valuable time looking for the essentials in the midst of a crisis. Continue reading Preparing Your Life Emergency Kit

David Phelps
Star Tribune - March 25, 2006

As insurers balk at paying for stomach-shrinking surgery, doctors fear they are losing power to make medical decisions.

It’s a new twist in the battle of the bulge.

So many overweight Minnesotans are seeking obesity surgery that insurers struggling to control the cost of the procedure are getting in disputes with health-care providers, who say the companies are taking medical decisions away from doctors and their patients. Continue reading Bills Come Due for Obesity Operations

CNN.com
Wednesday, March 22, 2006

CHICAGO, Illinois (Reuters) — Weight loss surgery has the added benefit of dropping high blood pressure levels as it slims morbidly obese patients, according to a new study. Continue reading Obesity Surgery May Cut Hypertension

By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter

WEDNESDAY, March 22 (HealthDay News) — Weight loss surgery, called bariatric surgery, has become an increasingly popular solution to obesity, but as with any invasive procedure, there are some risks, according to a new report. Continue reading Weight Loss Surgery Not Without Risks

TIFFANY ST. MARTIN
Herald Staff Writer - March 23, 2006
Eileen Gentile’s family planned to take a cruise to Europe this summer, but they thought the money they’d set aside could be better spent - on Gentile’s well-being.

They opted to postpone their trip and spend the saved money on a weight-loss surgery new to Manatee Memorial Hospital. Gentile underwent the minimally invasive procedure March 3 - just the second day doctors performed Lap Band surgery at the Bradenton hospital. Continue reading Lap Band arrives in Manatee

I’ll admit that I’m spoiled. You probably are, too. That’s because in this fast-food, self-serve, 24-hour, 800-number, microwave-safe, Shopping Network world we all live in, we’ve become accustomed to instant gratification. Along the way, we’ve lost the thrill of the journey and all we can see is the destination.

The problem arises when we try to apply that line of thinking it to more “weighty” matters. The “see it, want it, get it” mentality can quickly become a “see it, want it, EAT IT” compulsion if we’re not careful. Continue reading The Journey Is the Destination

This roasted bird ain’t no chicken to your taste buds. The herbs and garlic add so much flavor that leftovers are perfect cut up into a nice salad or eaten cold as a delicious protein packed snack. And, of course, chicken is low in fat–especially roasted–so dig in!

Continue reading Italian Herb-Roasted Chicken in Tomato-Basil Sauce

BY TAMMIE SMITH
TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER
Feb 25, 2006

From 1998 to 2002, the number of weight-loss surgeries in the United States went from 13,365 to 72,177, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association last year. The total number of weight-loss surgeries was expected to top 100,000 in 2003.

Current estimates are that about 140,000 of the procedures will be done this year. Continue reading Weight loss surgery on the rise in U.S.

I happened across a blog TheMorbidMe that is extremely well writen and has two really excellent post about weight loss surgery myths. Please stop by and read his accounts on gastric bypass surgery realities.

Tags: gastric bypass, bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery insurance, obesity surgery, lap band

Launch a fiesta of flavor in your mouth with this healthy Mexican coastal favorite. This recipe allows you to easily eat a 1/2 portion and have 100% of the exciting flavor. Feel free to change out the seafood to your favorite. BBQ shrimp is a fantastic variation. Continue reading Spicy Seafood Fajitas

Business First of Buffalo
6:53 AM EST Tuesday March 7, 2006
The University at Buffalo is preparing to embark on what’s being billed as a landmark study on obesity. Continue reading University at Buffalo to launch $5M obesity study

By Sally Squires
Washingtonpost.com
Tuesday, March 7, 2006

“Today” show weatherman Al Roker and singer Carnie Wilson are likely to have a lot more company in the once-exclusive ranks of those who have had weight-loss surgery. Continue reading Choosing the Knife - Weight Loss Surgery

BY: JIM MUIR
THE SOUTHERN

BENTON ILLINOIS - Everybody has experienced one of those awkward moments when somebody speaks to you and calls you by name, and you’re completely caught off guard because you’re convinced you’ve never seen that person before in your life.

That exact situation happened to me recently - with quite an unusual twist. Continue reading Benton Man Rediscovers Himself After Life-Changing Weight Loss Surgery

Victoria Texas
March 6, 2006
PATRICK BRENDEL - Victoria Advocate

The Citizens Bariatric Center gained special certification just in time to comply with new Medicare guidelines that surgeon B. Dean McDaniel feels will help lead to better care for the extremely obese, most of whom have no recourse to weight loss but surgery. Continue reading Citizens Receives Weight Loss Surgery Certification

Hi, my name is Dana. I am 41 years old and had RNY WLS on February 21, 2005. I started this journey on January 14, 2005 weighing 260.5 lbs. As of my 8 month anniversary I weigh 136 lbs, and would never have thought it possible to lose 124.5 lbs in such a short time. I have so much energy today and NO co-morbidities, yea. I thank God and my surgeon EVERYDAY for giving me my life back, no more just existing, I’m Living and Lovin’ Life.

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