We’ve heard this before and the latest study confirms that Weight Loss Surgery patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery have a higher risk of developing kidney stones. The reason is that the bypass surgery results in changes in their urine composition most likely due to the mal-absorption of various minerals via the bypass of the small intestine as part of their RnYGB surgery.
A new study, published in the March 2010 issue of The Journal of Urology, from research carried out by UT Southwestern Medical Centre found that some of these urinary changes place weight-loss surgery patients at higher risk Continue reading 'WLS Bypass Increases Risk for Kidney Stones'»
I use to love the “Made Simple” series of books. This is way before the “Books for Dummies” series of books, so I’m probably dating myself. Some how “Dummy Books” just don’t sit well with me. Call me old fashion, but I’d rather have a book or article that says, “Here – read this. We’ve taken the complicated out of the subject and make it simple to understand.”
So that’s what you get with this article. A new, simple and easy to understand look at carbohydrates and the glycemic index.
For decades now, many experts have urged over-weight people to seriously limit or eliminate carbohydrates altogether from their diets. We’ve been told that carbs are bad for us, especially if we’re obese. We’ve been told to go on protein diets , fat free, no carb diets and all kinds of other fads. Millions have been made selling all kinds of diet books, many of which are non-sustainable diets (you can’t live on them for the rest of your life) or even unhealthy diets to the point where they actually do us more harm than good.
Newswise — According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), obese teenage girls with a greater ratio of visceral fat (fat around internal organs) to subcutaneous fat (fat found just beneath the skin) are likely to have lower bone density than peers with a lower ratio of visceral to subcutaneous fat.
“Visceral fat is known to increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease in obese people,” said Madhusmita Misra, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital and senior author of the study. “Our study suggests that visceral fat may also have an impact on bone health. This finding is particularly relevant given the rising prevalence of obesity and recent studies suggesting a higher risk of fractures in some obese individuals.” Continue reading 'Different Fat Types Improve or Worsen Teen Girls Bone Mass'»
Is there such a thing as a pasta that dieters and weight conscious people can eat? What if you could lose weight and still eat noodles in all those great Italian dishes we love? Can there even be a carbohydrate that weight loss people can even look at, never mind put in their mouths? The answer is YES!
Here are some great videos from Canadian Dr. Melissa Hershberg on how to go shopping AND survive the required food break in the Food Court. It’s all about making the best choices. You might want to lose just a few pounds or many. Dieting and weight loss is difficult at the best of times. A visit to the mall can sabotage a whole week of dieting. Find out how to navigate the through the waiting sharks. Enjoy!
Read the rest of the article for videos part 2 and 3.
There’s an old saying, everyone knows it, ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try, and try again’. Good advice unless the task at hand happens to be going on a diet. When it comes to diets it should read, “Don’t try, don’t try again”. Now don’t get me wrong, if you’re overweight and intent on improving your health I’m not advocating giving up. What I’m saying is most fad diets will eventually do you more harm than good. Fear not, there is a solution.
The diet industry is largely about marketing. Psych you up, and give you a meal plan that drops your caloric intake by 50% or more and hope you see enough results in the first few months to keep you coming back for more. You will lose some weight, but maintaining the diet is usually not a reality, and a year later you will find yourself back to where you were, or even heavier. And the really bad news, now you have tricked your body to the point of impairing your own metabolism. Continue reading 'The Curse of the Yo-Yo Dieter'»
On Sunday April 25 something good is going to happen and you can be a part of it. Thousands of people are going together in Beacon Hill Park to run, walk and roll their way in the Times Colonist 10K. Two groups benefit from you participating in the 10K: the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Raise-A-Reader. But one individual will greatly benefit from participating – you. This is an opportunity for you to show the bariatric surgeon you are working with just how active you are in support of your health. Continue reading 'Run, Walk or Crawl 21st TC10K WLS-Biggest Losers Team'»
Often us website writers run into days and even weeks when the words just don’t seem to appear. The last 2 weeks have been like that for me. I’m the kind of guy that asks for help when I run into a road block, so I posted a message here on WL&S Support asking for some ideas. I got two really good ones. Janice suggested writing about “inspiration”. That got the juices flowing! I know about motivation, attitude AND inspiration. As a Life Coach, it’s hard to see the world as anything else than being at least half full. Then right behind Janice’s post was Heather’s post. She suggested the “bitter truth”. All the awful, dirty secrets associated to weight loss and the surgery alternatives for weight loss.
I must say – these two ideas seemed mutually exclusive. In fact for a few days, I’d say I was even more stymied that when I asked for help on the discussion forum. The good thing is that Janice and Heather have caused me to think and think hard! In the end, it all seems so crystal clear, maybe even a revelation! Continue reading 'Inspiration, Depression and Weight Loss'»
An amazing event is poised to take place March 27-28th in Victoria BC Canada. This 2 day conference has been in the making for more than 3 years. The brain child of the non-profit BCABA (British Columbia Advocacy Bariatric Association) this 1st conference on Weight Loss Surgery is shaping up to be an extraordinary culmination of information on all the aspects of obesity and weight loss surgery alternatives.
Obesity is now the biggest health risk factor for most Canadians. With more than 55% of us classified as over weight and 1 in 5 of us actually obese, no one can ignore this terrible health challenge any longer.
Whether you’re a health professional, politician, suffering with obesity or interested in the future of health for your family and fellow Canadians, you can’t afford to miss this opportunity. In our interview with BCABA President, Kris Greene, WLS Support was astounded to discover the depth, experience and knowledge of the health professionals and Weight Loss Surgery subject matter experts who will be presenting at the conference. Continue reading 'Canadian Convention – Bariatric Surgery'»
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We’ve heard this before and the latest study confirms that Weight Loss Surgery patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery have a higher risk of developing kidney stones. The reason is that the bypass surgery results in changes in their urine composition most likely due to the mal-absorption of various minerals via the bypass of the small intestine as part of their RnYGB surgery.
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