Monthly Archives: April 2010
The art and science of weight loss, part 2
posted at 8:47 amFor the second part in this series of the science behind weight loss I will explore how to achieve a calorie deficit through decreased intake and increased physical activity.
As I discussed last week, in order to loose one pound per week, it is necessary to average a 500 calorie energy deficit per day. The easiest way do do this is by some combination of reduced calorie intake, and… Continue reading | 5 Comments
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Comments now working!
posted at 12:59 pmWe are pleased to report that the ability to leave comments on our blog is now working. We are sorry for the delay in activating this feature, but would like to encourage lively discussion and feedback. We will moderate the comments to ensure that this forum remains safe and non-judgemental.
We look forward to hearing your opinions… Continue reading
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Vitamins after Weight Loss Surgery
posted at 8:13 amA number of our gastric bypass patients have been telling us that our recommended iron tablets can be difficult to get. Unfortunately it is difficult to find one particular iron tablet that is routinely stocked by pharmacies. If you have difficulty obtaining Niferex from you pharmacy we suggest one of these two options:
- Ask your pharmacist for an over the counter iron fumarate or iron gluconate. These are
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The art and science of weight loss, part 1
posted at 12:41 pmIn this series of posts I plan to cover the fundamentals of weight loss, the effect of surgery, and the other relevant issues. Although many people know the fundamentals, they are an important background to how surgery works and how to maximise weight loss and so I will recap them first. I want to present a framework to show how the human body gains or looses weight, why we can… Continue reading | 5 Comments
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Eugene clinic for April
posted at 6:47 pmOur Eugene outreach clinic this month is scheduled for Monday the 19th. If you need to be seen, or just haven’t been seen in a while, and this is more convenient for you, please phone 503-227-5050 to make an appointment. This is a great opportunity for lap band or gastric bypass follow-up. If you are having any problems or concerns following your weight loss… Continue reading
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SPIDER Lap Band
posted at 8:36 amOn Friday, Dr Patterson became the first surgeon on the west coast to perform a lap band using the new SPIDER surgical device. The SPIDER Band is a revolutionary device that allows surgery such as adjustable gastric banding or gallbladder removal to be safely performed through a single small incision. This means patients have fewer scars, and potentially a faster recovery.
If you… Continue reading
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Bariatric Surgery and Fertility
posted at 12:46 pmFertility is an important issue for women undergoing weight loss surgery. There are strong associations between body weight and infertility, insulin resistance and diabetes. Although fertility is not often the primary motivating factor for bariatric surgery, there is strong evidence that it improves post-operatively. Irregular menstrual cycles and polycyctic ovarian syndrome are also very likely to improve after weight loss surgery.
A related issue is contraception. Oral contraceptive pills… Continue reading | 2 Comments
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