Category Archives: Gastric Sleeve
Dr. Emma Patterson interview on New Reflections Voice America online radio program! 9AM Pacific Saturday August 27, 2011
posted at 1:46 pmDr. Emma Patterson will be interviewed by Dr. Adam Rubinstein on Saturday August 27th on his online New Reflections radio program on the Voice America website to discuss the latest news in bariatric surgery.
Dr. Rubenstein’s show, New Reflections, starts at 9am Pacific Time and features a variety of all things aesthetic. From skin care products to treatments with injections to surgical options we’ll discuss anything and… Continue reading
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S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting
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Goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about your ideal future and motivation to turn your vision into reality – you are in control.
A useful way of making goals more powerful is to use the SMART mnemonic (always write goals down!):
S – Specific(or Significant)
M – Measurable (or Meaningful)
A – Attainable (or… Continue reading
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The art and science of weight loss, part 5
posted at 2:30 pmSo far in this series I have covered the fundamental science of weight loss. Put simply, if a person is able to consume fewer calories than they burn then they will lose weight, and calories are burned through a combination of exercise and basal metabolic rate. Unfortunately in the real world consuming fewer calories than are burned can be a difficult proposition, this is why only 5% of people achieve… Continue reading | 1 Comment
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CIGNA now covering Sleeve Gastrectomy
posted at 6:59 amCIGNA is the latest insurer in Oregon to confirm that they will now cover sleeve gastrectomy. They add to Aetena, United Healthcare, and ChampVA who already cover sleeve gastrectomy.
Sleeve gastrectomy is a relatively new weight loss operation, that has been performed in the US as a stand alone procedure since approximately the year 2000. It involves removing four fifths of the stomach to turn it from a… 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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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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