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Gastric sleeve surgeries continue to grow in popularity, so it’s no surprise that many of the patients at Oregon Weight Loss Surgery (OWLS) have questions about it. We’ve found that the most [...]

Oregon Weight Loss Surgery (OWLS) offers a variety of procedures for those seeking relief from obesity and weight-related problems — from gastric banding and bypass to gastric sleeves and [...]

There are several options for weight loss surgery. One newer procedure that’s growing in popularity is the sleeve gastrectomy (or gastric sleeve). In a gastric sleeve procedure, the majority of [...]

Let’s say you’ve decided you’re a candidate for weight-loss surgery. You’ve considered the pros and cons; you’re familiar with the benefits and risks associated with weight-loss surgical [...]

Exercise offers the benefits of strengthening your mind and body while helping you lose weight. Even if you are feeling strong within a few days after surgery, be kind to your body and slowly [...]

Every decision of your day contributes to your overall health. Consciously and subconsciously, you are constantly telling your body how you want it to look and feel.

With tons of produce back in season, your diet just got way more colorful The weather’s warm, the flowers are blooming, farmer’s markets are in full swing…this all means one thing: summer is here!

As little as 10 minutes of exercise per day has benefits. That’s good to know if you struggle to find time for physical activity. And, who doesn’t? Between work and family, most of us [...]

Our patients have tried more diets than you can name. Mostly, two things happen: they see an immediate drop, and then the weight gradually comes back on; or, they see zero results at all. The [...]