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People enjoying pizza and beer to illustrate if you can have alcohol after weight loss surgery.

FAQS About Weight Loss Surgery: The Food Edition

There are quite naturally a lot of questions regarding bariatric surgery. We’ve covered a few frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Oregon Weight Loss Surgery blog. There are some questions that haven’t been answered yet, however. And while we were putting this piece together, we noticed that a lot of people ask food-related questions regarding…

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The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity in Weight Management

The role of exercise and physical activity in weight loss can’t be overstated. It is an absolutely critical component of maintaining a healthy weight and improving health and wellbeing — not just for a short time, but for a lifetime. Oregon Weight Loss Surgery recommends a routine of physical activity and exercise for all our…

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Low BMI Patients and Oregon Weight Loss Surgery

If you’ve looked through the Oregon Weight Loss Surgery website, you’ve probably noticed the section titled “Am I A Candidate?” This is the portion of the site in which we detail eligibility for weight loss surgery, information that is important for low BMI patients. (Quick side note: We encourage you to explore the OWLS website;…

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