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If you’re ready to start your weight loss journey with surgery, we understand the significance of the decision you’re making. It requires careful consideration and thorough research. While weight loss surgery can be life-changing, you need to gather as much information as possible before committing to the procedure. Here at...
In the realm of weight loss surgeries, gastric bypass stands out as a transformative option if you’re dealing with severe obesity. The procedure involves reconfiguring your digestive system to promote weight loss, and while you may have heard of remarkable success stories, the question lingers: Does it really work? Here...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Do you tend to finish your meal while others are just halfway through? Do you wonder why you seem to have a never-ending appetite, while your friends or family feel full after just a few bites? No one understands this issue better than our bariatric medical team at Peachtree Surgical...
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, can be a life-changing procedure if you’re struggling with obesity. But the journey to better health doesn't end with the surgery itself. Our bariatric medical team at Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics in Atlanta, Georgia, wants you to experience success in your desire...
The human stomach is a remarkable organ capable of expanding and contracting to accommodate varying amounts of food. But you may not realize you’re stretching your stomach, which can lead to increased appetite and potential overeating. Here at Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics in Atlanta, Georgia, our bariatric medical team understands...
Losing weight through surgery is a significant achievement, but the journey doesn't end there. Weight loss surgery, such as gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, is a powerful tool to help you shed excess pounds, but maintaining those results requires effort, commitment, and lifestyle changes. Here, our expert bariatric medical professionals...
Bariatric surgery, particularly sleeve gastrectomy, has become a popular option for those looking to achieve significant weight loss and improve their overall health. But the journey to a healthier you doesn't end with the surgery itself. You discover that you need a sleeve retightening procedure to optimize your results and...
Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics is recognized by Atlanta Best Media as an institution with Best Bariatric Surgery Practice. This distinguishes the achievements of Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics as the best in Georgia due to its cutting-edge service and quality customer commitment. With over 35 years of excellent bariatric care in...
If you’ve been struggling to lose weight, rest assured that you’re not alone. At least 30% of Americans are overweight and over 40% are considered obese. Unfortunately, diet alone is often not enough to help you lose and keep off extra weight, especially as you age. Factors like lifestyle, your...
Lap-Band® surgery is a minimally invasive surgical weight loss tool that helps you lose weight by restricting how much food your stomach can hold, allowing you to eat less at every meal. While Lap-Band surgery is minimally invasive, there are pros and cons to consider. At Peachtree Surgical & Bariatric,...
While weight loss surgery can lead to significant weight loss and improvements in your overall health, it’s not a guarantee against weight regain. In fact, 20-25% of bariatric surgery patients regain a considerable amount of weight. Contributing to weight regain after bariatric surgery are everything from diet and lifestyle to emotional factors and physiological...
Weight-loss surgery can be an effective treatment for people who have obesity or weight-related medical conditions and who are unable to meet their weight-loss goals with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise alone. But undergoing surgery may feel daunting for a variety of reasons. For example, you may wish...
If you live with obesity, you may be aware of the social challenges associated with it, such as finding clothes that fit and dealing with the burden of being stigmatized by others because of your weight. But carrying excess pounds can take a toll on your health, too. In fact,...
Weight-loss surgery may be a good treatment option for some patients. Not only does it help with weight loss, but it can lower the risk of certain weight-related chronic diseases. Or if you already have a weight-related condition, weight-loss surgery could reduce its impact on your health. But not everyone...
Insulin is a hormone that makes it possible for your body to use food for energy. It is a naturally occurring hormone produced by your pancreas, which is an organ located in your abdomen. You probably know that insulin plays an important part in the development — and sometimes the...
Lap-Band® surgery is one of several types of weight-loss surgery that can help you lose excess pounds when lifestyle changes alone, such as healthy eating and exercise, don’t bring about significant weight changes. Like endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, gastric sleeve surgery, and laparoscopic gastric bypass, Lap-Band surgery may be the recommended...
If obesity or weight-related health conditions have you considering weight loss surgery, you probably know that surgery offers many potential benefits. For example, surgery can help with health problems such as Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and heart disease. Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, may even extend...
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is an effective treatment strategy for people who live with significant amounts of excess weight. It can be especially beneficial if you have weight-related medical conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. But even though bariatric surgery...
Are you tired of struggling to lose excess pounds? Do you have medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or obstructive sleep apnea that are exacerbated by obesity? If so, weight loss surgery could offer you a treatment option to improve your health and your outlook on life. There...
Are you struggling to bring your weight to a healthy level? Do you fear that if you don’t lose weight, your health will suffer? Or perhaps it is already suffering because of your weight. Have your efforts to shed excess weight fallen short? If so, you may be ready to...
If you’re looking to lose a significant amount of weight, having weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is just the first step. After your Lap-Band® surgery or other procedure, you will achieve long-term weight loss by following a healthy diet and exercise program. At Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics in Atlanta, Georgia, our team...
If you are interested in the results that bariatric surgery can provide but are reluctant or unable to have surgery, you may want to consider endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, a nonsurgical procedure that offers benefits similar to weight loss surgery but without an operation. Like traditional gastric sleeve surgery, endoscopic sleeve...
Bariatric surgery offers a lifeline to people who are living with obesity and obesity-related health conditions. In addition to helping with weight loss, bariatric surgery can improve medical issues such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and heart disease. But in order to receive long-term benefits from bariatric surgery, you...
Obesity is a serious problem among teens. It affects about 22% of young people ages 12-19. Obesity rates are even higher among Black and Hispanic teens. Obesity can affect teens in many ways. Not only does it increase their risk of bullying and depression, but it can raise their chances of developing...
If you’re interested in having weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, you undergo several types of evaluations before the procedure. Your health providers thoroughly analyze your medical health with a series of checkups and tests. And you also receive a psychological evaluation to assess your emotional health. Why...
More and more people are turning to weight loss surgery as a treatment for serious weight problems. Also called bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery is an effective, long-term treatment for severe obesity and some of the health problems that it can cause. But even though weight loss surgery is generally considered safe for...
Obesity is such a common condition in the United States that more than 42% of Americans are obese. If you’re one of them, you may think of it as a lifestyle or appearance issue. Because of your obesity, for example, you may have trouble fitting into the clothes you like. ...
Hormones are chemical messengers within your body. These specialized molecules play a crucial role in many of your body’s functions. They travel between cells, tissues, and organs, influencing everything from digestion and metabolism to growth, reproduction, and sexual desire. They can even affect your mood. When hormone levels become unbalanced,...
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is an effective way to successfully reduce weight. It can provide a range of health benefits, including improving Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other chronic health conditions. But health care providers recommend weight loss surgery only for people...
Bariatric (weight loss) surgery can be a successful strategy to help with weight loss for people with obesity or weight-related health conditions. It offers a safe, effective, reliable way to lose weight if you can't lose it through lifestyle changes alone. But weight loss surgery isn't a miracle cure. It...
Weight loss surgery is an excellent first step toward a lifetime of lower weight and better health. But it's only a first step. After you have weight loss surgery, it's important to make lifestyle choices that help you maintain your results. Regaining weight isn't just a cosmetic issue. If you...
Weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. You have more surgical options than ever before. And according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, weight loss surgery is the most effective, most long-lasting treatment for severe obesity. But even though it’s very...
When you eat or drink, food and beverages travel to your stomach through a tube known as your esophagus. Once they arrive in your stomach, food and liquid mix with highly acidic digestive juices that break them down. After you eat, food and drink are supposed to stay in your...
If you’ve tried years of dieting only to fail over and over again, and your weight continues to be a problem, gastric sleeve surgery may be a good option for you. During gastric sleeve surgery, your stomach is made smaller to hold less food, leading you to feel fuller quicker...
Ghrelin is a hormone produced, in part, by the fundus in upper part of the pre-bariatric surgery stomach. It is of particular interest because it is known to regulate hunger. Theoretically, if you remove the production of the hunger hormone, a patient will be less hungry and lose weight as...
Having weight loss surgery is only the beginning. Anyone who has visited us for a preoperative consultation will be reminded of this more than once. Not because we are trying to convince you that bariatric surgery is not the right option, but rather we want you to understand that it is not...
Prebiotics and probiotics have been around forever. The foods we eat – yogurts, fermented foods and much, much more all contain varying amounts of beneficial bacteria and foods that support them. Over the past several decades, as we have improved our understanding of the human gut and how it affects...
This article is very interesting because it offers some perspective on the degree to which our children and adolescents have succumbed to the silent killer – a disease that causes all sorts of problems throughout the body : type 2 diabetes. The primary cause, as with adults, is excess weight...
We wanted to highlight this article because the link between certain forms of cancer and excess weight is becoming every clearer. Indeed, the study referenced in this article has made the connection – using their own methodology – between obesity and the increased virulence of papillary thyroid cancer. Ultimately, beyond...
In this article, the rising costs of obesity are explored as they relate to the entire population of the United States. The article postures that we as a nation bear the brunt of the $150-190 billion a year cost of obesity through higher health insurance premiums and government expense. It...
Dumping Syndrome is a fairly common result of gastric bypass patients eating high fat or high sugar foods after surgery. Dumping can also happen as a result of drinking water or other liquids during a meal rather than between meals. Generally speaking, dumping syndrome is not a life-threatening emergency, but...
Have you ever found yourself looking in the fridge or eating shortly after a large meal, almost as if you hadn’t just eaten? We all have once in a while and for most of us, this phenomenon is called head hunger. Head hunger is a mental, rather than physical, hunger...
Because gastric bypass not only modifies the stomach pouch, but also the small intestine, patients who undergo the procedure may need to supplement their diet. Supplements may include some or all of the following vitamins & minerals: iron, vitamin B12, calcium, protein and others (please speak to your nutritionist for guidelines). The...
Have a look at this very interesting article about waist-to-height ratio as a predictor of cardiometabolic risk. The article, citing a recent study, posits that the waist-to-height-ratio is a better predictor of this risk than waist circumference or Body Mass Index, two very popular measures of obesity and cardiovascular risk....
Medical weight loss, also known as physician supervised weight loss, is a non-surgical option for those who do not qualify for bariatric surgery, those who wish to lose between 10 and 30% of their excess body weight or bariatric surgery patients who wish to enhance their weight loss after surgery....
By Elizabeth Engasser Disclaimer: Before having your child begin any exercise, please check with your child’s pediatrician or your primary care physician to ensure you’re choosing a safe and effective exercise routine. In an age of smartphones and tablets, encouraging people to get moving and exercise can be a challenging...
The Link Between Obesity and CancerBy Taraneh Soleymani, MD According to the 2011-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survery, 68.5 percent of adults in the United States has excess weight (Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25-29.9 kg/m2), 34.9 percent were affected by obesity (BMI 30-39.9 kg/m2( and 6.4 percent had...
By Cassie I. Story, RD It wasn’t until the cat nudged my leg that I realized my plate was empty. I had been in a trance of sorts. I was watching while uploading a picture of my breakfast to Instagram, mindlessly devouring my plate of eggs. Did I really just...
Suppose you went to the grocery store and asked for ground beef. The butcher gives you a package and says it’s a great buy at their new special pricing. Great deal right? Only when you get home you find that the ground beef is only 25% meat and the rest...
One of the questions we’re often asked is whether you can eat out after bariatric surgery. The answer is, “Yes, but use caution.” Eating out can be a source of an extra hundred, or even thousand calories at each and every meal. This is often due to large portion sizes...
A recent Cornell University study published in Science Translational Medicine has shown a correlation between obesity and changes in breast tissue that can lead to a myriad of diseases, including cancer. The study also shows that the prognosis for obese women with breast cancer is worse than those who are not obese....
Did you think that weight loss surgery would help you solve your wild “appetite” issues for a life-time? I bet it didn’t take long to realize that it didn’t. Sure, surgery may “tame” them for a while but soon they return, and sometimes with a vengeance. So, if weight loss...
Toward the end of 2015 Dr. Duncan implanted the first ORBERATM Intragastric Balloon in Georgia. The patient, a working mom from Atlanta named Latonya, sees the intragastric balloon as an effective tool for fighting the excess weight that has been plaguing her since she had her children. The intragastric balloon represents...
We’ve seen it on TV, heard about it on the radio and read it online. Pretty much every diet and fitness medium references the Body Mass Index or BMI. The Body Mass Index has become the standard by which we measure obesity – by comparing height to weight ratios of...
Eating more fruits and vegetables is generally a good idea, but this alone is not likely to help you lose weight, a new review of studies suggests.Researchers analyzed previous research on weight loss and increased fruit and vegetable intake, which included data on more than 1,200 people. The investigators found...
When it comes to eating well, meal planning is one of the easiest things you can do to set yourself up for success. The beauty of it is there are no rules and, you can’t really mess it up. The key is just to start, and to set aside a...
The Northside support group begins promptly at 6:30 and runs until 7:45. Attendees are welcome to arrive as early as 6:10 to visit with one another prior to the start of the group.
Have you had bariatric surgery? Has your weight loss slowed or stopped? Are you no longer seeing results, and don’t understand why? Well… you most likely need to learn how to stop weight-loss plateau. Weight loss, after bariatric surgery, is very significant early on; this typically occurs because the body...
With the holidays quickly approaching we thought it would be a good idea to post some holiday gift ideas for our bariatric patients. Below is a list of some good ideas that most bariatric patients would benefit from having and would help them throughout their weight loss journey. Key Points:...
After bariatric surgery, patients experience permanent changes to their digestive system in the way that nutrients are absorbed and processed. It’s important for both patients and their physicians to understand the role of ongoing nutritional support so they can maintain good health. This series of articles will focus on the...
Ban the F-Word: Fat-Shamingby James Zervios, OAC Vice Presideant of Marketing and Communcations The fight to end fat-shaming always seems to be instantly met with resistance. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) took on a high-profile issue with the “Dr. Ken” show, starring real life doctor Ken Jeong. Within minutes of...
Make Sure You Know these Symptoms. If you eat a balanced, whole-food diet like the one described in my nutrition plan, you’re probably getting adequate amounts of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to function. If not (and this applies to the majority of the U.S. population), there’s a...
Many individuals who participate in aerobic activity do so to improve their cardiovascular endurance and to burn calories. Many also train to develop strength and build lean muscle tissue. Unfortunately, flexibility training is the one element of the fitness routine that’s often neglected, despite its important contributions to overall function,...
Ingredients: 2 cups pre-chopped peeled butternut squash 6 tablespoons water 2 cups baby kale 1 teaspoon canola oil ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup canned unsalted black beans; rinsed and drained 4 (8-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas 6 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 1 ½ cups) Cooking spray Directions: Heat...
Ingredients: 3-4 cups diced cooked chicken 1 pound pork sausage 1 stalk celery, chopped fine 1 tablespoon onion, chopped 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 16 ounce bag frozen cauliflower, cooked well and drained 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded Salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Paprika, optional Directions: Brown...
Author: Sassy Southern Yankee Recipe type: Low Carb Pizza Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 Pound of Ground Chicken ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese ¼ Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning Blend (or just a bit of Oregano...
When thinking of fall, many think of cool air, crunchy leaves and football. It’s also time to start thinking of the variety of fall vegetables available, such as carrots, pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes and kale. When fall comes around, a whole new crop of seasonal vegetables are available to you....
Ingredients 1 large spaghetti squash 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 stalks celery, sliced diagonally 2 cups cole slaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) Directions Cut...
Ingredients For the meatballs – albondigas: 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 pound ground sausage or uncooked chorizo with the casing removed 1 large egg beaten 2 minced garlic cloves 2 minced shallots – optional 1/2 cup minced cilantro 1/2 cup grated carrots 1/2 cup cooked rice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin For the broth: 6 cups...
Ingredients 3 chicken breasts or 6 chicken tenderloins (deboned chicken thighs) ~ the tenderloins are a cheaper option 4 eggs lightly beaten 1 cup almond meal 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt Lemon pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 cup parmesan cheese Note: Omit parmesan for a dairy free option....
Ingredients: 1 acorn squash2 stalks of celery1 onion – diced1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper1 tsp rosemary3 cloves garlic1 lb sausage – browned1 apple – diced1 cup parmesan cheese – shreddedolive oil Directions: Cut ends off acorn squash and then cut in half. Scoop out seeds from the acorn squash....
Description A quiche perfect for supper in spring! Ingredients 13 ounces, weight Asparagus ½ Small Yellow Onion 2 cloves Garlic 1 teaspoon Olive Oil 5 Eggs 1 cup Milk 1 cup Swiss Cheese ½ teaspoons Salt ¼ teaspoons Pepper 3 cups Cooked Spaghetti Squash (1 Small Squash) Preparation Preheat oven to 400ºF. Cut off the woody ends of...
As you begin to lose weight and see the results of your post bariatric surgery lifestyle changes, it becomes very tempting to accelerate your exercise program. However it is critical that you maintain moderation and work toward your exercise goals in a measured manner. The goal is to avoid injury....
When we think of losing weight, we immediately think calories. Yes, we need to consume fewer calories to lose weight; however eliminating the right calories can make a big difference too. Nowhere is this more important than with sugars. An amazing, if not alarming, statistic is that most Americans consume...
A great support system is critical to the long-term success of a post-operative bariatric surgery patient. Part of a patient’s responsibility, starting even before surgery, is to plan for and create the support structure that will help them reach their weight loss goals. Support and motivation from family members is...
A diet means different things to different people. However the most common mistake made by dieters revolves around the degree to which they cut their calories. Usually, in the excitement and novelty of a new diet, we tend to cut too much. This causes a serious caloric deficit that can...
Gastric bypass surgery often leads to a sustained weight loss, and now researchers have found that this is explained in part by how the operation enhances energy expenditure. Reduced caloric intake does not provide the entire explanation for the success of gastric bypass patients at keeping the pounds off over...
Many diets promote liquid meal replacements. These shakes or juices are often a substitute for breakfast or dinner, while lunch remains a normal solid food. The concept of replacing a solid meal with liquid certainly has its benefits as it relates to weight loss. Liquefied fruits and vegetables are often...
Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes have difficulty regulating their glucose — or blood sugar — levels, particularly after meals. Now, University of Missouri researchers have found that Type 2 diabetics can eat more protein at breakfast to help reduce glucose spikes at both breakfast and lunch. “People often assume that...
Researchers suggest that replacing a soft drink or a sweetened milk drink with one such as water or unsweetened tea or coffee every day could significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Drinking water in the place of soft drinks or sweetened milk drinks could help to reduce...
Researchers investigate the effects of statin treatment on the risk of type 2 diabetes and deterioration of blood sugar control New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) shows that use of statins is associated with a 46% increase in the risk of developing diabetes, even...
A new study suggests exercise, regardless of its volume or intensity, may have significant benefits for overweight and obese individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease – one of the most common causes of liver failure in the US. Researchers found that exercise – regardless of volume or intensity – reduced...
Beverages sweetened with low, medium and high amounts of high-fructose corn syrup significantly increase risk factors for cardiovascular disease, even when consumed for just two weeks by young, healthy men and women, reports a team of researchers at the University of California, Davis. The study is the first to demonstrate...
I have a huge sweet tooth. I always have. My friend and fellow graduate student Andrew is equally afflicted, and living in Hershey, Penn., “Chocolate Capital of the World,” doesn’t help either of us. But Andrew is braver than I am. Last year, he gave up sweets for Lent. I...
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have found that a compound produced by the body when dieting or fasting can block a part of the immune system involved in several inflammatory disorders such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. In their study, published in the online issue of Nature Medicine, the researchers...
OK, so you work in an office and you spend 8 hours sitting at your desk – plus a couple hours of TV in the evening – but all that gym time makes up for all that sedentary action, right? According to a new study published in the Annals of Internal...
The food industry is a juggernaut trillion-dollar industry that spends $4.6 billion on marketing in the United States. There has been a relative tipping point in our society, with an increasing number of people looking for healthier choices. Because of this healthy cultural shift, the health food industry has grown astronomically over the past few...
Hunger is one of the most difficult hurdles you, as a post bariatric surgery patient, will have to face. Bariatric surgery can help reduce the number of calories that you can consume at any given sitting as well as the number of calories that are absorbed into the bloodstream through...
Just 20 minutes of brisk walking a day may be all it takes to lessen a sedentary person’s risk of early death, says a new study. The researchers also found the risk of early death due to lack of exercise is double that posed by obesity and does not necessarily...
Many of our patients wonder if they can consume caffeinated drinks after their bariatric procedure. The short answer, as with many common postsurgical questions, is yes, but in moderation. Caffeine has several properties that can work against an effective weight loss regimen and can affect post bariatric patient comfort. First,...
It may be a no-brainer that exercise is good for your heart, but a new study conducted by Swedish researchers has found that as little as 1 hour of moderate exercise or 30 minutes of vigorous exercise a day could be enough to reduce the risk of heart failure by...
By Kris GunnarsSource: https://authoritynutrition.com/12-graphs-that-show-why-people-get-fat/ People are fatter and sicker than ever before. Obesity rates have tripled since 1980 and have increased particularly fast in children. The reason why this has happened is still debated among scientists, but it must be due to changes in the environment because our genes don’t change this quickly. This...
Prep Time: 10 minsCook Time: 30 minsTotal Time: 40 mins Ingredients 1 head(s) cauliflower 2 tablespoon oil, olive, extra-virgin 1 teaspoon marjoram, dried 1/4 teaspoon salt pepper, black ground 2 tablespoon vinegar balsamic 1/2 cup(s) cheese, Parmesan Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 450°F.2. Toss cauliflower, oil, marjoram, salt and pepper. Roast on a...
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that a daily snack of 1.5 ounces of almonds instead of a high-carbohydrate muffin, eaten as part of an overall healthy diet, improved a number of heart disease risk factors in study participants. In addition to significantly improving LDL and total cholesterol,...
Change doesn’t come easy for many of us. We know we need to make changes, but potentially turning our world upside down, even for our own health, is often more than we care to think about. Going vegan overnight or committing to a heavy exercise regime after a long sedentary...
Obese individuals who undergo weight loss surgery may have lower risk of death in the 5-10 years following the procedure than those who do not have the surgery, according to new research published in JAMA. Researchers say obese individuals who undergo weight loss surgery may have better long-term survival than those...
When you go to bed, and how long you sleep at a time, might actually make it difficult for you to stop worrying. So say Jacob Nota and Meredith Coles of Binghamton University in the US, who found that people who sleep for shorter periods of time and go to...
As bariatric surgeons, one of the hardest expectations to manage before bariatric surgery is long-term weight loss potential. Of course, this is also the question we are asked most often. While we have procedure and practice-wide averages, the answer is not a straightforward one. Every patient is unique, and as...
Ingredients 2 bell peppers – your choice of color 4 eggs 1 cup white mushrooms 1 cup broccoli ¼ tsp cayenne pepper Salt and pepper, to taste Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Dice up your vegetables of choice. In a medium sized bowl, mix eggs, salt, pepper, cayenne...
by Mark Hyman, MD The average person gains 11 pounds for every diet they go on. Even worse, when they lose weight, they lose muscle and fat. When they regain weight, they gain back all fat. And since muscle burns seven times as many calories as fat, their metabolism is...
A frittata is an easy way to feed weekend brunch guests, but making individual frittatas is an elegant alternative for dinner parties. Serve these as appetizers or with a salad as a first course. Game plan: For quicker results, start caramelizing the onions while you are prepping the rest of...
Ingredients 1 egg(s) 4 egg white(s) 3 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese 3/4 cup baby spinach Directions Lightly beat eggs. Using a cooking spray, add to a non-stick pan and scramble. Top eggs with ricotta and spinach. Source: https://www.livestrong.com/recipes/mediterranean-morning-scramble/
Ingredients 4 egg white(s) 1 egg(s) 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 tomato(es), chopped Directions Combine eggs and beat lightly. Using a cooking spray, cook eggs in non-stick pan. Add cottage cheese, mushrooms and tomatoes in the center of omelet. Cook until eggs are set and fold over.
Ingredients 1/3 cup cooked quinoa 3/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 2 tsp chia seeds Directions Mix together quinoa with Greek yogurt and chia seeds. Source: https://www.livestrong.com/recipes/chia-crunch/
A considerable number of studies are in agreement that dark chocolate has pronounced health benefits1—provided you eat it in moderation (one to two ounces is recommended by some researchers2). The same cannot be said for milk chocolate, however. There’s a big difference between your average chocolate bar and what could...
By Kris Gunnars There are many ridiculous myths in nutrition. The idea that losing weight is all about calories and willpower is one of the worst. The truth is… sugar and highly processed junk foods can be addictive, just like drugs. Not only are the behavioral symptoms the same, but...
SERVES: 4 person(s)PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutesCOOKING TIME: 40 minutes PREPARATION & COOKING DIRECTIONS Heat oil in a large frying pan. Sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cinnamon. Sauté for 1 minute. Add chicken. Cook until well browned on all sides. Add stock and cilantro. Bring to a boil and...
WebMD Recipe from EatingWell.com This healthy update of a traditionally rich ham-and- cheese breakfast strata is made lighter primarily by losing a few egg yolks and using nonfat milk. Gruyère cheese has a delicious, nutty aroma and flavor, which means that with the relatively small amount in this recipe you...
Ingredients, serves 4 Prep: 5min | Cook: 10min | Total: 15min • 1 1/2 cups chopped apricots• 1/3 cup apricot preserves , low sugar• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce• 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1″ pieces• salt and ground black pepper• 2 teaspoons olive oil•...
from Sizzling Skillets and Other One-Pot Wonders by Emeril Lagasse Ingredients One 4-pound whole chicken, excess fat removed, rinsed and patted dry 1 T kosher salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 T butter 4 ounces applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut...
PER SERVING (1/8th of recipe, 3 meatballs with about 2 tbsp. sauce): 135 calories, 2.5g fat, 191mg sodium, 15g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 14g sugars, 12g protein — PointsPlus® value 3*We got a li’l crazy with these mango-infused meatballs. They require a bit of oven lovin’ before you toss ’em in...
Serves 4 • Prep Time: 5 min • Cook Time: 12 min to 15 min Ingredients 1 Tbsp. (15mL) Mrs. Dash® Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend 1/2 cup (120mL) apricot preserves 2 tsp (10mL) Dijon-style mustard 2 tsp (10mL) honey 1 tsp (5mL) vinegar1 lb (454g) boneless, skinless chicken breast...
Total recipe time: 35 minutes Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick 2 teaspoons coarse grind black pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika 2 cloves garlic, minced Dipping Sauce: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves...
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 205 calories, 4g fat, 412mg sodium, 6g carbs, 2.75g fiber, 3g sugars, 35g protein — PointsPlus® value 5* This tastes like a fancy-schmancy restaurant meal, but it’s something you can whip up at home in a FLASH. Nothing fishy about that! Serves 1. Ingredients: 6 oz....
40 Minutes to Prepare and Cook Ingredients 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon, skin removed 1 cup chopped fresh tomato 1/2 Hass avocado, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup cooked corn kernels 1/4 cup minced red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro...
PER SERVING (1 patty): 179 calories, 6.5g fat, 502mg sodium, 1.5g carbs, 0g fiber, 1g sugars, 26.5g protein — PointsPlus® value 4* Ingredients: 4 oz. raw lean ground beef 1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese, room temperature or other type of cheese such as Swiss, Cheddar, or...
From EatingWell: May/June 2009 24 servings | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 12 large hard-boiled eggs , (see Tip), peeled 1/3 cup lowfat cottage cheese 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives , or scallion greens 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish 2 teaspoons...
Chocolate Truffles Serves 30–40 truffles Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon almond, orange, vanilla, or hazelnut flavoring8 ounces bittersweet dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cacao), chopped into small piecesCocoa powder or chopped nuts for coating Instructions In a small saucepan bring the whipping cream to a simmer. Stir...
My Top Five Superfoods October 20, 2014 | By Dr. Mercola Seasonal changes come with abundant health benefits, including a bounty of wonderfully tasty superfoods. Eating more fresh vegetables is one of the simplest steps you can take to improve your overall health. A vegetable-rich diet can help protect you from arthritis,...
by Cleveland Clinic Wellness Editors Simple to prepare, this dessert scores low in fat and calories but high on the flavor scale. Pumpkin is a great source of beta-carotene, a form of vitamin A that helps to promote healthy vision. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 small package sugar-free vanilla pudding...
Chilling your risotto mixture overnight allows for a stickier texture, perfect for rolling into bite-size balls. Your guests will swoon for these crisp Greek-inspired treats and their accompanying Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. By Cara Lyons Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 3 minced plus 2...
Minutes to Cook: 480Number of Servings: 6 Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 cup salsa1 package reduced sodium taco seasoning1 can reduced fat cream of mushroom soup (condensed)1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream Directions Add chicken to slow cooker.Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken. Pour salsa and soup over chicken.Cook on...
Nutrition Info Calories: 204.3 Fat: 1.8g Carbohydrates: 26.8g Protein: 21.2g Ingredients 1 cup of shredded cabbage 3oz of cooked chicken breast (diced) 1 med Apple (diced) 1 tsp Dijon mustard (check the ingredients) 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Directions Dice cooked chicken and apple (I like to use green apple...
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes Yield: 1 servingCarbs: Carbs: 5.8Net Carbs: 4.4Calories: 453Fat: 19.1 A tender, slightly smoky chicken breast with a broccoli and cheese stuffing and a rich, smoked paprika cream sauce that is very luxurious but also very low carb. It is so...
A creamy velvety cheesecake topped with cranberry sauce. The crust is made from ground almonds and the filling form a mixture of cream cheese, eggs and heavy cream, deliciously paired with the tart cranberry sauce. Prep Time: 30 minutes, Cook Time: 55 minutes, Yield: one 8 inch round pan Ingredients...
Recipe By :Ginny Larsen Serving Size : 16 Ingredient — Preparation Method CRUST: 3/4 cup flax meal, Golden 1/2 cup ground almonds — can use pecans or walnuts, or any other ground meal 2 tablespoons Splenda 2 packets Truvia — (Truvia is all fiber–no usable carbs and does not raise...
Recipe By: adapted to low carb by Ginny LarsenServing Size: 13 1/8 cup size servings Ingredient — Preparation Method 1/2 cup Dry red wine 6 packets Truvia — (equal to 1/4 cup sweetener) 1/4 cup Splenda 1/4 cup xylitol 1/2 cup Davinci Sugar-free Syrup — Raspberry flavor 12 ounces cranberries...
Yield: 16 servings Look no further, this is the ultimate low carb, gluten-free stuffing recipe. A perfect Thanksgiving side dish. Ingredients 1 recipe Cheesy Skillet Bread 1 pound spicy Italian sausage 1 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon...
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Low Carb Keto Lasagna Noodles with ‘Tude (Attitude) Dry Ingredients 1 tablespoon whole psyllium husks (NOW brand) 1 tablespoon coconut flour 1 teaspoon freeze-dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional for use with white sauces) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon gluten free aluminum free baking powder...
Ingredients 1 tbsp butter for the skillet 2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup flax seed meal 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 & 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 3 large eggs, lightly beaen 1/2 cup butter, melted 3/4 cup almond milk Instructions Preheat oven to 425F. Add...
Total Time: 25 min Yield: 8 servings (about 1 2/3 cups) Prep: Cook: 10 min 15 min Ingredients 2 cups defatted turkey juices from turkey roasting pan or homemade turkey or chicken stock 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 10 ounces shiitake mushrooms, rinsed, stemmed and sliced 1 tablespoon...
(Makes 4-6 servings, recipe adapted slightly from A Pinch of Salt Lake.) 5-6 cups bite-size broccoli flowerets (about 1 lb.) 1 cup finely grated swiss cheese (about 2 oz.) 6 T mayo (I used 4 T light mayo and 2 T full-fat mayo) 1 T fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/2...
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 turkey tenderloin or breast 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoon vegetable oil ½ onion, julienne (thin slices) 1 tablespoon garlic 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced 1 cup fresh cranberry 1 cup port wine ½ cup orange juice, preferably fresh...
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 smoked turkey drumstick or wing 1 small butternut squash, peeled and small diced (about 6 ounces) 1-2 small sweet potato, peeled and small diced(6 ounces – can use canned sweet potatoes) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice ½...
Smoothies, a fixture of juice bars and cafes around the country, are made with fresh ingredients and taste great. But can they help you lose weight? That depends on what goes into them and how you use them, but it’s definitely possible to gradually and healthfully shed pounds with the...
Smoothies, a fixture of juice bars and cafes around the country, are made with fresh ingredients and taste great. But can they help you lose weight? That depends on what goes into them and how you use them, but it’s definitely possible to gradually and healthfully shed pounds with the...
Smoothies, a fixture of juice bars and cafes around the country, are made with fresh ingredients and taste great. But can they help you lose weight? That depends on what goes into them and how you use them, but it’s definitely possible to gradually and healthfully shed pounds with the...
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil turkey bacon – 2 slice 2 lb collard greens ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 cups chicken stock 2 tsp salt Method Preheat pot to medium high heat Add turkey bacon to the pot and allow to cook until it begins to crisp...
Explaining The Link Of Carb And Sugar Consumption To Obesity, Depression, Dementia And A Myriad Of Other Health Issues… By David Perlmutter, MD · December 2014 A renowned functional-medicine neurologist says we are suffering an epidemic of neurological illnesses. And the best cure may be at the end of our forks. Several...
By Laura DolsonLow Carb Diets Expert Updated November 23, 2013. This is my favorite way to fix Brussels sprouts. When you shred them in a food processor they cook very quickly, so no danger of veering into the dangerous territory that used to send us all running from the kitchen...
Metabolic syndrome could be reversed by following a Mediterranean diet with extra-virgin olive or nuts. This is according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Researchers found that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with nuts or extra-virgin olive oil reversed metabolic syndrome in patients at high risk of...
“Mock” Garlic Mashed Potatoes Sourced at: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mock-garlic-mashed-potatoes-recipe.html Total Time:21 min Prep:15 min Cook:6 min Yield:4 servings Level: Easy Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt) 1/8 teaspoon freshly...
How To Make Spaghetti Squash View online: https://dashingdish.com/recipe/how-to-make-spaghetti-squash/ Method The estimated time to make this recipe is 15-20 Minutes. Prepare spaghetti squash by microwaving for 5-10 minutes, or until soft, (be sure to pierce with a knife before microwaving to release steam). Or bake in the oven at 350 degrees for...
Nutrition Info • Calories: 166.6• Fat: 1.8g• Carbohydrates: 16.3g• Protein: 22.3g Ingredients 1 large tomato, diced3oz chicken, diced.5 cup diced onion1 garlic clove, diced1tsp cumin1tsp chili powder.5tsp cilantro Directions In a medium size non-stick pan(or pot) cook chicken till done. Add diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, and spices to chicken. Cook...
Ingredients:• 100 grams lean ground beef or steak• 2 cups minced cabbage• 1 cup beef broth• 1 Tbs. minced onion• A sprinkle of onion and garlic powder• 1 bay leaf• Freshly ground black pepper to taste• 1/2 cup water (or more as needed)• 2 lemon slices (with rind) Directions: Brown the...
Time prep: 5 mintotal: 19 minservings total: 4 servings What You Need 2 cloves garlic, minced¼ cup KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing4small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)1tsp. dried basil leaves, divided1/4tsp. black pepper1pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, beans, peppers), thawed2Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese Make...
December 1: Dr. Steven Walfish, Clinical Psychologist, will discuss his experiences with pre and post bariatric surgery patients. He brings a wealth of information from over 5,000 patients, researching and publishing in the area of the bariatric population.
October 6: “Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss”. Please leave the children at home. The presentation will include photographs of people before and after plastic surgery procedures. Whether you are ready now or planning for the future, come and learn more about the possibilities!
Did You Know…health experts claim “sitting is the new smoking?” You may not realize it, but the most dangerous activity in your entire day may very well be what you are doing right now: sitting. According to experts, including Johanna Ralston, chief executive officer of World Heart Foundation, “sitting is...
We’ve got one more study from 2014 proving that prolonged sitting is incredibly detrimental to your overall health, regardless of if you are fit and regularly exercise, or are a couch potato that hates lifting a limb. Whether you sit in front of a desk for eight hours a day,...
Join us for an informative bariatric seminar where you will learn about the various weight loss surgery procedures available to you. You will have an opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about our program. We look forward to seeing you there!
Overweight and obesity is a global health concern. In the US, more than 69% of adults aged 20 years or over are overweight or obese. Similar numbers are found in the UK, where around 62% of individuals aged 16 or over are overweight or obese. It is well known that being overweight...
Even with regular exercise, the effects of sitting too much during the day can have serious side effects. More and more studies are now showing that “movement” is crucial to a healthy lifestyle. Click here to read the full article by Dr. Merola from “Peak Fitness” – click here
We will be hosting a seminar on Nov. 9th from 10:00am-Noon at our new seminar location located in Columbus, Georgia. At this seminar, you will learn about the various weight loss surgery procedures available to you. You will have an opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about our...
We are very excited to announce the opening of a 2nd location for Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics. The facility is called Peachtree Surgical Buckhead. We will host our first information seminar at this location on October 24th ,6:30pm at 4200 Northside Parkway Bldg #8 Atlanta GA 30327. At this time we cannot...
New Seminar Location available for our Clients! We are very excited to announce our new seminar location located in Columbus, Georgia. We will be hosting a seminar on August 3 from 10:00am-11:30am. At this seminar, you will learn about the various weight loss surgery procedures available to you. You will...
We are very excited to announce our new seminar location located in Columbus, Georgia. We will be hosting a seminar on August 3 from 10:00am-11:30am. At this seminar, you will learn about the various weight loss surgery procedures available to you. You will have an opportunity to meet our staff...
One of the most recently popular and highly touted diets today has been a raw diet. Over the course of this program, dieters eat only unprocessed foods – meaning that they have not been cooked in any way. The foods that many raw food proponents eat may include raw vegetables,...
While bariatric surgery provides an excellent tool to help you lose weight, training yourself to eat healthier food in lower quantities can be a challenge. In the first few months after surgery, most patients lose a significant amount of weight, but as time goes on their weight will occasionally plateau...
Alcohol consumption is something that many of us enjoy on an occasional basis in social settings. While alcohol consumption is often part of a patient’s social routine before surgery, many bariatric surgery patients must be aware of alcohol consumption after their procedure. There are many reasons for this including: Alcohol can irritate...
In mid-2012, Disney announced its plan to eliminate the promotion of junk foods on its TV channels, radio stations and online properties geared toward children. In a move that enforces the company’s internal nutritional standards for advertisers, children will be exposed to fewer images of unhealthy foods. Disney will begin...
Vegan diets have increased in popularity over the years. They differ from a vegetarian diet in that all animal products – such as dairy and eggs – are eliminated from the diet. The draws of a vegan diet are compelling, especially for those who wish to lose weight. For those...
A Temple University study, funded by the National Institutes of Health and published online in Social Science and Medicine, focused on the eating habits of the children when their parents are dealing with work and life stresses. The first part of the study showed that families with mothers who work...
There has been a great deal of interest surrounding online seminars since they first became available several years ago. Online seminars are very useful for patients who are not in the area or cannot make in person seminars because of schedule conflicts. With an online seminar, these patients can get...
The decision to undergo a surgical procedure at a hospital versus a surgery center ultimately comes down to your perception and preference. Indeed, here at Peachtree Surgical and Bariatrics, we perform surgery at both the Atlanta Ambulatory Surgery Center – our outpatient surgical facility – and Atlanta Medical Center, a...
Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics is one of the premier weight loss surgery centers in the nation. As such, our services are in demand from patients throughout the United States and the world. Traveling for weight loss surgery can be difficult, however, due to the number of consultations and evaluations that are needed...
In our next news item, a University of Southern California team assembled a study to track the brain’s response to imagery of fatty or high calorie foods. Thirteen young and obese Hispanic women were tracked for this study. Using MRI technology, they were able to understand the brain’s reaction to...
Patients often wait for the right moment to consider weight loss surgery. What they don’t realize is that no one, but themselves, can define when the right moment comes. While friends, family and doctors may see the benefits of weight loss surgery, it is ultimately up to the patient themselves...
This study was conducted to determine the effects of weight loss on testosterone levels and development of diabetes in pre-diabetic men. First, the study concluded that most pre-diabetic, overweight men had low testosterone levels. By implementing an exercise and diet program for weight loss, pre-diabetic men may be able to...
A study, by the University of Hawaii at Manoa, The University of Manchester, and Monash University sought to prove that even after weight loss, women do not escape the stigma-related ill effects of obesity. Indeed, those who were currently thinner, but had been obese in the past were seen as...
In the aftermath of the death of Michael Jackson, Dr. Duncan showed Headline News’ Vinnie Politan how the alarms on a vitals montor woudl go off if he stopped breathing. Dr. Duncan then showed how a patient could have administered propofol themselves with an IV drip.
Grocery store shopping is an important part of the post bariatric surgery lifestyle. After all, the grocery store is where most of us will buy the vast majority of the food that we consume in a given week. While it may seem natural that shopping for one’s own food and cooking it...
Working off of evidence that the brain continues to develop new neurons into adulthood, this study published in the May edition of Nature Neuroscience discusses the possibility of weight gain being tied to brain function. Seth Blackshaw PhD., the lead researcher on this study at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine discovered...
This article is very interesting because it offers some perspective on the degree to which our children and adolescents have succumbed to a disease that can ravage the body while presenting very few symptoms in early stages: type 2 diabetes. The article cites Centers for Disease Control (CDC) research that...
Have you, a family member or friend had weight loss surgery? You achieved weight loss and were feeling great right?! You were on your way back to a healthier life, but then one day you noticed that you could eat just a little bit more than usual. No big deal...
Studies have proven that bariatric surgery is a great way to help you limit the amount of food you eat and to facilitate weight loss. Recently, new research has even shown that weight loss surgery can reverse and possibly cure adult-onset diabetes in those that are not obese. Weight loss...
In this article, the rising costs of obesity are explored as they relate to the entire population of the United States. The article postures that we as a nation bear the brunt of the $150-190 billion a year cost of obesity through higher health insurance premiums and government expense. It...
Have a look at this very interesting article about waist-to-height ratio as a predictor of cardiometabolic risk. The article,citing a recent study, postured that the waist-to-height-ratio is a better predictor of this risk than waist circumference and Body Mass Index, two very popular measures of obesity and cardiovascular risk. The...
Have you, a family member or friend had weight loss surgery? You achieved weight loss and were feeling great right?! You were on your way back to a healthier life, but then one day you noticed that you could eat just a little bit more than usual. No big deal...
While your body mass index, or BMI, is the quickest way to determine your eligibility for bariatric surgery, a number of tests have to be performed before we establish whether or not bariatric surgery is right for you. This testing will also help us offer advice on which procedure is...
Atlanta Ambulatory Surgery Center Open House Dr. Titus Duncan will be offering an open house on April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Atlanta Ambulatory Surgery Center. Specials Include:Lipotonix Shots; HCG and Botox!Glitz N Glamour; Mary Kay and Facials! Where: 4200 Northside Parkway Bldg # 8Atlanta, GA 30327...
Atlanta Ambulatory Surgery Center Open House Dr. Titus Duncan will be offering an open house on April 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Atlanta Ambulatory Surgery Center. Specials Include:Lipotonix Shots; HCG and Botox!Glitz N Glamour; Mary Kay and Facials! Where: 4200 Northside Parkway Bldg # 8Atlanta, GA 30327...
Peachtree Surgical and Bariatrics is proud to be a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence or COE. This designation is offered to a select number of bariatric practices that meet qualification criteria set forth by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. But in practical terms, what does the blue...
No matter who you are, you’ll have good days and bad days after surgery. As a surgical practice that sees hundreds of people every year, we understand that our patients will not always be able to follow their prescribed aftercare routine. This is especially true with our bariatric surgery patients who have...
Thank you for visiting the official bariatric surgery blog of Peachtree Surgical and Bariatrics. All of us here at PSB want to welcome you and congratulate you on considering a surgical procedure that may change your life forever. Bariatric surgery is not a decision to be taken lightly and we are...
Every week, Shannon, our dietitian will be sharing her dish of the week. These great recipes are perfect for weight loss surgery patients and just about anyone else! We hope you enjoy them and as always if you ever have a question about your diet please contact us. This week’s...
Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics recently announced plans to expand to the north side of Atlanta by opening a new office on Peachtree-Dunwoody Road. Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics have performed over 6,000 bariatric procedures and their goal of true “behavior modification through weight loss surgery” has been crucial in their overall success....
Every week, Shannon, our dietitian will be sharing her dish of the week. These great recipes are perfect for weight loss surgery patients and just about anyone else! We hope you enjoy them and as always if you ever have a question about your diet please contact us. This week’s...
The decision was made to eliminate coverage for bariatric surgery from the state health benefit plan. On February 16, The House of Health and Human Services committee heard about the benefits of bariatric surgery. Testimonies came from patients who have benefited as well as from doctors and advocates. Advocates urged...
This week’s recipe is: HCG P2 Chicken Chili Nutrition Info Calories: 166.6 Fat: 1.8g Carbohydrates: 16.3g Protein: 22.3g Ingredients 1 large tomato, diced 3oz chicken, diced .5 cup diced onion 1 garlic clove, diced 1tsp cumin 1tsp chili powder .5tsp cilantro DirectionsIn a medium size non-stick pan(or pot) cook chicken...
Thank you for visiting the official bariatric surgery blog of Peachtree Surgical and Bariatrics. All of us here at PSB want to welcome you and congratulate you on considering a surgical procedure that may change your life forever. Bariatric surgery is not a decision to be taken lightly and we are...
Join us for a fun and informative weight loss surgery support group on December 21, 2012. Our support groups are meant to help our weight loss surgery patients stay on track with their weight loss after surgery. For more information and to attend please call us at: 404-881-8020
Every week, Shannon, our dietitian will be sharing her dish of the week. These great recipes are perfect for weight loss surgery patients and just about anyone else! We hope you enjoy them and as always if you ever have a question about your diet please contact us. This week’s...
Every week, Shannon, our dietitian will be sharing her dish of the week. These great recipes are perfect for weight loss surgery patients and just about anyone else! We hope you enjoy them and as always if you ever have a question about your diet please contact us. This week’s...
Join us for an informative bariatric seminar from 1:00pm-3:00pm where you will learn about the various weight loss surgery procedures available to you. You will have an opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about our program. We look forward to seeing you there! Highland Athletic Club261 Parkway Drive...
Every week, Shannon, our dietitian will be sharing her dish of the week. These great recipes are perfect for weight loss surgery patients and just about anyone else! We hope you enjoy them and as always if you ever have a question about your diet please contact us. This week’s...
Every week, Shannon, our dietitian will be sharing her dish of the week. These great recipes are perfect for weight loss surgery patients and just about anyone else! We hope you enjoy them and as always if you ever have a question about your diet please contact us. This week’s...
Join us in a celebration of our patients’ transformed health and lives at this Premier Fashion Show. Featuring:Myra J. from Tyler Perry Studios and Sasha the Diva from KISS 104.1Hair and makeup by Dwight Eubanks from The Real Housewives of Atlanta! When: Saturday, November 12 at 1:00 p.m.Where: Cumberland Mall RSVP by calling: 404-265-DOCS
Weight Loss Surgery will be Cut for State Employees Starting next year, Georgia state workers will not be covered for Weight Loss Surgery. Over the past 2.5 years the state has paid for approximately 1,600 people to have the surgery which has cost them 30 million dollars. They say they...
The Bariatric Surgery Benefit for Georgia State Employees and Teachers has been Slated for Elimination. We Need Your Help to Preserve this Important Benefit The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has proposed to eliminate coverage of bariatric surgery for its state employees and teachers in 2012. The elimination of...
Governor Deal has made September in Georgia “Childhood Obesity Awareness Month” and Saturday, September 17, 2011 will be “Childhood Obesity Awareness Day.” This is a great step forward in shedding more light on a problem that is affecting Georgia’s youth. Over 15% of children from two to four years of...
A recent German study has shown that after one year a diet and exercise based weight-loss regimen that significantly changes one’s lifestyle can help an obese person lose about as much weight as weight loss surgery. This study published in the International Journal of Obesity and reported by Reuters Health showed that...
In a sign of the times, a Japanese study has shown that those who employ web-based weight loss tools lose a little bit more weight (1.5lbs) than those who employ in person options only. The study that was published in the International Journal of Obesity and reviewed 23 other studies also concluded...
According to a report covered by Reuters and published in Archives of Surgery, eight out of every ten patients, who undergo gastric bypass, may be able to stop taking their medication for type-II diabetes after surgery. Gastric bypass has, for years, been considered to be very effective in the fight...
Diabetes is going global with almost 10% of adults worldwide suffering from some form of the disease. In countries such as the United States, the prevalence of diabetes and other obesity related health problems has come to light in recent years and the numbers are staggering. Now more countries across...
According to a UNC Chapel Hill research study, Americans were consuming 570 more calories each and every day in 2006 than they were in the late 1970s. From 1977 to 2006, Americans added a full meal or snack, on average, to their diet every day. This caloric increase has partly...
A study in the journal Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases and announced by Allergan, Inc. showed that the cost savings associated with gastric banding procedures may offset the cost of gastric banding surgery in under 2.5 years for those with diabetes and within 4 years for those without diabetes....
At the most recent annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, findings were presented to support the idea that certain forms of infertility could be improved by weight loss surgery. The study focused on women who were infertile as a result of polycystic ovarian syndrome –...
Recent research into the correlation between obesity and breast cancer has uncovered yet another link between genetic factors, specifically a variant of the obesity gene, and increased risk of breast cancer by up to 30%. These findings, offered by a study led by Northwestern University and the cancer genetics program...
A study conducted by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and published in PLoS ONE has concluded that workers in the United States are burning fewer calories at their jobs each day than their counterparts in the 1960s. On average men burn 142 and women burn 124 fewer calories...
Swedish researchers have made a preliminary connection between patients who have had gastric bypass surgery and an increased risk of alcohol abuse. Gastric bypass patients, according to this study, are twice as likely as gastric banding surgery (Lap-Band® or Realize® Band) patients to develop alcoholism. The results have been covered...
Join us for a fun and informative weight loss surgery support group on August 30, 2011. Our support groups are meant to help our weight loss surgery patients stay on track with their weight loss after surgery. For more information and to attend please call us at: 404-881-8020
Free Seminar: June 25, 2011, 1:00pm – 3:00pm [contact-form 2 “Seminar Sign Up Form”] Join us for an informative bariatric seminar where you will learn about the various weight loss surgery procedures available to you. You will have an opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about our program....
What’s the patient portal and why is it so special? The patient portal is the newest and most efficient way that the office and staff can communicate with you. Better yet it provides a means for you to communicate with the nurse, patient advocate or anyone you choose without having...
Free Seminar: May 21, 2011, 1:00pm – 3:00pm [contact-form 2 “Seminar Sign Up Form”] Join us for an informative bariatric seminar where you will learn about the various weight loss surgery procedures available to you. You will have an opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about our program....
Free SeminarApril 16, 20111:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. [contact-form 2 “Seminar Sign Up Form”] Join us for an informative bariatric seminar where you will learn about the various weight loss surgery procedures available to you. You will have an opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about our program....
Free SeminarMarch 19, 20111:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. [contact-form 2 “Seminar Sign Up Form”] Join us for an informative bariatric seminar where you will learn about the various weight loss surgery procedures available to you. You will have an opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about our program....
Free SeminarFebruary 19, 20111:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join us for an informative bariatric seminar where you will learn about the various weight loss surgery procedures available to you. You will have an opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about our program. We look forward to seeing you...
Breaking News! The FDA approves Lap Band for lower BMI patients. Now patients with a BMI of 30 – 35 can qualify for Lap-Band surgery if they have diseases associated with obesity. The decision comes not long after an advisory panel to the FDA had voted to loosen the restrictions....
Check out our newly renovated state of the art surgery center. We’ve upgraded our entire surgical suite to one of the most advanced, state of the art facilities in the country. Using the latest video high definition technology, we’ve recently renovated our operating rooms that allows the highest quality video...
We’re very excited to announce that Dr. Duncan has been elected to OAC Board of Directors. This underscores his commitment to those suffering from obesity in Atlanta, Georgia and beyond. For more information about what the Obesity Action Coalition can do for you: click here
Every week, Shannon, our dietitian will be sharing her dish of the week. These great recipes are perfect for weight loss surgery patients and just about anyone else! We hope you enjoy them and as always if you ever have a question about your diet please contact us. This week’s...