Riverside Weight Loss Surgery

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Did you know?

According to a article, about 74% of adults in the United States are overweight.

The Lap-Band® can be a solution for those who have a BMI of 30 or above with obesity-related comorbidities.*





*Data on file. ReShape Lifesciences Inc.

Gastric Bypass vs Sleeve Gastrectomy: Part 2

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy approaches the procedure differently compared to gastric bypass. Approximately 80% of the stomach mass is removed from the body, leaving a thin, banana-shaped pouch: the sleeve. The upper and lower bowels are left in their original places and the stomach can still function as normal, just with reduced capacity. Removing the unused portion of the stomach lowers hunger hormone responses and the reduced capacity lowers food intake, both aiding in lowering calorie absorption.

Book a free consultation with us to see what option is best for you!

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The quality of the foods that you are eating are more important than the quantity of food you are eating. Omitting or eating unhealthy foods in moderation and eating portioned, minimally processed meals can take, and keep, the weight off. If the size of your stomach changed due to your surgery, there is less surface area, thus less absorption of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. It is even more important to watch what and how much is eaten. Some good sources of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and protein include:

Green, leafy vegetables such as broccoli and kale
Bright-colored citrus such as grapefruit and lemon
Lean proteins such as chicken breast and lean ground turkey
Low-fat diary products such as yogurt or skim cheeses
Fish, such as salmon, containing healthy omega-3 fats
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Gastric Bypass vs Sleeve Gastrectomy: Part 1

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, or a Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, is a procedure in which the stomach is divided into two portions. The upper, smallest portion, resembling a pouch, is where food will go when eaten. A section of the lower bowels is attached to this new pouch, connecting it back with the rest of the digestive tract. The lower portion of the stomach is sectioned off and bypassed, hence the name, and is reattached with the upper portion of the bowels to allow digestive enzymes and stomach acids to mix with the food eaten. This results in lower calorie absorption.

Book a free consultation with us to see what option is best for you!
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Thank you to every worker, as your labor has contributed to the great success of our country. We hope you have a safe and happy Labor Day!

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Congrats Christine for losing 36 pounds with Orbera! 🙌
Orbera is a non-surgical weight loss program that utilizes an intragastric balloon and custom dietary, psychological, and fitness support to help patients achieve significant weight loss.

Interested in learning more? Contact us today!
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Orbera® is a non-surgical weight loss program that utilizes an intragastric balloon and custom dietary, psychological, and fitness support to help patients achieve significant weight loss. Each patient works with a team of medical professionals to prepare for the procedure and complete the entire program.

Benefits:
-Patients can achieve three times the weight loss with Orbera® compared to diet and exercise alone
-The procedure is very safe — it’s been performed 277,000 times around the world (and counting)
-The balloon fills part of the stomach and encourages portion control
-The balloon is implanted in a straight-forward, non-surgical procedure
-The program teaches healthy habits to help keep the weight off even after the balloon has been removed

After placement of the balloon, for the next six months, the patient will be re-training their brain to anticipate the feeling of being full and reducing the amount of food they can eat. The patient will be in constant communication with a team of medical professionals who will support their journey. A dietician will provide a custom nutrition plan, a fitness trainer will develop an exercise program, a psychologist will address underlying emotional issues contributing to overeating, and a physician will monitor the patient’s overall health.

In the first six months of the program, patients may lose 20 to 50 pounds, and sometimes even more. 👏
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-- Meet The Team --

◾Atul K. Madan, MD is a world-renowned expert in laparoscopic and bariatric programs. He is a Board Certified surgeon with over a decade of experience in caring for bariatric surgery patients.

◾ Not only is he considered an expert in bariatric surgery, but also in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band and laparoscopic revisional bariatric surgery in patients who are having issues with their current bariatric surgery. He has written multiple book chapters, one of which includes his video of how to perform a laparoscopic gastric adjustable banding. He has given talks all over the United States as well as in Mexico, South America, India, Europe, Australia, and Japan. 👏

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Did you know that obesity increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, and some mental health conditions?

Take control of your health and let us help you achieve long-term weight loss today.

Happy 4th of July!

Special thank you to all of the dads. Today is for you.

Ready to take the next step? When it comes to weight loss, not only is it hard to lose the weight, it's even harder keeping it off. Lap-Band surgery has been the difference-maker in thousands of patients' lives. It can be for you, too! Contact us today to learn more.

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It can be easy to fall back into old habits that may be a little more harmful than helpful...

If you feel like you're still holding onto some of the things on the left, that's okay. It can take some time to transition into that headspace of self-care. It can also take time to feel confident in asking for help.⁠

We hope that whatever stage you're at, you find moments to show yourself compassion and patience - that's the real foundation of success when it comes to wls.⁠

What helps you to move forward with positive habits and look after YOU?⁠

We have also launched an online program called KICKSTART that is designed to support you after WLS and covers things like mindset, weight regain and what to do about it, managing portion sizes, intuitive eating and more! To sign up or read more, click https://weightlosssurgerysupport.mykajabi.com/

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