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Weight Loss Surgery and Mental Health

September 29, 2017

Significant weight loss transformations can bring about a variety of emotions. Learn how weight loss surgery can affect your mental health. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, mental health, weight loss

Quiz

Quiz: Weight Loss Surgery Myths and Facts

June 20, 2017

For many, bariatric surgery is a lifeline to a healthier life. Test your knowledge with this weight loss surgery quiz. Start Quiz

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, healthy lifestyle, obesity, quizzes, weight loss surgery

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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery in Addition to Weight Loss

February 25, 2017

Bariatric surgery can help you combat depression, diabetes, joint pain, and a host of other obesity-related conditions. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, depression, diabetes, joint pain, weight loss, weight loss surgery

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Exercise and Bariatric Surgery: Your Road to Recovery

January 12, 2017

Exercise is an important part of your life after bariatric surgery. Learn more about what you can do to stay active and safe after weight loss surgery. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, exercise, fitness, Healthy Living, life after weight loss surgery, weight loss, weight loss surgery

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What You Should Ask About Birth Control and Weight Loss Surgery

January 10, 2017

After weight loss surgery, you may need to re-evaluate your birth control. Learn more about the effect of bariatric surgery on fertility. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, birth control, contraception, fertility, gastric banding, gastric bypass, Infertility, weight loss surgery

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How Weight Loss Surgery Could Affect Your Diabetes

January 4, 2017

Weight loss surgery may be an effective way to manage or prevent diabetes. Find out more about when this procedure has the most benefit. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, diabetes, gastric bypass, weight loss surgery

Recipe

6 Healthy Recipe Ideas from UPMC Bariatric Recovery

August 30, 2016

Bariatric surgery doesn't mean leaving behind your favorite foods. Check out these healthy recipes. View Recipe

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, diet, food ideas, nutrition, recipes

Gallery

Dumping Syndrome Diet Plan

March 25, 2016

Dumping syndrome—when food passes too quickly into the small intestine—can occur after stomach surgery. Follow this diet to stop dumping syndrome symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, dumping syndrome, dumping syndrome diet, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach surgery

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Robotic Surgery: Benefits and Risks

February 11, 2016

Learn about robotic surgery, a minimally invasive option that helps reduce pain and scarring and speed recovery after surgery. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, da vinci, medical mondays, minimally invasive, robot surgery, robot-assisted surgery, robotic surgery