tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717828994834363562011-11-27T17:26:45.003-06:00If you are severely overweight and have tried everything imaginable to lose weight through conventional means such as dieting, exercise, behavior therapy, and/or drugs, but have been unsuccessful in your attempts, then weight loss surgery may be right for you. Our office specializes in Bariatric procedures including LapBand, Acid Reflux (GERD), Gallbladder, LapBand & Molina Band revisions as well as Hernia Repair.LapBand - BayChoice Bariatricshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16670679191167924810noreply@blogger.comBlogger301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-571782899483436356.post-27336165909382627872011-05-31T14:49:00.000-05:002011-05-31T14:49:39.250-05:00

Summer has arrived! Along with all the fun activities, summer increases the risk of dehydration. The human body is composed of about 60 percent water. Every system in your body depends on water to function properly. Water is necessary to flush toxins out of vital organs, carry nutrients to your cells, and to keep the tissues of your body moist. Lack of water can lead to dehydration, or a drought

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“Houston, we have a problem.” According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over the past decade, the prevalence of obesity in children has doubled. The prevalence of obesity in adolescents has tripled. In 2007, 32 percent of Texas high-school students were overweight or obese. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 31.9% of children and adolescents were

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The choices you make on a daily basis determine the measure of your success after your weight-loss surgery. Regardless of the type of procedure, there are a few options that can benefit and help you achieve greater success. Whether it is changing the composition of certain meals; keeping an accurate food journal or finding creative ways to incorporate more activity into our daily routine, there

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CHAPEL HILL, NC — Some simple interventions used by pediatricians were enough to change a parent’s perspective about a child’s being overweight or obese, and change the parent’s behaviors at home to reduce those risks. According to a study performed in North Carolina Children’s Hospital, researchers confirmed previous reports that parents of overweight or obese children do not recognize their

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According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), eating a meal quickly, as compared to slowly, curtails the release of hormones in the gut that induce feelings of being full. The decreased release of these hormones, can often lead to overeating. “Most of us have heard that eating fast can lead to food

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It happens every year…we vow not to gain weight over the holidays. Most people assume the trouble begins with Thanksgiving, but for many people the weight gain actually starts around Halloween. Follow these simple guidelines to keep from going overboard with the Halloween candy this year. Tip #1 Avoid candy all together. Buy healthier Halloween treats like bags of pretzels, granola bars or

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Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”—it’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Your food choices can reduce your risk of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as defend against depression. Additionally, learning the habits of healthy eating can improve your health by boosting your energy, sharpening your memory and stabilizing your mood. Expand your

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But weight loss procedure has its own set of risks, experts note THURSDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Obese women who have weight loss surgery before they get pregnant are three times less likely to develop gestational diabetes and are also less likely to require a cesarean section, a new study finds. U.S. researchers compared rates of gestational diabetes and related outcomes such as

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Children are often cruel to one another, and one can often see evidence of this when it comes to sports and the infamous “choosing of sides”. The slow, unskilled, the unpopular and, finally, the overweight child, are nearly always chosen last. This action may have devastating and long-lasting effects on a child’s self-esteem and spirit. While physical problems, such as hypertension, orthopedic

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In the past 30 years, the prevalence of overweight among pediatric age groups in the United States has almost tripled. Current conservative estimates indicate that 15.5% of children and adolescents are obese. Rates of obesity among youth are on the rise. Bariatric surgery can be a consideration as a treatment option for those adolescents who have developed extreme obesity. Experts in pediatric

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Morbidly obese individuals with illnesses related to their weight, diabetes for example, have a good chance of losing these sicknesses after undergoing bariatric surgery. There are several types of weight-loss surgery: removing 80% of the stomach, banding or bypassing it. All of which reduce the capacity of the stomach and restoring the patient to normal eating. Obesity has been found to be a

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   The World Health Organization defines a disability as a decrease in a person’s ability to perform normal daily activities. Simple questions such as, did you tie your own shoes today or did you walk a good distance without looking to rest because you were out of breath, are questions that you should ask yourself when questioning your health conditions. Did you ever think that being overweight

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BayChoice Bariatric and Digestive Center is a surgical weight-loss practice. Here at BayChoice we specialize and understand weight loss struggles and put forth our effort to help you reach a healthy life and lifestyle. Dr. Kenneth Hollis has practiced laparoscopic surgery for over 20 years. He began in 1989 as one of the first surgeons in the United States to perform minimally invasive procedures

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As we get back into the groove of things and wake up from our winter hibernations - avoiding exercise, indulging in comfort foods, and adding extra pounds - we realize it's time to put away the bulky sweaters and ready ourselves for warmer weather. With spring comes baseball games, weekend picnics, company crawfish boils, and patio parties, but unless you're careful to watch out for spring's

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WASHINGTON, AP – It took lawmakers a year to shape President Barack Obama's health care bill. If it finally passes Congress, it'll take the better part of a decade to write the user manual for consumers and doctors, employers and insurance companies. Some health insurance consumer protections would go into place immediately, significant but limited in scope. The big expansion in coverage comes

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HOUSTON, Jeremy Desel/11 News -- The health care reform plan is leaving many doctors with questions about the long-term health of their practices. “Reimbursement? Money? Making money?--We are also making a living. You know, we are not going to compromise people’s health, but it is a business," said Houston doctor Roland Maldonado. Doctors depend on negotiated rates with insurance companies -

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The Memorial Hermann Healthcare System recently announced the appointment of Erin Asprec as CEO of Memorial Hermann Southeast. "I look forward to the opportunity to work closely with the physician leadership and employees at Memorial Hermann Southeast to continue to expand upon the high quality clinical care and patient-and family-centered services provided to our community," said Asprec.

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The recent epidemic of Childhood Obesity has also been accompanied by an increase in the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes among children and adolescents. Thus are the findings of a Yale University School of Medicine study in a multi-ethnic group of 167 obese children and adolescents. Impaired glucose tolerance was found in 25 percent of the 55 obese children ages 4-10 years of age and 21 percent of

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Researchers from Harvard and Michigan have concluded that the health consequences of obesity in our population will offset the health gains made by our population's significant reduction in smoking. The study's conclusion states that the increase in life expectancy that our population should experience as a result of decreased smoking behavior, will be reduced due to the dramatic increase in

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You've made it through your weight loss journey. Now what? Whether it's the little black dress in winter or, for men, stripping down to your shorts in summer, those wobbly bits around the upper arms, chest and back can easily spoil the look. Here's an 8 minute body toning workout to banish the wobbly bits.Equipment NeededAny exercise

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Mar. 15: President Obama is introduced by Connie Anderson, sister of cancer patient Natoma Canfield, who wrote the president saying she could no longer afford her health insurance premiums. AP, WASHINGTON -- Buyers, beware: President Barack Obama says his health care overhaul will lower premiums by double digits, but check the fine print. Premiums are

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   The key factor to any healthy pregnancy is nutrition and this is especially true for bariatric surgery patients. Please make sure your Obstetrician is aware of the type of bariatric surgery that you have undergone and also maintains close contact working with your Bariatric Surgeon throughout your pregnancy to ensure that both you and your baby are getting proper nutrition.    Although it

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Congratulations, you’ve completed your successful bariatric surgery and reached your weight loss goals. You’ve decided to start a family, but wonder “Is it safe or even possible to become pregnant after my bariatric surgery? How long should I wait?” These are but a few of the questions you may be asking yourself. Well, we’re here to tell you that if you are a woman able to get pregnant, yes you

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Obese individuals who undergo bariatric surgery substantially slash their risk of certain obesity-related cancers, according to a new study presented at the 25th annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Washington, D.C. Calling this a "very exciting finding," lead researcher Nicolas Christou, MD, PhD, Director of Bariatric Surgery and Professor of Surgery at

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Having weight-loss surgery? Shedding a few pounds before the surgery might reduce your risk of having surgical complications, a new study hints. A look back at the medical records of 881 patients who had weight-loss surgery found that the more weight patients lost before surgery, the less likely they were to suffer post-op complications, such as infections, blood

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Research has proven that patients that lose weight (even a little) prior to any weight-loss surgical procedure will have a higher probability of attaining their weight management goals. We urge our patients to be conscience of their pre-operative weight to ensure greater success through this life-changing journey. Losing weight prior to surgery is great and encouraged. Our practice recommends

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NEW YORK (United Press International, 2010)  Obesity has become an equal, if not greater, contributor to illness and a shortened life as smoking, U.S. researchers found. Haomiao Jia and Dr. Erica I. Lubetkin of Columbia University and The City College of New York calculated that the quality adjusted life years lost due to obesity is now equal to, if not greater than, those lost due to smoking.

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Dr. Hollis has practiced laparoscopic surgery for nearly 20 years, beginning in 1989 as one of the early surgeons in the U.S. performing minimally invasive procedures. He is the Medical Director for Memorial Hermann Southeast specializing in LapBand and Bariatric surgeries.

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Obesity is rapidly becoming the nation’s No. 1 health concern. Of the 97 million Americans who suffer from obesity, 5 million to 10 million of them are considered morbidly obese.

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We invite you to browse our website, and look forward to working with you to build a healthy lifestyle and meet your weight loss goals! To Your Success! Dr. Ken Hollis & the BayChoice Staff

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