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Hernia Mesh – Truths and Myths
Hernia mesh can be a touchy subject for some. To be sure, there has been some controversy over the use of hernia mesh, even though it represents one of the biggest advances in hernia repair technology. In fact, mesh makes for a much more reliable hernia closure and longer-term repair than traditional tension repairs, which typically have a far higher rate of recurrence. As a result, most hernias today are repaired with mesh.
With that said, there’s still a lot to discuss about hernia mesh, and in this article, we want to separate the truths from the myths.
Chocolate Hazelnut Frappe
Are you bored of your typical morning coffee routine? Well, we have a recipe that will have you jumping out of bed to make. This simple recipe combines delicious ingredients that will make a perfect chocolate hazelnut frappe to leave you happy, well caffeinated, and ready to conquer the day.
Best Low Impact Exercises for Bariatric Patients
You’ve been cleared to exercise. So now what?
This is far less daunting than it sounds. For some of us, the gym was not our first hang out pre-surgery. Neither was spin class, the tennis court, the weekend hikes or the stand-up paddleboard. But guess what? Your new life is the golden ticket to some of life‘s best experiences that will broaden your free-time horizons, increase your health-conscious circle of friends, and lead to tremendous success in your weight loss journey.
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
Fall is among us! It is now time to consume every pumpkin creation possible before it’s not socially acceptable anymore… and we have a recipe for you. Indulge in a delicious, protein packed, autumn favorite: pumpkin cheesecake! This quick and simple recipe will provide you with a delicious fall treat that won’t leave you feeling guilty.
Why Long-term PPI Therapy May Be Hurting Our Health
Statistics estimate that GERD affects about 20 percent of the population in the United States. To manage this condition, many people look to proton-pump inhibitor, or PPI therapy. PPI therapy is a medication, usually over the counter, that reduces the amount of stomach acid production. It is nearly impossible to completely inhibit the production of stomach acid.
Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark
“Time for dessert!” – everyone’s favorite words to hear. Dessert is usually associated with high calorie and high sugar treats, but that doesn’t have to be the case. You can create a delicious dessert item with healthy ingredients that still work to quench that after-meal sweet tooth. Try out our quick and easy recipe for frozen yogurt berry bark and see for yourself.
What Is Dumping Syndrome? (And Why It Might not Be All Bad)
No surgery is 100% risk and consideration free and the gastric bypass is no different. In many cases, when we talk about the side effects of surgery, we focus on the decidedly negative ones. However, dumping syndrome is one of those very interesting side effects that, while very uncomfortable for the patient, may actually have some long term beneficial value. When we discussed dumping syndrome, we limit our discussion to the gastric bypass because of the way that the stomach is changed and. The outlets from the stomach into the small intestine, known as the stoma is removed and rebuilt during a bypass surgery. The new valve is not as efficient or as strong as the natural valve. This means that food and drink can enter into the more sensitive small intestines faster without being fully procesed in the stomach. This is known as rapid gastric emptying or dumping syndrome.
Strawberry Mini Waffles
Waking up in the morning is a lot easier when you know you have a delicious breakfast on the way. Our recipe for mini strawberry waffles combines all of your favorite breakfast treats to create a meal to remember. Did we mention that it is also won’t break your calorie count for the day? Read on to see if this is too good (and yummy) to be true.
To Wait or Not To Wait – Buying Clothes After Bariatric Surgery
It is exciting to see results after bariatric surgery. You start to shed pound after pound and your clothes do not fit quite like they used to. The first place your mind may jump to is going shopping and investing in an entire new wardrobe. You have come a long way and worked so hard to get to where you are now – you are deserving of a little reward. However, buying a whole new wardrobe after the first signs of weight loss may be premature, and may end up costing you more money than necessary.
Protein Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles
Is your stomach already growling from the title? This an absolutely delicious dessert recipe that will quench all your sweet tooth cravings. Replace a high sugar snack or dessert with these chocolate peanut butter truffles to reduce your sugar intake and increase the amount of protein in your diet. It doesn’t get better than this.
