Frequently Asked Questions about Bariatric Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions About Bariatric Surgery What is bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery is a group of medical procedures designed to help people with obesity lose weight by changing how the digestive system works. It may reduce the size of the stomach, change how calories are absorbed, or both. Is bariatric surgery the same as weight loss surgery? Yes. Bariatric surgery […]
Read MoreBariatric Surgery Friendly Snack Ideas to Make at Home After Weight Loss Surgery
Snack Attack –Bariatric Friendly Snacks to Make at Home The truth is everyone wants a snack sometimes. The key to success with bariatric surgery, or any healthy lifestyle, is to have healthy snacks available. Since it is summer in Connecticut and many of you are busy enjoying the beaches and state parks, we thought that some take-along snacks would be in […]
Read MoreNutritious Post Bariatric Surgery Meals Connecticut
Post Bariatric Surgery Nutrition Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) is the first step in a lifelong journey toward improved health, increased activity, and enhanced well-being. After the operation, you will need to follow certain nutritional guidelines to help optimize your weight loss, minimize complications, and take in the amount and types of nutrients your body requires. At Griffin Bariatrics, our […]
Read MoreChia Seeds Can Be A Helpful Supplement After Weight Loss Surgery
When most people think of chia seeds they think of the green sprouts that provide the “hair” to kitschy pottery resembling the heads of state and cartoon characters (you are probably singing the jingle right now, too). Little did we know in the late seventies that these same seeds that you soaked, as a kid, to grow a green fleece […]
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When Should I Receive Colorectal Screening?
The American Cancer Society expects colorectal cancer to cause about 55,000 deaths by the end of the year. The best protection against colorectal cancer is early detection because the sooner cancer is detected, the more treatable the disease is. With that in mind, oncologists are always working to develop more effective methods of detecting cancer and re-evaluating when patients should begin […]
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Colon Cancer Risk Factors and Tips for Lowering Risk
Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is 1 in 24 for men and 1 in 26 for women. The good news is that colon cancer can be prevented and is treatable with a […]
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How to Sneak More Fiber into Your Diet
Getting enough fiber is important for your health. For starters, it can prevent or reduce constipation which is good for colon health. It may also help with weight loss and maintenance. Fiber has been shown to lower cholesterol levels, as well as reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease. The Institute of Medicine recommends at least 38 grams of […]
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Exercises to Keep Your Heart Healthy
People who don’t exercise are almost twice as likely to get heart disease as people who are active. The best way to keep your heart healthy is to do aerobic exercise. The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise on most days of the week. Even if you divide your exercise time into ten- or […]
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How to Help Prevent High Blood Pressure
About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have high blood pressure. Blood pressure depends on how much blood your heart is pumping and how much resistance there is to blood flow in your arteries. If you have narrow arteries, your blood pressure will be higher. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, makes individuals high-risk for developing a wide variety of other […]
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What Is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common, non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that affects nearly all men as they age. The prostate surrounds the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body), and as the prostate enlarges, it can compress the urethra and cause bothersome urinary symptoms. Common BPH Symptoms Frequent or urgency of urination (sudden strong […]
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