For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health.
For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to achieving and maintaining great health.
About 800 central Illinoisans have undergone bariatric surgery through Memorial Medical Center’s Bariatric Services program, all with the intended goal
of living a more fulfilling, active life after shedding the weight.
One such success story is Jill, who has lost more than 118 pounds since her surgery a year ago.
“I finally realized it was time for me to take care of myself in order to be around to take care of the ones that I love,” she saidSince her surgery, Jill has become a runner and is happier than ever.
For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health. For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to achieving and maintaining great health.
About 800 central Illinoisans have undergone bariatric surgery through Memorial Medical Center’s Bariatric Services program, all with the intended goal of living a more fulfilling, active life after shedding the weight.
Ginny after surgery
One such success story is Ginny, who has lost more than 113 pounds since her surgery and was able to remove numerous medicines from her daily regime.
“I’m more outgoing now, and people are more receptive to me,” she said. ”
For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health. For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to achieving and maintaining great health.
About 800 central Illinoisans have undergone bariatric surgery through Memorial Medical Center’s Bariatric Services program, all with the intended goal of living a more fulfilling, active life after shedding the weight.
One such success story is Linda, who has lost more than 65 pounds since her surgery in late August and no longer relies on a CPAP machine for sleep apnea or takes blood pressure medication.
“My self-esteem is back and I’m no longer ashamed of how I look,” she said.
Read Linda’s story in her own words below. (Click here to enlarge.)
For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health. For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to achieving and maintaining great health.
About 800 central Illinoisans have undergone bariatric surgery through Memorial Medical Center’s Bariatric Services program, all with the intended goal of living a more fulfilling, active life after shedding the weight.
One such success story is Margarita, who lost more than 140 pounds, saw her diabetes disappear practically overnight and has gone on to participate in multiple 5K runs and a biathlon. And now, she’s training for her first half-marathon!
For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health. For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to achieving and maintaining great health.
About 800 central Illinoisans have undergone bariatric surgery through Memorial Medical Center’s Bariatric Services program, all with the intended goal of living a more fulfilling, active life after shedding the weight.
One such success story is Ron, who lost more than 200 pounds, reduced his blood-pressure medications from eight to two and has seen a drastic improvement in his quality of life. Read his story in his own words below.
We use our cellphones for a lot more than making phone calls. Many of us have smartphones with apps to help us manage our schedules, check the weather, find show times for the latest movie and wake us up in the morning.
So why not use apps to help you better manage your diet?
An 11-week program offered by Memorial Medical Center’s clinical dietitians can teach you the skills to conquer unhealthy eating habits – and help you conquer that hard-to-attain New Year’s resolution to lose weight.
And the first class is free!
Choosing to Lose will hold its introductory session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, in the Florence Nightingale Conference Room (Room B-115), which is on the first floor of the hospital in the Capitol Zone. At the end of the session, you can decide if you want to enroll in the remaining 10 weekly classes.
Unlike many fad diets, Choosing to Lose teaches you how to make permanent lifestyle changes and prepares you for long-term success. Additional information is available on Memorial’s website, which explains how you can receive a $50 discount.
Emily Marshall, an employee at Memorial Medical Center who learned about the program through the MMC employee newsletter last year, shares her success story as a result of the program.
When the winter holidays roll around, sometimes it seems easier to just surrender to all the tasty but calorie-rich foods and drinks.
But whipping up healthier versions of your favorite holiday recipes can be easier than you think, says Kathy Levin, registered dietitian at Memorial Medical Center.
Posted by Memorial Health | Posted in Bariatrics, Nutrition | Posted on 27-11-2012
How were you supposed to know that a cup of eggnog at last year’s office holiday party had about 350 calories? It makes you wish you hadn’t guzzled three glasses, which you only had to do to wash down all that food you ate.
Being prepared is half the battle when it comes to controlling your calories during the holidays, says Gayle Jennings, registered dietitian at Memorial Medical Center. She said these six tips from the American Heart Association can help you leave the office party not feeling guilty: Read the rest of this entry »
For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health. For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to achieving and maintaining great health.
About 800 central Illinoisans have undergone bariatric surgery through Memorial Medical Center’s Bariatric Services program, all with the intended goal of living a more fulfilling, active life after shedding the weight.
One such success story is Ruth, who lost more than 80 pounds and has seen many health benefits after her surgery. Read her story in her own words below or click here to enlarge the photo.
