PROUD PARTNERS IN ADDRESSING ADOLESCENT WEIGHT LOSS Center for Weight Management team partners with NGHS program designed to boost teen health. Obesity is not just an issue for adults. In fact, a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study* revealed that 22.2% of American 12- to 19-year-olds have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or […]
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Weight Loss Diet & Supplements
Weight problems come in all shapes and sizes – literally. And no matter our size or shape, so many of us could benefit from a little weight help now at different times in our lives. The best news is that you don’t have to be considering bariatric surgery or battling obesity to benefit from the […]
Read MoreChoosing surgery as a weight loss option
When you hear the words “bariatric surgery,” you likely have all kinds of thoughts – and there’s a good chance many of your ideas are based on myths. That’s because bariatric (or weight loss) surgery is not something that many people understand, and what they know of it is likely through outdated or secondhand sources. […]
Read MoreWrist and Ankle Injuries
When you think about the stress we put on our ankles and wrists, it’s pretty amazing how resilient those two areas of the body are. However, even the strongest joints can only take so much, and because of how we use them, wrists and ankles are two of the most injured locations in the human […]
Read MoreNonsurgical Options for Pain Treatment
Interventional pain management offers patients real and lasting relief from persistent, sometimes crippling pain – the kind of pain that can dominate your life. And this approach does so without the use of narcotic prescriptions. In fact, at Longstreet Clinic Interventional Pain Management, we utilize a range of non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures. So, what […]
Read MoreLimited Time: Gastric Sleeve at reduced price
Longstreet Clinic and Dr. Eric Velazquez are pleased to announce an exclusive, limited time self-pay promotion for Sleeve Gastrectomy. From Jan. 15, 2024, through Feb. 29, 2024, patients who schedule their initial consultation with Dr. Velazquez can take advantage of this limited-time offer and get this life-changing procedure for $11,534. “We understand that medical expenses can […]
Read MoreFormer SEC linebacker ready to tackle life again after bariatric surgery
Des Williams did not look obese. So some people were shocked to find out the former University of Georgia linebacker developed the telltale symptoms of obesity, including high blood pressure, sleep apnea and chronic fatigue. Called “comorbidities” they were taking a toll on Des’s life. So even though he carried his weight of almost 330 […]
Read More2023 Holiday Door Contest Winners
Longstreet Clinic’s annual holiday door decorating contest once again brought plenty of Christmas cheer to our offices across northeast Georgia in 2023. Thank you to our dedicated team members who devoted hours of creativity and craftiness in constructing this year’s entries. Our judges once again reported that they had an almost impossible task of ranking […]
Read MoreMedications and weight loss
When you think of weight loss and medications, you likely think of weight loss drugs. But medications can play a key role in weight gain AND weight loss – and it’s important to understand the whole picture when it comes to how medications can affect your weight. That’s why, at Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Weight […]
Read MoreHow Meal Replacement Offers Path to Weight Loss
https://youtu.be/pYjv7Gr0ZTg When it comes to weight loss solutions, the good news is that there are different routes to success. The frustrating part is figuring out the one that works best for you. How do you sort out the seemingly endless options – most of which carry zero guarantee for success – especially if you’re in […]
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