Center for Weight Management Archives

Developments in GLP-1s That Weight Loss Patients Should Consider

While glucagon-like peptide-1 medications – better known as GLP-1s – have been around for years, they have only relatively recently come to the forefront as a successful weight loss treatment. That said, GLP-1s are still evolving as a treatment method for weight loss, and at Longstreet Clinic Center for Weight Management, providers note that, while […]

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Pancakes*

It may not quite feel like it yet but fall (or autumn if you prefer) is just about upon us. And as we move into cooler weather, it’s time to start making fall weather treats that include the flavors of autumn. One of the chief tastes of the season is pumpkin. However, a lot of […]

Early intervention, Lasting Impact: How treating teen obesity early can shape lifelong health

At Longstreet Clinic Center for Weight Management, we are constantly evaluating the latest research of and treatment methods for obesity – and that includes how to help younger patients overcome this challenging disease. It’s easy to think of obesity as an adult problem, but the numbers prove that excessive weight – and the complicating factors […]

SADI Surgery: Another weight loss tool delivering impressive results

A few years ago, the surgeons at Longstreet Clinic Center for Weight Management began offering a bariatric procedure that combined elements of longstanding and trusted weight loss surgeries in a new approach that produced eye-opening results. Known as the SADI (Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy), the procedure builds on the success of the […]

One healthy choice

For many people, the biggest issue with obesity is not about appearance – it’s about what carrying significant weight does to you. In Connie Davis’s case, obesity attacked her physically: She was reduced to using a walker for mobility, battling through the agony of two knees that needed replacement. Yet she could not have them […]

Support groups provide important step for long-term weight loss success

There’s a pervasive myth in popular culture that bariatric surgery is a sort of magic wand for health: Once you undergo weight loss surgery, your excess pounds magically disappear, never to return. The truth is that bariatric surgery is simply a platform for success. The patient still must commit to living a healthy lifestyle and […]

5 tips keep your vacation healthy and fun

Summer is almost here, and for many of us that means it’s time for a break. But no matter if that includes an escape to the beach, a road trip across the country, an island cruise, or a foreign adventure, that break may make it tough to stick to your normal diet. That can be […]

A holistic approach to weight loss makes a long-term, successful difference

Would you trust a mechanic who works on cars without looking under the hood and/or performing a complete diagnostic test? Well, trusting a weight loss solution from someone who doesn’t know you personally – no matter what type of medication, diet, or exercise plan it includes – is essentially the same thing. That’s because each […]

Simple, seasonal changes that make a big difference to your waistline

Are you trying to lose significant weight – or even thinking about trimming some extra pounds? Well, we have some good news: Now that spring is fully underway (with summer not far behind) you have a chance to do just that, while also making a real impact on your overall physical and mental health. According […]

Healthy Roasted Cabbage Burgers*

Summer is pretty much here, and for a lot of people that means it’s burger time! Who doesn’t love a good juicy burger (especially if you get to eat it outside)? Unfortunately, the average burger can be loaded with excess carbohydrates and calories. However, there are ways that you create a yummy burger that cut […]