If you are battling weight concerns and are thinking about bariatric surgery, you no doubt have questions. How well does weight loss surgery work? How hard is recovery? What is a patient’s life like after surgery? How do I even know if surgery is a solution that makes sense for my situation? However, if you […]
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Adolescents and Weight Loss
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 […]
Read MoreWeight 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(or weight loss) surgery is not something that many people understand, and what they know of it is likely through outdated or secondhand sources.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 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 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 […]
Read MoreESG: Non-surgical, outpatient weight loss option now available
Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Weight Management is excited to announce that it now offers the latest FDA-approved non-surgical treatment for obesity: the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG). An incisionless procedure, ESG is performed in an outpatient setting. The Center for Weight Management is the only practice in the region to offer this new, leading edge route […]
Read MoreWhat makes us unique?
It’s easy to find medical weight loss solutions. Just do a quick web search, and you’ll see dozens of options throughout north Georgia, not to mention countless clinics in metro Atlanta. The trick lies in finding the approach and the clinic that works best for you – and not just in the short term. It […]
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