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 […]
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Medications 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 […]
Read MoreWhat’s the skinny on the ‘Skinny Shot?’
How many times have you logged onto your social media accounts and been besieged by posts about the latest weight loss trend or fat-burning miracle drug? They’re everywhere. And it’s hard to tell what’s real and helpful, from fake and potentially harmful. But while it’s wise to be skeptical of most weight loss social media […]
Read MoreWeight loss journey: From navigator to patient
Every day, Lexi Fraser-Tinnian helped patients toward their goals of weight loss and better health. From her role as a bariatric patient navigator at Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Weight Management, Lexi saw others achieve a better life through bariatric surgery. It was that in-depth contact that convinced Lexi to consider her own surgical weight loss journey. […]
Read MoreWeight loss surgery offers quick recovery
Weight loss surgery offers a lifeline to health for many patients who are otherwise unable to achieve significant and lasting change while battling obesity. Also referred to as bariatric surgery, these safe and proven procedures are just one part of a lifetime commitment to improved health. Understand that they are not a cure-all but part […]
Read MoreWhat is Gastric Bypass?
If you are obese and have struggled to lose weight and keep it off, you may find yourself facing severe health concerns due to excess weight. These situations can require fundamental change to obtain better health – and that fundamental change may come in the form of bariatric surgery. For instance, the gastric bypass. Also […]
Read MoreHow small will my stomach be?
Make no mistake, undergoing bariatric surgery represents a major decision. Even those who are perfect candidates and stand to enjoy significant health and life benefits should not see it as a cure-all. In fact, bariatric surgery is just part of a total approach to health – even if it is a drastic and necessary tool […]
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