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 […]
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Limited 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 now until June 30, 2023, patients who schedule their initial consultation with Dr. Velazquez can take advantage of this limited-time offer and get this life-changing procedure for $10,534. “We understand that medical expenses can be […]
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 […]
Read MoreLong Term Impact of Obesity
Obesity is listed by the Centers for Disease Control as a serious chronic disease. That may sound extreme to some, but there is a valid reason for this designation. Obesity – which is defined as possessing a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 and above – can cause dozens of health conditions, including many that […]
Read MoreWeight Loss Tips for a Busy Schedule
Many of us spend our days running from job to job and task to task, feeling like we barely have time to think, let alone plan out a healthier lifestyle. Go to the gym? Who has time for that? But attaining better health – and finding our optimum weight – through diet and exercise does […]
Read MoreSuccess after gastric bypass requires dietary commitment
Thanks to medical advances and a meticulous and caring group of providers, Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Weight Management offers patients in need with an effective medical weight loss procedure: Gastric bypass. Also called the Roux-en-Y (RNY) procedure, the gastric bypass is a minimally invasive surgery that produces astounding results for patients in need of immediate […]
Read MoreWhy Eating Too Fast Is Bad
In the modern age, speed may seem like an advantage for everything. But when it comes to your health – specifically your waistline – speed is actually something to be avoided. Study after study reveals that eating slowly actually promotes better health, and that is because of the way that our bodies are hardwired. Longstreet […]
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