As a weight loss surgery patient, your meals should be built around protein. Protein can speed healing, preserve and promote lean muscle mass and boost your metabolism.  High protein foods should be eaten first at meals, then vegetables or fruits and finally grains.  Sweets may be unavoidable but can be controlled.  Gastric bypass patient especially …

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Many new programs promise obesity prevention measures. Yet obesity rates are on the rise. In this article, printed with the permission of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), Joe Nadglowski, president and CEO, discusses the measures our policy leaders must take in order to reverse our current life threatening trends

The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana would like to provide you with tips for dining at your favorite resturant.  But, first, it’s Summertime and it’s hot!  Are you looking for a way to cool off without stopping at the closest snowball stand?  Try one of these great …

You’ve heard it. “Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!” “Eat as much as you want and still lose weight!” With so many products and weight-loss theories out there, it’s easy to get confused. This information may help clear up confusion about weight loss, nutrition and physical exercise. The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana have two …

As of May 15, 2010 Cigna has changed its position of reimbursement for sleeve gastrectomy and will now cover the procedure.  The coverage will This coverage will be the same as other bariatric surgery procedures covered by Cigna.  Per the …

Although obesity is a widespread epidemic, many misconceptions still exist about its causes and solutions. To help spread the word, open a dialogue for change and influence policy makers, Allergan, Inc., the makers of the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System, recently launched the C.H.O.I.CE campaign.

On March 26, 2010, a resolution was unanimously passed in the Senate to designate September 2010 as “National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month”, bringing national attention to a growing epidemic among youth in the United States. The resolution requests that the president issue a proclamation calling on the federal government, states, tribes and localities to observe …

Have you ever wondered just how many calories that chicken quesadilla or reuben sandwich will add to your caloric intake for lunch?  What about the “healthy” veggie spud and cream of broccoli soup?

Eating out can be a real problem for those who are watching their weight …

As of April 9, 2010, Aetna has changed its position on reimbursement for sleeve gastrectomy and will now cover the procedure. This coverage will be the same as other bariatric surgery procedures covered by Aetna.