20 Jan Meet Your Surgeon
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weight loss Tag
04 Nov Patient Spotlight: Sarah Dabney
I’ve struggled with obesity my entire life. I was always the “fat” friend, the “fat” sister, the “you’re so pretty…for a plus-size girl”. Over the years, I tried so many diets- Weight Watchers, Atkins, Keto, South Beach, you name it and would also incorporate some exercise. I’ve lost 25lbs and gained back 50, Lost 60lbs and gained back 75, but was never successful in keeping the weight off. In 2008, when I started my first job as an RN, I met 3 nurses on my unit that had all had some form of weight loss surgery and were several years...
15 Jul Getting Started When You Don’t Know Where to Get Started
Let’s talk about fitness. Where do I start? No matter your fitness level, starting out slow and steady is always key. Setting a smaller goal that is 100% attainable 100% of the time is better than setting a larger goal that you hit 50% of the time. If you set out to be just 1% better every day, by the end of one year you will have become 365% better than you were when you started. Exercise Consistency is KEY. If you have a goal to exercise 30 minutes a day, but haven’t been doing anything, then start with 10 minutes a day...
31 May Festive recipes to try in the month of may
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19 May Fruits and Vegetables in Season for May
Strawberries: Prime-time for these bright bursts of cheer is May through June. Give your heart a boost by getting your fair share. Strawberries can also help you regulate your blood sugar and boost your immunity while providing healthy carbs, such as fiber. Kohlrabi: If you happen to miss this gem between May and June, check back in between September and October when it hits another peak season of ripeness. It can prevent certain cancers, heart disease, and inflammation, this vegetable is versatile enough to add to breakfast, lunch or dinner. Lettuce: Butter. Romaine. Baby. Green Leaf. Dark and lovely lettuce comes in...
31 Jan The psychology of resolutions
According to an article published in The Journal of Clinical Psychology, almost half of all Americans make New Year's resolutions. Of those, however, only 8% are likely to succeed. Among all the various resolutions, the most common one is losing weight. Some might ask if it's worth it to make a New Year's resolution if the success rate is so low. According to University of Pennsylvania professor Dr. Maurice Schweitzer, resolutions do have some value. “The new year provides a salient reference point for setting a goal — How much did I weigh at the beginning of the year? — and forming resolutions helps...
25 Jan Ben’s Weight Loss Success Story – Robotic Sleeve gastrectomy
Ben shares his journey from how he got started all of the way to his incredible weight loss following Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Ben has lost over 167 lbs! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-eXcSJgMGc https://youtu.be/FetjkV6IuSI ...
18 Jan January seasonal fruits and Vegetables
The best way to save on fruits and vegetables is to buy what's in season when they are at their most abundant. There's also a bonus that money can't buy: fruits and vegetables just taste better when they are in season. The produce in your region are harvested closer to the peak of freshness than those that have to spend a lot of time in shipping containers that cover thousands of miles in transport. Seasonal fruits and vegetables may be brief, but they are literally the pick of the crop. And as one season passes into another,...
10 Jan Drive-Thru Goes to Chick-fil-a
Happy New Year Gang! If you are like me, you have made the New Year’s resolution to eat healthier and save money by preparing and eating more meals at home. So far I’m off to a good start, but let’s be honest— I’m only on day 3 of this New Year! As things pick up and life happens, I’m sure I’ll be in…. THE DRIVE-THRU, so let’s take a look at a personal favorite Chick-fil-a and discover better choices. Chick-fil-A is a popular fast food restaurant known for its chicken sandwiches. Aside from chicken sandwiches, you’ll also find a selection of...
03 Jan Excellence in Robotic Surgery
Georgetown Community Hospital Earns Accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic surgery from SRC Georgetown, KY – (December 29, 2021) – Georgetown Community Hospital recently achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, recognized for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). Status as an accredited facility means that Georgetown Community Hospital has met nationally recognized standards. Not all surgeons seek accreditation and not all that undergo the rigorous requirements and inspection process are granted accreditation. Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery: Eric Smith, DO Robotic Care Specialists: David Hoffman and Brad...
31 Dec Combating the Winter Blues
Winter is coming. It’s a sad but definite reality. Along with the cold temperatures and disappearance of sunshine, come the winter blues. This is a real phenomenon for EVERYONE, it just hits certain people harder than others. You’ve got all kinds of great momentum built up and we want to make sure that we don’t lose out on our progress in the winter… so what can we do?? One solution is LIGHT. That’s right, the seemingly small detail of less sunlight actually is a HUGE deal to all of us. To combat this, technology gives us the infrared light. This light...
22 Oct Gastric Sleeve Weight Loss Success Story – Denny
I’ve always been a large person the majority of my life and battled with my weight for years. Had two major events happen in my life that helped me decide it was time for a change. The first was a major back injury that prevented me from working. This lead to major issues with depression and massive weight gain. I went up over 600 pounds. The second was the passing of my father. Made me re- evaluate my life and got me focused again. I needed to do something other than just diet to ensure I’d be around to take...