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Advantages of Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

Blog, Body Surgery, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

Bariatric weight loss surgery offers a complete transformation—body, health, and lifestyle. The changes patients experience are oftentimes life changing. Whether it’s improving and resolving diabetes, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol or improving mental health and energy levels, bariatric surgery provides numerous benefits to patients looking to lose a large amount of weight. There are numerous […]

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Post-Bariatric Health and Lifestyle Tips

Blog, Nutrition, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

Bariatric surgery transforms patients and provides hope for a long and healthy life. It’s important for patients to be educated regarding the effects of bariatric surgery. Here are some health and lifestyle tips to help prepare you for the transformation process. Many patients who undergo weight loss surgery are on medications. After surgery, prescription and

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Holiday Help: Avoiding Unhealthy Foods

Blog, Nutrition, Recipes, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

After bariatric surgery, your diet and lifestyle is essential to maintain. Going from a stomach that can hold about 1000 milliliters of food or liquid to a stomach that holds 50 milliliters requires a serious commitment. And after a consultation and pre-surgery prep, we know that you are willing to put in that effort. But,

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Healthy Eating After Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

Blog, Body, Body Surgery, Nutrition, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

You’ve successfully undergone bariatric weight loss surgery! The courage and commitment to take that huge step in your overall health and wellness deserves to be recognized. What you’ve done for yourself has the ability to transform your future and give you a fresh start at not only physical health, but mental and emotional health improvements.

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Weight Loss Surgery Guide: Part 2

Blog, Body, Body Surgery, Nutrition, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

While there might be an overwhelming amount of information on the internet, when you know what to look for and how to sift through the information available, finding the right doctor to perform the right weight loss surgery for your body is a lot less stressful. In this guide, our goal is to help you

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How to Determine if Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery is for You

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Obesity is a serious epidemic in America. With fast food chains strung along every road with tempting deals and more bang for your buck as well more technology than ever, Americans are eating out and sitting around more than ever. And along with all of this new technology comes hundreds of diets that are vying

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New Year, New You – Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

Blog, Nutrition, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

It’s a New Year, which means one thing—New Year resolutions. If you are like most of Americans, your resolution revolves around a healthy lifestyle. But with the holidays ending and the plethora of unhealthy choices surrounding your every move, how can you establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle? To help you get started on a

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Advantages of Exercising After Weight Loss Surgery

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After weight loss surgery, bariatric patients are required to make a change in lifestyle. From eating differently to exercising, Dr. Frenzel and his team at Advanced Bariatric Surgery offer patients the opportunity to change their life and live healthier than ever. Exercise for bariatric weight loss surgery patients can make a difference in the recovery

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Stacie’s Gastric Bypass Surgery – Patient Testimonial

Blog, Body Surgery, Cosmetic, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

Gastric bypass is a popular weight loss surgery for patients who need to lose more than 50 pounds. One patient at Advanced Bariatric Surgery found that undergoing bariatric surgery saved her from years of heartache. Before having the gastric bypass surgery, Stacie wore a size 22 pants. She struggled with confidence, energy, and the will

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Weight Loss Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle

Blog, Nutrition, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

Losing weight and keeping it off is more than a magic pill—unfortunately. Eating right and exercising regularly are a crucial aspect of health and wellness. When you experience difficulties maintaining your weight loss goals, consider the following tips for staying motivated and on track. The first rule of thumb is planning. We cannot get anywhere

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A Beginner’s Exercise Program at Home

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Exercising requires serious planning and dedication to see lasting results. For beginners, working out can be a daunting thought. With so many new concepts and forms to learn, the thought of entering a gym where others are advanced in their workout fitness program can be enough to send you packing. But the key to enjoying

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Exercises to Better Manage Diabetes

Blog, Nutrition, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

Regular exercise has numerous benefits including weight loss, improved circulation, and improved health. One of the most beneficial aspects of routine workouts, however, is the improvement in diabetes management. If you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, there is a natural solution—exercise. By integrating a fitness program into your lifestyle, you can improve

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The Benefits of Consistent Exercise

Blog, Nutrition, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

When exercising, it is important to establish a regular routine. It can be difficult to find consistency in working out. With busy schedules that never seem to be consistent, how can you find consistency in this one aspect of life? Regular exercise has obvious benefits—helping you lose weight, tone muscles, and burn fat. But more

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Healthy Habits for the New Year

Blog, Nutrition, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

This January, when you are asked what your New Year’s resolution is, you can confidently state that you plan to create healthy habits into your eating and exercise routines. Many times, eating better and exercising more are resolutions that last no more than a couple of months into the year. However, when you have the

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The Perfect Turkey Dinner for Christmas

Blog, Nutrition, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

If your Christmas meal consisted solely of turkey and vegetables, the holidays would be well known for health and wellness. Unfortunately, along with Christmas turkey comes the additional sides and desserts that cause your daily caloric intake to skyrocket. If you don’t want to sacrifice delectable taste for low calories, there are plenty of alternatives

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Exercising to Keep off Holiday Weight

Blog, Nutrition, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

While we anticipate the holiday season each year, we never expect to gain the weight that we do. We think about our caloric intake and cannot seem to figure out exactly where all of our extra calories were collected. We have to eat, right? What we don’t calculate is the added ingredients in all of

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Exercise Machines You Should Avoid During Training

Blog, Staying Fit / Dr. Clayton Frenzel

If you are new to the gym, you know how overwhelming the endless rows of workout equipment can be. Machines for your calves, machines for your biceps, machines for your abs—the list goes on and on. While you want to take advantage of every machine available, you also want to get the most out of

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The Best Workout Clothes and Shoes

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Having supportive and appropriate workout gear can drastically improve your performance and results during a workout. If you have ever worn the wrong tennis shoes for your run or put on a baggy shirt to do yoga, you understand that having the wrong workout clothes on for a specific exercise can cause your performance to

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How Much Exercise Does Your Body Need for General Health

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Exercising varies for each individual. While your spouse might exercise for 15 minutes each day and see impressive results, you might need to work out for 45 minutes a day. The variations seem drastic when you don’t understand the science behind the human body and the effects of exercise. Here are some helpful tips to

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Tips on Exercising on a Daily Basis

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Living a healthy, balanced lifestyle has numerous benefits. Your wellness and lifestyle come down to the foods you eat and the amount of exercise you get in any given day. If you are like most Americans, you understand the importance of a healthy exercise routine, but finding the time and energy to complete your workout

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20 Minute Daily Exercises that Work

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If you find your motivation for working out dwindling, know that you are not alone. Sometimes, life gets busy and working out gets pushed to the optional list. But, in reality, finding time for daily exercise is crucial to your overall health and wellness. For all of you who need a quick workout with powerful

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