Nicole & Jason – Research
Friday, 19 July 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
We love positive feedback from our patients. Listen below to hear why Nicole and Jason chose our team for their weight loss procedures.
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Nicole & Jason – Shopping after bariatric surgery
Wednesday, 17 July 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Many people struggling with obesity will dread shopping or getting dressed in the morning. Clothes serve as a constant reminder that we aren’t the size we want to be. No matter how many different styles or colors Jason would buy, he still felt uncomfortable and disappointed. Today, because of the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Nicole and
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Post-Op Active Lifestyle
Tuesday, 16 July 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Patients typically are back to their normal lifestyle very quickly after surgery. We encourage patients to return to work and normal activities within 4-10 days. Within hours of their surgery, patients should be walking the halls and drinking liquids. A Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy creates tremendous health changes for a patient without the burden of a
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Best friends Kera & Mikey share their journey. Part 3.
Monday, 15 July 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Kera struggled with Type 2 Diabetes for over 3 years when she her battle became unbearable. Every doctor advised “Lose weight” but provided no other information other than the usual “eat healthy and exercise.” Knowing her life was on the line, Kera tried everything. She joined a gym – she ate healthy – she tried
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Nicole & Jason – Summary
Friday, 12 July 2019
by Dr. Tom Lavin
Nicole Burdett and Jason Williams have been friends for over 20 years. In 2017, they made the life-changing decision to undergo the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Prior to surgery, Nicole, a 38-year-old mom and lawyer, weighed 215 pounds. Jason, a 46-year-old father and lawyer, weighed 266 pounds. As a result of the surgery and their dedication
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