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Quick and Easy Meal Ideas, Apps, Plans, and Websites
This list is meant to be a resource, but keep in mind that not every meal on each site is specifically recommended by our…
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Thiamine
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Function: Plays an essential role in glucose metabolism and a key role in nerve, muscle and heart function. Deficiency: Leads to…
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Protein
Function: Protein has many important functions. It helps to repair muscles, tissues and cells, allows metabolic reactions to take place, provides structure, helps with…
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Copper
Function: Involved in iron metabolism, connective tissue synthesis and energy production. Helps in many physiological processes such as regulation of gene expression, brain development…
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Zinc
Function: Helps the immune system to fight off viruses and stay healthy. It is used to make DNA and protein. It is involved in…
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LINX Procedure for Gastric Sleeve Patients with GERD
Treatment of reflux after gastric sleeve with the LINX procedure Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can sometimes be an issue for patients who have undergone…
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Is weight loss surgery tax deductible?
Many patients ask the question - Is weight loss surgery tax deductible? This is a question that we actually do not get asked very…
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Bariatric surgery vs. GLP-1’s, which is better?
Bariatric surgery vs. GLP-1's is a hotly-debated topic today. Surgical procedures such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, have long been recognized as effective…
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5 Reasons Weight Loss Surgery Beats GLP-1’s
Read Dr. Trace Curry's 5 reasons why weight loss surgery beats GLP-1's such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide).
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Gastric Sleeve Requirements Guide
Also called a sleeve gastrectomy, gastric sleeve surgery is a popular weight loss procedure designed to help obese individuals achieve significant weight loss by…
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