Colder Weather, Stronger You: Exercise & Fitness Strategies for Cooler Months

Colder Weather, Stronger You: Exercise & Fitness Strategies for Cooler Months

As the temperatures drop, fitness often slips down the priority list. Shorter days, chilly weather, and busy schedules make it...
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Childhood Obesity Prevention: Simple Nutrition & Fitness Strategies for Busy Families

Childhood Obesity Prevention: Simple Nutrition & Fitness Strategies for Busy Families

As the school year begins, schedules get busier, and quick meals often replace balanced ones. Kids also spend more time...
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What to Expect After Bariatric Surgery: Weight Loss Results and Timeline

What to Expect After Bariatric Surgery: Weight Loss Results and Timeline

Losing weight isn’t easy, especially when diet and exercise don’t seem to make a difference. If you’ve been trying for...
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Surgical Center vs. Hospital: What’s Best for Your Procedure?

Surgical Center vs. Hospital: What’s Best for Your Procedure?

When you need surgery, the idea of spending days in a hospital can feel stressful. Inpatient surgery at a hospital...
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How Bariatric Surgery Affects Body Image and Mental Health

How Bariatric Surgery Affects Body Image and Mental Health

Bariatric surgery is the first step in a profound weight loss journey, and physical transformation is just one part of...
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Weight Loss Surgery Reversibility Guide: Gastric Band, Sleeve, and Bypass Compared

Weight Loss Surgery Reversibility Guide: Gastric Band, Sleeve, and Bypass Compared

When you are thinking about having weight loss surgery, one of the first questions that is likely to come to...
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Stay Fit and Cool: Safe Summer Exercise Tips for Bariatric Surgery Patients

Stay Fit and Cool: Safe Summer Exercise Tips for Bariatric Surgery Patients

Summer is a great time to focus on exercise and fitness goals, especially for bariatric surgery patients in recovery or...
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Surviving Summer Gatherings After Bariatric Surgery: Dietary Tips to Stay On Track

Surviving Summer Gatherings After Bariatric Surgery: Dietary Tips to Stay On Track

As the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, social calendars begin to fill with a wave of summer...
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Understanding the Patient Experience: A Guide to Bariatric Surgery from Start to Finish

Understanding the Patient Experience: A Guide to Bariatric Surgery from Start to Finish

As a new bariatric surgery patient, you will have a lot of questions and concerns. At Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery,...
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Partners in Care: UAB St. Vincent’s Hospital and Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery

Partners in Care: UAB St. Vincent’s Hospital and Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery

May 12-18 is National Hospital Week—a time to pause and recognize the incredible hospitals and healthcare professionals who keep our...
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How Family Caregivers Can Support a Loved One After Bariatric Surgery

How Family Caregivers Can Support a Loved One After Bariatric Surgery

When someone you love has bariatric surgery, they’re beginning a life-changing journey—one that brings both physical and emotional challenges. It’s...
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Stress Awareness Month: Bariatric Surgery and Stress Management Tools

Stress Awareness Month: Bariatric Surgery and Stress Management Tools

April is National Stress Awareness Month, and at Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery, we dedicate this month to recognizing the impact...
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