16

Dec

You Are Not Alone

Ask any of our patients … they will tell you that how vastly different their lives were before and after weight-loss surgery. When it comes to quality of life, there is no comparison. Their confidence, comfort, optimism and energy level have improved dramatically. The...

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16

Dec

Common Misconceptions About Weight-Loss Surgery: Part 2

In last week's blog, Dr. John Angstadt addressed perhaps the most common misconception about weight-loss surgery — that it’s risky. It’s actually less risky than gall bladder surgery. This week, he tackles two more common misconceptions.“Some people...

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16

Dec

Common Misconceptions About Weight-Loss Surgery: Part 1

Not everything you hear about weight-loss surgery is true. Dr. John Angstadt knows that. He's performed hundreds of surgeries and has met hundreds of patients. In this two-part series, he talks about three of the most common misconceptions about weight-loss surgery:“...

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16

Dec

Less Bounce, Mo’ Satisfaction

If you're a z100 fan, you know Mo’ Bounce. He’s on the air 6-10 p.m. weeknights. We checked in with him to get the latest on his life since weight-loss surgery.How are you feeling, Mo’?Amazing. Everything has been great. I started at 270 pounds. That was...

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16

Dec

Test Your Knowledge: A Quick Quiz on Obesity

Knowledge is the key to making a wise decision. Here's a quick quiz to make sure you have your facts straight. The answers are at the bottom, but don’t peek . . . see how well you can do. True or false: Genetics, sedentary lifestyles and the prevalence of fast food...

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16

Dec

After Surgery: A New Life, A New Journey

Cynthia Maio works as a high-frequency radio operator in air traffic control. She's 48 years old and had been overweight since she was 20. She’s tried all the diets, with only moderate results.“My mother was visiting,” says Cynthia. “She saw an ad f...

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16

Dec

Don’t Be Afraid To Take That Step

That's the message that Shiv Sahani of Queens has for people considering weight-loss surgery.Shiv comes from a close-knit Indian family. He’s 28 years old, and for the past six years, he’s been working with his father as a New York Life Insurance agent. Previou...

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16

Dec

For Our Customers: The Terms We Use

Bariatric … Gastrectomy … Laparoscopic … Weight-loss surgery has a language of its own. To help our patients, potential patients and family members feel more comfortable with the terminology we use, we offer this mini-glossary:Bariatrics — the bra...

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16

Dec

‘I Have So Much More Energy Now’

Jackie is 50 years old. She works in Manhattan and lives on Long Island. She's been overweight her entire life,. She’s tried a variety of weight-loss techniques. Some would work for a while, then the weight would come back on. She was a smoker, but gave it up, w...

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16

Dec

Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS): Virtually Scarless Sleeve Gastrectomy

When science makes our lives easier and better, what's not to like?The New York Bariatric Group is proud to be among the first and only surgeons in the area to perform single-incision sleeve gastrectomies. With just one incision through the belly button, recovery...

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Thomas

Lost 145lbs

Thomas' success story

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

Everybody treated me like a king. The day of surgery, I was excited. The hospital couldn’t be any nicer. I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man. My recovery was awesome. I was out of bed that day. My wife and kids were my motivation on getting this surgery. They are my whole life. I’m happy I’m going to be around for them.

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Nicole

Lost 76lbs

Nicole's success story

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

I had the gastric bypass. I am Type 2 Diabetic and I wanted to gain control of my sugar. I hit my goal weight in about 5 and half months and I feel fabulous. The procedure has completely changed my life for the better because it has empowered me as a middle aged woman that I can really do everything and anything that I want to do. I don't put an age on anything. I don't say I'm too old for something.

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Robert

Lost 76lbs

Robert's success story

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

I knew if I didn't change something soon, I was going to be in a lot of trouble. The consultation process was a lot easier than I expected. I was met with open arms. I was treated like I was the only patient here. Not only did they answer all of my questions, they had questions for me to make sure I was the right candidate for the surgery. After surgery and that weight started dropping off, my life started changing for the better.

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Samantha

Lost 92lbs

Samantha's success story

I feel like a completely different person.

I had the gastric sleeve procedure. The driving factor behind me getting this procedure was my health. I didn't feel good physically or mentally. I had joint pains, even standing was difficult sometimes. Emotionally, this surgery completely turned my life around. I have so much more confidence. So much more happiness. I feel like a completely different person. I feel stronger. I feel able to accomplish more.

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Eileen

Lost 99lbs