Dr. LePort's Blog
Treating BMI as a Vital Sign in the Fight Against Obesity
Vital Signs. You can be sure these standard measurements of our most basic body functions (body temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiratory rate) will be taken on just about every visit you pay to a physician. And with good reason. These metrics tell your doctor a lot about your overall health. If you’re body [...]
Author: Dr. Peter LePort
Date:
Wed, May 16, 2012
Bariatric Surgery Cuts Blood Sugar More Than Meds
Most men and women suffering from obesity know how it feels to be judged by their physical appearance. The self-hating commentary coming from within many obese men and women is often repeated by the outside world. Almost every person today knows that obesity is a common problem for the American population. Unfortunately, knowing about a [...]
Author: Einstein Industries Admin
Date:
Tue, May 8, 2012
Weight-Loss Surgery: Separating Fact from Fiction
Though bariatric surgery isn’t new to the weight-loss discussion, I still find the perception of it among the public remains fraught with misconceptions and misguided information. And of course, the main- stream media can sometimes seem to help and hurt the flow of accurate information on the subject, all at the same time. There have [...]
Author: Dr. Peter LePort
Date:
Fri, April 27, 2012
Eliminating Shame from the Bariatric Surgery Decision
As I surgeon, I’m often fascinated and sometimes disheartened by the lack of empathy some patients receive from others (medical professionals, colleagues, family members and friends) when it comes to their decision to undergo bariatric surgery. Yes, as with any surgical decision, bariatric surgery has risks. But when I think about all of the procedures [...]
Author: Dr. Peter LePort
Date:
Fri, April 20, 2012
Failed Bariatric Surgery, A Reality for Some.
With recent news of Carnie Wilson’s decision to undergo a LAP-BAND procedure following her gastric bypass surgery 12 years ago, the risks and benefits of “follow-up” bariatric surgeries are being discussed in the media with renewed interest. While I appreciate healthy dialogue on the subject of weight-loss surgery, I also want that dialogue to be [...]
Author: Dr. Peter LePort
Date:
Mon, April 9, 2012
Proper Nutrition Matters, Even After Bariatric Surgery
We hear often that bariatric surgery is a “quick fix” or an “easy way out.” Well, we’ve discussed time and again in this blog just how untrue those statements really are. Bariatric surgery patients MUST commit to hard work if they’re going to be successful in achieving lasting weight loss, ESPECIALLY after surgery. We know [...]
Author: Dr. Peter LePort
Date:
Mon, April 2, 2012
Gastric Banding vs. Gastric Bypass Surgery
Our compassionate and knowledgeable staff understands the challenges our obese patients are faced with every day, and strive to make every weight loss journey a success story. Being confident and proud of your body can be quite difficult when you are obese. Chances are you have spent years of your life struggling with your weight, [...]
Author: Einstein Industries Admin
Date:
Tue, March 27, 2012
Health Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
Sadly, it is quite difficult to stop gaining weight. Weight gain often starts slowly and may not be noticed at first, but eventually the pounds start accumulating. Chances are you’ve tried diet after diet that just didn’t provide lasting results. To make matters worse, even small amounts of exercise can be difficult if you suffer [...]
Author: Einstein Industries Admin
Date:
Wed, March 14, 2012
The #1 Way to Maximize your Bariatric Surgery Success
We read often about the health and weight-loss benefits of eating less and moving more. As a general rule, that statement can be effective. I also know that for most people who are 100 pounds or more overweight, “eat less and move more” is like telling them to try moving a continent with their finger [...]
Author: Dr. Peter LePort
Date:
Fri, March 9, 2012
