This month we celebrate that special day, VALENTINE"S DAY, where everyone will get the opportunity to tell someone special how much they care for them, and how very special they are to them. (Read More)
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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY |
This month we celebrate that special day, VALENTINE"S DAY, where everyone will get the opportunity to tell someone special how much they care for them, and how very special they are to them. (Read More)
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THE FLOCH BROTHERS, BARIATRIC SURGEONS, HELP PATIENTS BATTLE OBESITY |
THE FLOCH BROTHERS, BARIATRIC SURGEONS, HELP PATIENTS BATTLE OBESITY The Hour featured a story about Drs. Craig and Neil Floch's help to patients battling obesity. Following the philosophy of their father, Dr. Martin Floch, former Chairman of Medicine at Norwalk Hospital, who always s... (Read More)
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HOT WINGS, HOT CHILI AND NO MORE HEARTBURN |
For 20 years Chris has been taking medication to relieve his heartburn. Suffering from acid reflux had a negative impact on his life. Having just one cup of coffee would destroy him. chri... (Read More)
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WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY MAY BENEFIT OLDER ADULTS |
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY MAY BENEFIT OLDER ADULTS Study shows Weight Loss Surgery is Safe and Effective for Patients Over 65 Age does not appear to significantly increase the risks associated with having weight loss surgery, a new study shows. The study analyzed d... (Read More)
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Weight Loss Surgery May Prevent Heart-Related Deaths |
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY MAY PREVENT HEART-RELATED DEATHS Weight loss surgery lowers the risk of having a heart attack or stroke, and the risk of death from these and other heart-realted causes, in people who are obese, according to... (Read More)
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EXERCISE - LET THE RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION (RPE) BE OUR GUIDE. YOUR BODY KNOWS BEST. |
Before deciding on a new physical activity regiment, revisit a common myth of fitness and decide for yourself what makes sense for your body and lifestyle. Let Perceived Exertion (RPE) be our guide whether it is yoga, cardio training or stretching. Your body knows best. (Read More)
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GO SLOW IN 2012! |
Wherever you are in your "bariatric timeline,"as you ease into another new year, try to reflect back on those healthy lifestyles changes you were able to sustain in 2011 and the ones that fell by the wayside. Behavioral changes & goals that are rushed into due to a sense of panic or ... (Read More)
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ALL OR NOTHING APPROACH TO EXERCISE |
Question: Are 15 Minute Walks Any Good?My walking is in 15-minute intervals, four times a day on most days. Is walking the 15 minutes four times a day helping me to lose weight? Answer: Walking for15 minutes, four times a day burns as many calories as walking steadily for an hour. ... (Read More)
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A Walk from Obesity onto the Red Carpet at the Oscars and into the White House |
Tair is a patient of Dr. Craig Floch. She had gastric bypass surgery on July 21, 2010 and has since lost 80 lbs. Life had not been all that pleasant prior to having the surgery. She was suffering from high blood pressure, sleep disorders and tired very easily. As a film producer she is in the ... (Read More)
FAIRFIELD COUNTY BARIATRICS & SURGICAL SPECIALISTS, P.C. has been recognized as a Center of Excellence® for Bariatric Surgery
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