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Light Weights can make a Big Impact

With the rise in popularity of tough love reality TV shows like The Biggest Loser, a lot of Lap Band patients have the mantra ‘no pain, no gain’ stuck in their head. There are a number of misperceptions that are stuck in a lot of peoples’ heads when it comes to working out, and this[...]
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Let’s Take This Meeting Outside

After having Lap Band surgery, it is important to get in exercise every day. The problem is that for many people a busy schedule doesn’t automatically change after bariatric surgery. Getting creative with your workout plans is one way to fit in time for fitness on days that you would otherwise be left without a[...]
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Jaime: LAP-BAND Success

Hello, my name is Jaime Heffner. I began my journey with Dr. Cywes in February of 2011. Before beginning my journey, I was just like every other fat person out there, and thought that I could do it on my own, but I was wrong. My waking up moment of realizing that I needed help[...]
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Carnie Wilson Chooses Gastric Band over Bypass

For a small percentage of people, a first attempt at weight loss surgery is not enough to keep the weight off long-term. Once you begin to gain weight following any weight loss procedure, whether it is a sleeve gastrectomy, or gastric bypass or Lap Band, it is important to get in touch with your weight[...]
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David: LAP-BAND Success

I am a Lap Band patient of Dr. Cywes. I had my lapband done November of 2011. I was classified as being morbidly obese. I weighed 388 lbs. I have been big my whole life. To date I have lost a total of 118 lbs. I now weigh a whopping 270lbs. I still have more[...]
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Carla: LAP-BAND Success

I was 23 years old and my weight had reached a whopping 333 pounds. I had turned into a miserable person. I was very negative, depressed and most of all I hated myself. I was tired of feeling uncomfortable in my own skin, so I decided to make some changes. In December of 2007, I[...]
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C-Arm with Fluoroscopy

Jacksonville Weight Loss Center in Jacksonville, Florida is a unique practice dedicated to effectively and efficiently serving its patients. It is the only practice in the area with an office C-Arm fluoroscopy machine for use in performing LAP-BAND® adjustments.
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Help Yourself Say No

Visiting your lap band surgeons in Jacksonville and having weight loss surgery can be the first step toward turning into the person you want to become. However, keep in mind that not only a change in your weight but also a change in your attitude may be necessary. Many overweight individuals develop coping methods, such[...]
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Losing Weight Can Fight Gum Disease

Being overweight or obese can cause a wide variety of health conditions, many of which one may not automatically connect to their excess weight. However, undergoing bariatric surgery such as the Lap Band procedure in Jacksonville can help relieve many of these health burdens, including gum disease.
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Tips for Decluttering your Life

If you are considering band surgery in Jacksonville, then chances are you are ready to make long-term lifestyle changes for the better. Decluttering your life can literally change your life for better in more than one way. Many people that are pursuing weight loss goals will actually start to remove the clutter because being more[...]
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