Patient Spotlight Brenda Allison-Gastric Bypass--Lost Over 125 lbs  On 11-23-09 my life changed forever. My weight problems began as a kid. I was the known as the fat kid on the block. I did slim down when I met my husband in 1973, but I never kept it off and have been yoyo dieting ever since. It seems like my biggest problems started after my mother died and they kept coming. My mom had a heart attack brought on by morbid obesity. She was so large that they had a special coffin made for her. Soon after that my Aunt died, my dad had a heart attack, my niece overdosed. It was all more than I could handle and I ended up at West Hills Hospital for a week. I will never forget the day in July of 2010 when I walked past a mirror and saw my mom's reflection and it was me! I knew that I had to do something and made an appointment with Dr. Kozar at Western Bariatric Institute. Read More.
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The Power of Protein
by Kristine Shoenberger, WBI Dietitian
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WBI Dietitian and Bariatric Nurse Manager Laurie McGinley in the WBI Health Store. | You've heard and read over and over that protein is important, that protein comes first and that you need to get 65-85 grams of protein daily. You know this. But do you know why? It may be months or years since you attended a seminar or a pre-op class so you may not remember why to focus on protein and eat it first. Eating protein allows your body to make proteins, which do a lot more than just become muscle. Some functions are: repairing DNA, sustaining a healthy immune system, providing strength to cells, forming muscles and forming hair and nails. When you don't get the amount of protein you need from your diet...Continued
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2011 Lap-Band Winner, David Snyder
David stopped in today and has lost 63 lbs! He looks great and says he feels great too. We are planning another contest this year starting in February. You will find all the details in next month's newsletter!
See his before picture.
Watch his latest Video Diary!
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Dear WBI,
Thank you Western Bariatric. It has been three years since I had my Gastric Lap-Band on 12-23-2008. Thanks for all your help and support!
Sincerely,
Joseph Forst
Happy New Year!
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