June 12, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
If you have a friend or family member that is contemplating weight loss surgery, you have a very important role to play. Your support and encouragement are tremendously important as your loved one faces not only surgery, but also the life changes he or she will need to make afterward.
Below, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare shares some ideas about how you can support your loved one during their weight loss journey.Read More
May 12, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
The path to achieving a healthier weight through bariatric surgery begins with careful preparation. You will work closely with Dr. V. Kuzinkovas to thoroughly prepare your body and mind for your upcoming procedure. Here, he shares some of the ways that you may be asked to prepare for weight loss surgery.Read More
April 11, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
If you are considering your bariatric surgery options, it is very common to wonder how soon you can expect to lose weight after surgery. Dr. V. Kuzinkovas is often asked this question by other prospective candidates for surgery. It is difficult to provide an exact answer because every patient is different and has a unique set of circumstances.Read More
March 11, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful and sometimes debilitating autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the lining around the joints. This inflammation can destroy the bones and cartilage, causing pain, stiffness, swelling and limited motion or function of the joints.
For years researchers have investigated the link between RA and obesity. Not only has it been established that obese people are more likely to develop RA, but research also indicates that obesity can actually worsen cases of RA. Below, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas, a Sydney weight loss surgeon at Advanced Surgicare, explains why obesity and RA are a painful and dangerous combination.Read More
February 8, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Nothing can throw off your diet and exercise routine like traveling. Whether you’re on the road for business purposes or a leisurely family vacation, being out of your element can disrupt the weight loss progress you’ve made at home. However, with a little planning and discipline, you can maintain your healthy lifestyle habits.
In this month’s post, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare shares his best tips for sticking to a smart diet and exercise routine while traveling.Read More
January 8, 2018 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
It’s not uncommon to eat more and move less during the holiday season. If a schedule packed with parties, potlucks and other social gatherings tempted you to overindulge and ignore your normal diet and exercise routine, don’t worry. By making a few reasonable tweaks in your daily routine, you’ll be back on the path to a healthy lifestyle soon. Below, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare shares his best tips for getting back on track after the holidays.Read More
December 8, 2017 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
If you’re having trouble finding motivation to keep up your exercise routine, try looping in your entire family. Not only does exercising as a family teach your kids the importance of staying active – it’s an excellent chance to spend quality time together. Here, Sydney bariatric surgeon Dr V. Kuzinkovas offers his best tips to get your family to exercise regularly together.Read More
November 7, 2017 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Although diet can certainly play a role in causing obesity, it isn’t the sole contributing factor. New research shows that a lack of physical activity may actually be responsible for the surge in obesity rates. Here, Dr. V. Kuzinkovas, a Sydney weight loss surgeon at Advanced Surgicare, shares what you need to know about this study.Read More
October 7, 2017 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Considering your weight loss surgery options? Don’t make any decisions without having the correct information. One of your best resources for weight loss surgery information is trusted Sydney bariatric surgeon V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare. Here, the surgeon reveals some surprising facts about bariatric surgery.Read More
September 6, 2017 | Posted by: Advanced Surgicare
Sleep has many benefits, including a smaller waistline. This is according to a study conducted by researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden who found that lack of sleep increases the risk of obesity. Dr. V. Kuzinkovas of Advanced Surgicare, a bariatric surgeon in Sydney, explains more in this blog post.Read More