SleevePlicationTalk Newsletter 07/15/2013

Sleeve Plication Talk Newsletter

It’s hard to believe, but summer is halfway over! We hope you’re keeping cool and getting a bit of rest and relaxation during these long summer days. Of course, we also hope you’re staying on track with your weight loss goals, too! To keep you motivated, here’s what you’ll find in this month’s newsletter.

Sleever Poll: What’s the Best Part about Weight Loss Surgery?

Weight Loss Surgery in the News: More Possible Benefits of Surgery!

Summer Reading: May We Suggest The Big Book series?

After reading the newsletter, log in to the forums and talk about it or anything else that’s on your mind. Our weight loss surgery community is friendly and welcoming, so don’t be shy! Thanks for being a member and for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Alex Brecher

Founder

SleevePlicationTalk.com

Sleever Poll: What’s the Best Part about Weight Loss Surgery?

Poll: Besides weight loss, what has been the biggest benefit since getting surgery? If you haven’t had surgery yet or if you just got it, what are you most looking forward to?

• Better health, with fewer medications and better reports from the doctor.

• More energy to do my favorite activities and keep up with friends and family.

• Clothes shopping! (Enough said).

• Self-confidence and pride in myself.

• Food doesn’t rule my life any more!

• Something else – see my answer!

Mark your answer and tell us about it in the forums! We know that many of you have multiple answers, and we want to hear all of them!

Weight Loss Surgery in the News: More Possible Benefits of Surgery

With sleeve plication, your surgeon closes off the majority of your original large stomach pouch and creates a vertical sleeve out of the remaining tissue. When you’re eating, the sleeve fills up before you have eaten as much as you did before. Successful sleeve plication surgery can also improve your blood sugar control. Plus, chewing your food slowly and measuring portion sizes helps you lose weight and improve your health.

Researchers are still investigating what other possible effects weight loss surgery can have. Recently, a study published by Juleen Zierath and colleagues in the scientific journal Cell Press described changes in the way your genes act after weight loss surgery. These researchers, studying roux-en-Y gastric bypass, found that six months after surgery, patients had lost on average 70 pounds and their metabolism was more like that of normal-weight individuals. That is, they had better fat metabolism and blood sugar control.

Changes like these can help you lose weight and be healthier. Losing weight and keeping it off is easier when you’re breaking fat down instead of storing it up. Also, the metabolic changes make you less likely to develop heart disease and diabetes. Finally, if you’re planning to become a parent, these changes can make your child healthier.

Summer Reading: May We Suggest The Big Book Series?

If you’re looking for something to read – or even if you’re not – why not try the “The Big Book” series? The trilogy includes three books:

• The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Gastric Sleeve Surgery

• The Big Book on the Lap-Band: Everything You Need to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Adjustable Gastric Band

• (Coming Soon) The Big Book on the Gastric Bypass: Everything You Need to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery!

We admit that we’re biased about the books – after all, the author, Alex Brecher, is the founder of SleevePlicationTalk.com! But that’s not the only reason why you should read these book! They’re packed with the information you need to know before and after weight loss surgery. They each provide step by step guidance, explanations of the surgical procedures and meal plans for losing weight after weight loss surgery. Order your copies from Amazon!

That’s all we have for this newsletter. We hope you enjoyed it and it inspires you to keep pursuing your summer goals. As always, feel free to contact us at any time. See you on the forums!

Take care of yourself and each other.

Sincerely,

Alex