When diet and exercise just isn’t enough, bariatric surgery is an effective option for losing a large amount of weight quickly. Lap Band, Gastric Sleeve, Mini- Bypass or Full Bypass Surgery? Our expert bariatric surgeon will help you decide which surgery is right for you! Plus, unlike crash diets and other “quick fixes”, [...]
Post Bariatric Surgery Success Story Sara is giving awayall of her 3X + 4X size clothes since losing 170 pounds (Photo by Dan Coyro - Santa Cruz Sentinel) We love hearing success stories from our clients! Former patient, Sara Keenan recently told the Santa Cruz Sentinel that she is giving away all [...]
One way to stay motivated: Keep reminders of your weight loss journey. Put tips on your Fridge, like the "OLD" you pics, and "NEW" you pics. It helps to see where you were before, and how far you have come. Then it reminds you of where you want to be, says Melanie. In [...]
The following Guest Blog post was written by Amanda, runner-up in our Weight Loss Success Story competition, in honor of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Amanda struggled with her weight since childhood. She received a full athletic scholarship to play softball in college. Despite all of this, Amanda continued to gain weight. She was teased [...]
Amanda keep her weight down by cutting carbs. Lettuce burgers are her "Go To"! At COSMED Plastic Surgery Center, we understand that losing a significant amount of weight, either naturally or through bariatric surgery, is just one part of the journey towards achieving long term weight loss and a renewed self-image. We all [...]
Its been quite a journey for these three weight loss success stories! All have struggled with their weight, many faced friends and even doctors who were unsympathetic and unsupportive. One woman was called “fat and lazy” by doctors while another was called "glazed ham" by her teammates. Fortunately, all of these women have an incredible [...]
Have you and a friend recently lost a significant amount of weight either naturally or through bariatric surgery? Share each other's story with us for a chance to win thousands of dollars off a body lift, breast lift, or other after weight loss surgery procedure. Do you have a friend who has lost [...]
Michelle Pearl, is an actual patient of CosMed Plastic Surgery Center who had a thigh lift and reconstructive surgery with Dr. Quiroz after her weight loss. She continues to share health and fitness advice with CosMed patients to help them keep the weight off with healthy lifestyle choices. In the past, you may [...]
Does your Fitness Instructor have your best interest in mind, or is she a "Susie Selfish" with only one reason to teach an exercise class: to give HERSELF a good workout? If you have decided to start the new year by finally making good on your resolution to start going to a group [...]
Holiday Weight Gain Treat yourself this holiday without adding extra pounds The holidays are a magical, joyous time that can also be incredibly stressful. And many of us find ourselves unconsciously soothing that undue stress by generous and often mindless indulgence in less-than-healthy food choices. 1. The number one thing that you [...]
