How to Determine Which Bariatric Surgery is Right for You

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”, [...]

By |2017-05-21T19:53:34+00:00September 24th, 2014|Weight Loss & Fitness Tips|Comments Off on How to Determine Which Bariatric Surgery is Right for You

170 pounds lighter: Patient Weight Loss Success Story

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 [...]

By |2019-08-02T16:47:43+00:00May 29th, 2014|After Weight Loss Surgery / Post - Bariatric, Weight Loss & Fitness Tips|Comments Off on 170 pounds lighter: Patient Weight Loss Success Story

Weight Loss Tips, Inspiration & Stories of Plastic Surgery in Mexico

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 [...]

By |2017-05-21T19:53:39+00:00October 4th, 2012|Weight Loss & Fitness Tips|Comments Off on Weight Loss Tips, Inspiration & Stories of Plastic Surgery in Mexico

Helping to End Childhood Obesity – Building a Healthy Relationship with Food & Exercise from the Start

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 [...]

By |2017-05-21T19:53:39+00:00October 2nd, 2012|Weight Loss & Fitness Tips|Comments Off on Helping to End Childhood Obesity – Building a Healthy Relationship with Food & Exercise from the Start

Favorite & After Weight Loss Surgery & Recipes for Continued Success!

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 [...]

By |2017-05-21T19:53:39+00:00September 26th, 2012|Weight Loss & Fitness Tips|Comments Off on Favorite & After Weight Loss Surgery & Recipes for Continued Success!

Here’s your First Look at the Winners of our Weight Loss Success Story Contest!

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 [...]

Enter to Win $4000* off Plastic Surgery for you & a friend

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 [...]

By |2017-05-21T19:53:46+00:00June 28th, 2012|After Weight Loss Surgery / Post - Bariatric, Weight Loss & Fitness Tips|Comments Off on Enter to Win $4000* off Plastic Surgery for you & a friend

Eat Yourself Thin: How to Keep the Weight Off after Plastic Surgery

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 [...]

By |2017-05-21T19:53:49+00:00February 6th, 2012|Weight Loss & Fitness Tips|Comments Off on Eat Yourself Thin: How to Keep the Weight Off after Plastic Surgery

5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

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 [...]

By |2019-08-02T16:49:14+00:00December 6th, 2011|Weight Loss & Fitness Tips|Comments Off on 5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain