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news reporter kayla novak shows us how support groups can make the transition a little easier. 3 bariatric surgery is a mplete life style change "we look at weightloss surgery as just a tool it is not a quick fix. or an easy way out. so to really help the patients be successful with this tool, the educational program is really neccessary along with the support group." the educational program team includes registered dieticians, registered nurses, psycologiststsand bariatric surgeons. "and so we really work togethth as a multidisiplinary team to help the patients not only physically but emotionally mentally prepare for the life style changes that they will have to make." doctors also reccomend these patients join support groups to help them through these major life changes. "if you are on a typical diet, you have the decision of either following your diet that day or not, they dont have that decision any longer because weight loss to your body." each group includes 10 to 30 patients and they talk about good eating habits and avoiding bad habits. "so we really try to teach them not only alte

news reporter kayla novak shows us how support groups can make the transition a little easier. 3 bariatric surgery is a complete life style change "we look at weightloss surgery as just a tool it is not a quick fix. or an easy way out. so to really help the patients be successful with this tool, the educational program is really neccessary along with the support group." the educational program team includes registered dieticians, registered nurses, psycologists, and bariatric surgeons. "and so we really work together as a multidisiplinary team to help the patients not only physically but emotionally mentally prepare for the life style changes that they will have to make." doctors also reccomend these patients join support groups to help them changes. "if you are on a typical diet, you have the decision of either following your diet that day or not, they dont have that decision any longer because weight loss surgery is a permanent change to your body." each group includes 10 to 30 patients and they talk about good eating habits and avoiding bad habits. "so we really try to teach them not on

news reporter kayla novak shows us how support groups can make the transition a little easier. 3 bariatric surgery is a complete life style change "we look at weightloss surgery as just a tool it is not a quick fix. or an easy way out. so to really help the patients be successful with this tool, the educational program is really neccessary along with the support group." the educational program team includes registered dieticians, registered nurses, psycologists, and bariatric surgeons. "and so we really work together as a multidisiplinary team to help the patients not only physically but emotionally mentally prepare for the life style changes that they will have to make." doctors also reccomend these patients join support groups to help them through these major life changes. "if you are on a typical diet, you have the decision of either following your diet that day or not, they dont have that decision any longer because weight loss surgery is a permanent change to your body." each group includes 10 to 30 patients and habits and avoiding bad habits. "so we really try to teach them not only

scientists at ucla followed over 100,000 bariatric surgery patients. 23 percent reported having a mood disorder like depression before their procedure. 17 percent were diagnosed with an eating disorder. while these conditions do not impact patients overall weight loss, there was a significant decrease in depression symptoms after surgery. >> reed: a o on potatoes if they plan to become pregnant. that's because new data shows eating more potatoes may in developing gestational diabetes during pregnancy. experts say replacing two serves of spuds a week could reduce the risk by ten percent. >>> couples who experience an early miscarriage are often baby. but a new government study finds women who try to conceive sooner pregnant and have a live birth four months. researchers found no added risk of complications when women conceived shortly after pregnancy loss. >> marie: a pennsylvania airport was blanketed by heavy snow today. high winds blew around several inches of the new snow making it at the eerie international y using blowers and giant brooms to clear the runways and taxiway taxiways.

i'm 5'3", it brought him down medically and emotionally to get control of the weight he opted for bariatricand now age is no longer a barrier for it. whether seniors are healthy for surgery and the benefits could be enormous. >> it helps people with coronary heart disease and high blood pressure and destructive sleep apnea. and reduces the risk of cancer. >> there are several procedures to choose from. gastric bypass is used for decades. >> it comes down and mixes with the digestive enzymes of the stomach and then two-thirds are removed from the stomach, the lap band is used less often, over time jones lost 150 pounds. >> it's really shedding another person, jones says that making the changes was not easy but it has been worth it, instead of 10 medications he now takes one and other medical issues have fade add way. >> you feel more optimistic and more self-esteem? >> absolutely. >>> disney on his is hitting the stage in trenton. disney on his presented dare to dream this morning, the ice spectacular features scenes from tangles, snow white, cinderella and the princess and the frog. all the

bariatric surgery lowers your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. ...according to a new study.it may also help patients with depression. depression.candidates for weight loss surgery are twice as likely to be depressed compared to the general population.the study finds that rates for depression dropped significantly for people who had weight loss surgery. it also helped people with eating disorders and anxiety. looking for answers.several people are shot overnight in has surgery...now officers want to know who shot them. where it happened and what you can do to help solve the mystery... winds chills range from -5 to -15 degrees this morning which is why we have a 9 first warning weather alert day. highs end up at 24 this afternoon with partly cloudy skies. temps only drop to 220f yes. two million, four hundred thousand, fifty-three grains of sand. exactly two hours, for steak 'n shake's half-price happier hour. we'll never miss half-price, hand-dipped milkshakes again. but master, happier hour is from two to five now. pardon me? they added an hour. ...two mill - great, i've lost

bariatric surgery lowers your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. ...according to a new study.it may also help patients with depression. depression.candidates for weight loss surgery are twice as likely to be depressed compared to the general population.the study finds that rates for depression dropped significantly for people who had weight loss surgery. it also helped people with eating disorders and anxiety. here's a warning if you take heartburn medication regularly. a team from john hopkins university says you could have a higher rate of chronic kidney disease.we're talking about drugs like nexium, prilosec and prevacid. this study does not say that these medications cause kidney disease.but they're finding a greater link between the drugs - and patients who have the disease. looking for answers.several people are shot overnight in the west end...and one even has surgery...now officers want to know who shot them. where it happened and what you mystery... winds chills range from -5 to -15 degrees this morning which is why we have a 9 first feeling lucky?the powerball jackpot

news reporter kayla novak shows us how support groups can make the transition a little easier. 3 bariatric surgery is a complete life style change "we look at weightloss surgery as just a tool it is not a quick fix. or an easy way out. so to really help the patients be successful with this tool, the educational program is really neccessary along with the support group." the educational program team includes registered dieticians, registered nurses, psycologists, and bariatric surgeons. "and so we really work together as a multidisiplinary team to help the patients not only physically but emotionally mentally prepare for the life style changes that they will have to make." doctors also reccomend these patientsjoin support groups to help them through these major life changes. "if you are on a decision of either following your diet that day or not, they dont have that decision any longer because weight loss surgery is a permanent change to your body." 3 each group includes 10 to 30 patients and they talk about good eating habits 3 and avoiding bad habits. "so we really try to teach them not o

i'll be joined by cooper university bariatric surgeons. here's a small sample of what you'll see today at 12:30. >> obesity is the root cause of many of the chronic diseases that we treat as health care providers today. those being anywhere from diabetes and high blood pressure to joint disease to swelling of the legs that can affect our lungs, our heart. importantly it can also affect the way that we approach life. there are various types of operations. we get to know our patients, learn about their anatomy, their physiolo physiology, the diseases, and we try and apply the best operation to that patient and circumstance. if you have a family member or a loved one has had this thought about weight or struggled with weight, the next best step would be to see a cooper doctor and get more information. >> join dr. patel today at 12:30 p.m. when nbc10.com hosts a free healthy you webinar. visit nbc10.com/healthyyou. >> steve: this is not a game, ava. now you tell me what you've done with kayla. >> ava: i will... once you find our son. [dramatic

. >>> a lot of people are getting bariatric surgery. it is not necessarily a bad thing.t is an individual's choice. for many people it literally saves lives. there are risks to surgery. we have to keep that in mine. one of the biggest determinations you have to talk if you are a candidate. one of the biggest determinations is your weight. lou at body mass index. your weight and your height. we look at your co morbidity. if you have diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension. we put all those things in the pot, mix them around and see if you are a candidate. >> bottom line, talk tour doctor. >> but go slow, take it easy, progress, one of my medical students say take pictures before and after and see how you are doing but stay motivated. >> yes. >> doctor jen, thanks. >> we will be right back. i wanwho doesn't?ape. so i bike. i get all of my greens. and i try not to faint. this.. i can do easily. benefiber healthy shape. just a couple of spoonfuls every day means fewer cravings. plus, it's all natural, clear, taste-free and dissolves completely. it's clinically proven to keep me

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be doing a lot of strong outreach to get people to sign up for cleanpowersf which if you choose bariatric green theo percent less than penguin and 100 percent complaen if you want to spend for money and watching sfgov go to clean power sf.org one word and.com and sign up if you're a pg&e customer one thing we want you to be conscious there is a partnership between our staff and unstuck and public to do outreach to get lots of people to sign up the first customers will be a lot of them in district 10 in that community of opportunities and commercial customers so that's an opportunity we need to amplify to get that district engaged in kind of leapfrogging the environmental problems and getting into a new paradigm the other issue even though we are exist to the program is st. paul for clean energy probably a million jobs the within drawback a couple of weeks ago it is current the sfpuc staff has sort of the conservative view of build out in san francisco and not projected starting a comprehensive build out until if you look at the climatic crisis started working on it and building it in san