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How to Live Again: Karina’s 3 Year Update


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One of our most inspirational patients sent us this heart warming email that the team at BeLiteWeight is honored to share with you! Below are pictures of her throughout her journey. You are amazing Karina!!

My heart is full of gratitude as I sit down to write this email . Next week will mark 3 years since I’ve had surgery with Dr.Rodriguez. What a roller coaster this ride has been. From learning to portion control, learning new habits, learning to love the gym , it has honestly been learning how to live again. >>>> We all these changes came self love I never knew I had . Confidence to follow my dreams and the well power to keep going. I have been able to maintain an average of 105lbs lost and have gained about 15 safely . I have had …
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Guac & Cucumbers: Keto Style


The weather is getting warmer and that means avocado season is beginning to bloom! Instead of turning to tacos our team at BeLiteWeight would like to offer this tasty keto-friendly recipe for flavor bursting guacamole.

Just Four Ingredients!

2 Ripe Avocados

½ Cup of Chunky Salsa  (Without The Chip!)

¼ TSP Red Pepper Sauce

1 Thinly Sliced Cucumber

For more information on Gastric Sleeve and other weight loss surgical questions, please call BeLiteWeight today at 1-800-215-6497!

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Obesity & Walking: The First Step


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Too many people do not exercise because they believe that working out must equal long hours spent at the gym putting yourself through excruciating pain. However the benefits of just stepping outside your front door and leaving your home for a few minutes are staggering! Here are just a few reasons to walk more!

#1 – Greater Benefit for Obese

For those struggling with obesity these effects are even more amplified! At a power-walking speed of 4.5 miles per hour a 185 lb person would burn about 65 more calories per hour than a 155 lb person!

#2 – It’s Easy!

While walking may be troublesome for a select few, when compared to other forms of exercise such as running power walking is low-impact and minimally stressful on the body. Just start with a five minute walk and …
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Happy Birthday Dr. Rod!


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With big smiles the BeLiteWeight Family celebrated Dr. Rodriguez’ birthday this past weekend! Having performed thousands of bariatric surgeries this exceptional man is highly honored within the international surgical weight loss industry and deeply loved by his own community as well. Just look at some of the comments from his patients! Thank you so much for everything you do Rod, & happy birthday again!

Here are some of the touching messages from his patients! He should be so proud!

For more information on Gastric Sleeve and other weight loss surgical questions, please call BeLiteWeight today at 1-800-215-6497!

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Jose’s Gastric Sleeve: Life Changing


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The BeLiteWeight team would like to give a HUGE pat on the back to our dear patient Jose for his incredible progress with the Gastric Sleeve. Having just had his surgery in late September of 2018 the amount that he has changed in such a short amount of time is truly inspring. His message to all of you is short but clear!

” I am so thankful for everything BeLiteWeight has done for me, a life changing experience.”

Thank you for sharing your success with us Jose! Our team is so proud to have such an effect on other peoples lives!

For more information on Gastric Sleeve and other weight loss surgical questions, please call BeLiteWeight today!

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Weight Loss Surgery and Sickle Cell Disease


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Sickle Cell Anemia News has recently released an article which reviewed the results of Obesity Surgery’s study, “Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Outcomes of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: a Nationwide Inpatient Sample Analysis, 2004-2014.”

Although not seen as a definitive cure for the disease there were significant reductions in the rates of vaso-occlusive crises. These are more commonly known to those with the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) disease as VOCs and are a painful reality of its effects.

The red blood cells of those with the SCD  are shaped irregularly which causes the blood to be more receptive to blood clots and circulation problems. However with modern medicine and treatment those with SCD disease are shown to find success recovering and thriving after weight loss surgery.

Patients with SCD who underwent weight loss surgery did not have a higher …
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Blended Cheese Crisps


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These keto friendly blended cheese crisps are extremely delicious while also very simple to make! Cheese is known to be a good source of protein that can also help suppress hunger so this recipe is a great snack idea to curb your cravings in between meals.

All you need to enjoy are these five items!

Ingredients

1 1/1 Cups of Shredded Mozzarella

1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan

4 Green Onions

1 Teaspoon of Chili Powder & Black Pepper 

Three Easy Steps

1 Put Mozzarella in to Colander and …
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A Bit Surreal: Shanille’s Bypass


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Here at BeLiteWeight the one thing that makes us all happier than anything else is the success of our patients and the honor that we have to share their stories with you! The next incredible success story is the wonderful Shanille and her adventure with the gastric bypass. The relationships that her weight loss has helped reinforce within her friends and family make her story so inspiring! Nevertheless, let’s let her own photos and actual words do the rest of the talking! 

 

“Starting Weight 264….Current Weight 162. This journey have been amazing and a bit surreal. I never thought I would be this weight again, ever. I was in such a dark hole not loving myself and developing all these medical issues. Now I’m free of it all and love the reaction my friends and family have when they see me. My …
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Patient Process at Hospital Angeles Juarez


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This short and informative video shows you how smooth, clean, and easy the patient admission process for our weight loss surgery patients at Hospital Angels, Juarez. Our BeLiteWeight patients and their guest are greeted at the airport and stay in the hospital the entire duration off their trip! It is so easy it is almost a vacation!

For more information regarding your own weight loss surgery please visit us at www.beliteweight.com or call us at 1-800-215-6497

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Protein Packed Ham Rolls


One week in to March with Spring right aroung the corner now is the perfect time to start trying new snacks that are energy boosting and clean fuel for the body! These protein packed ham rolls are guaranteed to make you coming back for more, but not too soon. They are filled with the right balance of protein and natural fats to keep you feeling full off of less food!

They are super simple to make too!

Ingredients:

4 Sliced of your local deli’s ham

1 package of cream cheese (softened)

4 thin slices of American/Cheddar

1 Red Bell Pepper

1/2 Cucumber

Directions

Lather the ham in cream cheese and then slice it in 4 inch pieces along with the cheese, pepper, and cucumber.

Then roll them up! Place …
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