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Crispy Nacho Cheese Chips


Crispy Nacho Cheese Crisps

This recipe is a special treat because it is keto diet friendly, incredibly delicious, and made from only TWO ingredients! All it takes to make these delicious Cheese Chips is:

Ingredients

1 – Cheddar Cheese

2 – Taco Seasoning

Directions

1 – Cut Cheeses in to Chip Size Wedges

2 – Sprinkle Taco Seasoning

3 – Bake at 250 Degrees for 40 Minutes or until Golden Brown

Let them cool down for added crispiness and dip with your favorite dressing as needed!

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

*Inspired by a Recipe from Delish.com Best Nacho Cheese Crisps

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Fellow Of The American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S)


We are thrilled to announce that all four of our Juarez surgical team members are now Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal became a Fellow back in 2016 and just recently, Dr. Elmo Aramburo, Dr. Rafael Vizcarra and Dr. Daniel Urbina have received their credentials as well.  This is a huge accomplishment and great honor for them, and we are so proud to work with such a distinguished group of surgeons.

Dr. Jose Rodriguez Villarreal, F.A.C.S Dr. Elmo Aramburo, F.A.C.S Dr. Daniel Urbina, F.A.C.S Dr. Rafael Vizcarra, F.A.C.S

The letters F.A.C.S. (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon’s name are an indication to the patient that the surgeon has passed a thorough evaluation of both professional competence and ethical fitness. Fellows are board-certified surgeons or, in unusual circumstances, have met …
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Best Year Of My Life: Laisa’s Gastric Sleeve


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New Year, New You! At least this was the case for Laisa in 2019 who is ‘beyond happy’ with her decision to choose BeLiteWeight! Laisa had her Gastric Sleeve surgery just days before the New Years and in one year shed over one hundred pounds! We recently received the update below from her along with some images that we are very happy to share:

So happy to hear from you! It’s been the best year of my life. I lost 109 pounds and I’m also down 4 dress sizes! I’ve had zero complications. I’m beyond happy with my decision and more importantly, choosing to go on this journey with Beliteweight 🙂 Thanks again for all of your help. I couldn’t have done it without you. Forever grateful!

A big congratulations to Laisa for her incredible achievements! She really looks …
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Citrus Oil Olives


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Merry Christmas from everyone at BeLiteWeight! If you are procrastinating for holiday snack ideas and need something to throw together quickly with items you probably already have.. we are here to help! Just throw together as many of these ingredients as you can:

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Olive Oil

1 Cup of Green Olives and 1 Cup of Kalamata Olives

1/4 Cup Orange Juice

2 Tablespoons of Lemon Juice

3 Tablespoons of Red Wine Vinegar

2 Tablespoons of Lemon and/or Orange Peels

2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin

1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Guide:

The longer they marinate the better they will be, but they will be tasty in as little as 20 minutes and can last in the refrigerator for upwards of a year!

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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Couldn’t Be Happier: Michael’s Sleeve


BeLiteWeight would like to share an update from one of our patients that had the Gastric Sleeve with Dr. Rodriguez early this past year. He is showing incredible progress shown by the reduction in his blood pressure medication. Way to go Michael!

I am down almost 80lbs, I’m running, BP is down (not as far as I’d like but down) and I’m off 2 BP pills. Couldn’t be happier at this point.

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

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Improved Sleep & Weight Loss Benefits


It may be time to try out a new set of sheets and treat your sleep right! Studies have shown that better sleep means more weight loss among a string other health benefits.

A recent article published by Medical Daily which is linked below outlines a few of the ways in which sleep quality and patterns are linked to your bodies processes of weight balance.

Essentially, your body has a system of hormone regulation and a lack of sleep triggers hormones for both increased hunger and accumulating fat. Both of which lead to higher BMIs!

https://www.medicaldaily.com/heres-what-you-need-know-about-gut-health-443884

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

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Sautéed Plums with Thyme & Ginger


For the holidays this season BeLiteWeight highly recommends these Sauteed Plumbs with Thyme and Ginger as a nutritious yet delicious dessert. With just a few natural ingredients and a handful of steps it is sure to be a party pleaser for your friends and families this time of year!

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp Grated Ginger, 1 Tbsp Lemon Joice

2 Lbs of 1/2 Wedge Plumbs

1 Tsp Thyme , 1 Tsp Sweetener, 1 Tsp Salt

Steps

Heat Oil, Add plums and Thymes, Cook over Medium for 4 MinutesSprinkle Sugar, and Salt. Add Ginger. Cook about 3 minutes.Remove from stove. Toss with lemon juice. Cool and serve!

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

Recipe Adapted from: PreventionGuide: Outsmart Diabetes 12/2019

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Health & Confidence Back: Michelaine’s Mini Bypass


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BeLiteWeight recently heard from a very special patient of ours Michelaine who recently found success with the Mini Bypass. 10 months after the surgery most symptoms of her diabetes are gone and she is wearing outfits she wouldn’t have dreamed of. In her recent two letters she details her experience with the medical care with BeLiteWeight in Mexico and has photos of the stages of her journey. It is quite impressive!

I finally decided to share my journey to weight loss. After being a tiny 112lbs after two children and still wearing bikinis somewhere after my third child and his medical challenges for 22 yrs now, I found myself not taking care of myself but still feeling like I was beautiful. Everyone told me how beautiful I was although I was steadily gaining weight. I went from 134lbs three years …
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Bypass > Sleeve For Type 2 Diabetes


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Our BeLiteWeight team is no stranger to the scene of surgical weight loss options. After assisting more than ten thousand customers over the past fifteen years our patients stories have given us insight in to what options are better for certain people. Even if you or a loved one is not excessively overweight but is suffering from Type 2 Diabetes than bariatric surgery may help alleviate many symptoms and put the disease in to withdrawal. This has been the case for many of our patients!

However, certain procedures are more effective than others at combating Type 2 Diabetes. The two most common bariatric procedures are the Gastric Bypass and the Vertical Sleeve, but the Bypass has been shown to be exceptionally effective for those with Diabetes. This is likely to do with the the effects of the procedure on the …
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NO Regrets: Dionne 1 Yr Post Sleeve


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Our team over at BeLiteWeight would like to give special recognition to Dionne for her amazing achievements with the Gastric Sleeve in just one year! Check out her latest letter.

“I really had to send my biggest thank you to you and everyone at Beliteweight and a special thank you to Dr Elmo/Dr Rodriguez and the whole team. I wish you guys knew how much you’ve change me as a person and not just my physical appearance although I do enjoy it. I’ve realized that I was just existing and not LIVING. Love you all, please share with the team.Thank you again! I’m still shooked at how much my body has change. I certainly have NO regrets at all. My last weight was 188. “

It is really great how appreciative and optimistic you are Dionne! We are …
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