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Bariatrics & Metabolism Initiative

PERSPECTIVE

posted by ramana On May - 26 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

“When you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail!” We have all heard of this saying, and all of us agree. A skilled laparoscopic surgeon plots to take out huge tumors and cysts through the keyhole method, while the dinosaur surgeon tends to think of employing his hands to remove organs (like the appendix) [...]

NO EXCUSES TRAINING

posted by ramana On December - 22 - 2009 4 COMMENTS

This morning, I was supposed to train with Ranadeep Moitra (the fitness coach of BMI) and a group of youths at his bootcamp (usually sprint intervals and stuff) at a local cricket ground. I was late, and reached the camp when it was on its way. I had brought my kettlebells anticipating this, and started [...]

EXERCISE AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY

posted by ramana On August - 10 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

We have some patients who, a few months after bariatric surgery, want to maximise the weight loss following the procedure, and want to start off with exercise. This article will attempt to answer some of the most common questions we have faced. When can I start working out after my gastric bypass? The answer depends [...]