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Lose Weight “The Right Way”. By Dr. Mark A. Fusco, LifeShape Medical Director & Board Certified General Surgeon

April 27, 2012

As I have gotten older I find that I watch less sports on TV than I did “PK” (pre kids). This past season, I did happen to be watching one of the NFL pregame shows and one of the announcers (who incidentally could benefit from the expertise of the LifeShape team) was contrasting the weight loss journey of two NFL coaches. One had undergone adjustable gastric band surgery and was doing very well. The other had not undergone a surgical procedure (as far as he knew) and was also doing well. The announcer was fawning how the second coach was losing weight “the right way”.

Unfortunately this dismissive unenlightened attitude toward weight loss surgery is all too common. It is also fairly unique to weight loss surgery. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery works by decreasing the amount of hunger patients experience to allow them to eat less. If patients then stay active, they have a caloric deficit and they lose weight. The band is therefore a tool to decrease hunger. Why then would the NFL announcer be any less critical of reading glasses, hearing aides, pacemakers, nicotine patches, artificial knees, or Viagra for that matter? (I believe it was one of his colleagues that did the “throw the football through the tire” commercial… but I digress.)

The other fact I would call to the announcer’s attention is just how irresponsible it was to share his bias. There are at least four large studies that show morbidly obese patients that undergo weight loss surgery are more likely to be alive five years longer than similarly sized patients who do not undergo surgery. In one of the larger studies the group that underwent surgery were greater than 80% more likely to be alive at five years. Unfortunately it is likely a handful of the millions of morbidly obese patients who were watching that day were further impeded from researching lifesaving surgery. Hopefully in the future the announcer wont talk about how designated drivers are wimps, or rehab is for quitters.

My view is the “right way to lose weight” is “whatever it takes to lose weight”.

Welcome to the LifeShape Advanced Bariatric Center of Florida December Wellness Newsletter!

December 21, 2011

By Ashley

Happy Holidays! We hope this newsletter finds you well and you continue to find it useful and inspirational.

During this Holiday season, many of us find ourselves tempted to indulge in the wonderful treats, while finding less time to commit to our exercise regimen. Below, our contributors aim to help you tackle these issues. Kristine, our nutritionist, contributes a delicious Holiday recipe which will satisfy your desires while keeping you eating healthy (NUTRITION). Christie, our Senior Trainer, inspires you to stay on track and continue your goals even in the rush of the Season (EXERCISE).

If you are still looking for the perfect gift or a good read, I suggest the Steve Jobs Biography (NEWS). I am really enjoying the book and share some insight below in our News section.

Another great read is from our LifeShape ladies, Lori R. and Kathy Blair in our Featured Article section. They participated in Bubbafest 2011, which challenged them to long biking stretches in the Florida Keys. Lori R. was our winner of the healthy habits blogging contest this summer (FEATURED).

LifeShape is here to offer you a way to achieve long-term weight loss success, while regaining your health. As a multidisciplinary full service weight loss center, LifeShape offers a surgical program specializing in the Adjustable Gastric Band, a medical program utilizing Optifast ®, and personalized fitness programs at the LifeShape Fitness Center in a private and supportive environment. Our team will provide you with the support you need to achieve your weight loss, fitness and wellness goals.

We have lots of Seminars coming up in the New Year! Please remember to check the schedule below if you are interested in attending (SEMINARS).

I hope you enjoy our helpful tips. We hope to inspire you with motivation, encouragement and support to begin your journey today!

Dr. Mark A. Fusco
Medical Director
LifeShape Advanced Bariatric Center of Florida
Office: 321-728-7553
www.lifeshape.net

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Getting My Life Back, By LifeShape LapBand Patient Jenny Ting

August 19, 2011

By Ashley

I was raised on a farm and ate very well. We had fresh everything: milk, cheese, butter and of course all the vegetable and fruits that one could want. We raised and hunted out source of meat.

After 23 years of farm life and only weighing 98 pounds, I got married and that is when my weight challenge began. After 2 years of marriage, I weighed 120 pounds. After 5 years, I weighed 215. Then after 3 kids, I weighed between 230 and 235 pounds. So of course, I started dieting and dieting and more dieting. I did everything; diet books, quick diets, and even pills from stuff on the market. Of course my weight went up and down and with all said and done, I gained even more.

Every year, sometimes twice a year, I did a diet. I even went to doctors and did Phen-Phen. That was in 1993. After Phen-Phen was taken off the market, I went to the Transformation program and the did the shots. I weighed 240 pounds and nothing seemed to work. I said “forget it”.

Then one day my daughter, Tina, said she was going to get the LapBand. She was having similar weight and medical problems as I was. We did all the diets which were out on the market, together.

On August 20, 2007, weighing 228 at age 28, Tina got her LapBand. Two years later, Tina now weighs only 118 pounds. And to this day she is able to keep it off! The Lapband is working well for her.

Soon after Tina’s success my husband said, “You should get the LapBand done. Tina did well with it”. Little did he know that Tina and I had been discussing it already. I had asked her to tell her dad about it for me.

On April 13, 2009, my husband and I decided I would get the LapBand as well. At that point in time, I weighed 265 pounds (I was a size 28 dress and tops, and a size 48 pants).

Making that decision is the best thing that I have ever done for myself. Before the LapBand, I was getting high blood pressure and border line diabetes. I had trouble breathing and I also had my gallbladder out, kidney stones and my sinuses often gave me problems. When the doctors asked me to be on blood pressure medicine, I knew it was time for me to take action.

After the Lapband surgery, my husband said I was a new person and I truly am. I am not on blood pressure medicine. I can breathe normally. I can go for long walks. I can play with my grandchildren. I can run and hike. I kayak and love camping; I love getting outdoors again!

I love my life; I love the Lapband. I got my life back and it is WONDERFUL!

After 2 years with the Lapband, I am now in a size 4-6 skirt, 6-8 dress and size 10 pants.

~ Jenny Ting

Ps. My daughter Tina got her life back too!

Dr. Mark A. Fusco, of LifeShape Advanced Bariatric Center of Florida, First Surgeon in Florida to Use EndoFLIP® in Gastric Band Surgery

August 19, 2011

By Ashley

Announced: July 19, 2011
Melbourne, FL

Dr. Mark A. Fusco, founder of LifeShape Advanced Bariatric Center of Florida, is among the first surgeons in the United States to train to use the EndoFLIP® system, and is the first surgeon in Florida to purchase and use the innovative device for his patients. The EndoFLIP® is used by Dr. Fusco both in the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric band surgery, and in a new weight loss procedure known as gastric plication. Dr. Fusco is also among the first surgeons in Florida to have performed gastric plication.

“With the EndoFLIP® device we can accurately tighten the band at the time of the patients surgery potentially improving the patients early weight loss. I am very excited to use this device to assist my patients in maximizing the success of their weight loss surgery,” stated Dr. Fusco.

Dr. Fusco has performed over 800 gastric band surgeries and is considered a leader in the field of weight loss surgery. In adjustable gastric banding, a band is placed around the upper stomach, narrowing the passageway through which food passes and limiting the amount a person can consume. This band, which is adjustable, when tightened to the correct size, decreases hunger and allows patients to comfortably eat less. The process of adjusting the band, in the past, has been to slowly increase the tightness of the band over weeks. The gastric plication procedure involves folding the stomach in on itself creating a pleat in the stomach to decrease the size of the stomach thereby assisting in decreasing food volume. “The EndoFlip is critical in confirming that the internal diameter of the stomach is small enough for weight loss, yet not too small to allow for comfortable eating,” added Dr. Fusco.

The EndoFLIP® Device received FDA Approval for U.S. market release in 2010.

As Founder of LifeShape Advanced Bariatric Center of Florida located in Melbourne, Dr. Mark A. Fusco specializes in Laparoscopic Gastric Band surgery. LifeShape Advanced Bariatric Center of Florida is a full service multidisciplinary weight loss center offering physician supervised medical weight loss programs, personalized fitness training in private state-of-the-art gym, and surgical treatment. With a highly trained team of surgeons, internal medicine doctors, nurses, nutritionists, personal trainers, and psychologists, LifeShape is able to provide patients with a safe and effective weight-loss surgery, comprehensive pre- and post-operative education and ongoing aftercare. LifeShape is located at 1223 Gateway Drive, Suite 2B, Melbourne, FL 32901. 321-728-7553.

Dr. Mark A. Fusco, of LifeShape Advanced Bariatric Center of Florida, Announced in Partnership with New Informational Bariatric Surgery Website

May 26, 2011

By Ashley

May 2011

Dr. Mark A Fusco along with selected top bariatric surgeons from around the country have teamed up with Emma Squilace and Dr. Emma Patterson, co-founders of http://www.doctorsofweightloss.com, to provide one of the best available resources for individuals who want to understand the latest research, news, and options for weight loss surgery.

“The popularity of bariatric surgery has increased exponentially. As more individuals choose this option for weight loss, we noticed a lack of quality resources available for people trying to find important information about obesity and bariatric surgery. We created doctorsofweightloss.com and brought together top professionals to give people an opportunity to get the latest news about weight loss, and information on where they can go to find preeminent bariatric surgeons,” says Dr. Patterson.

Dr. Fusco and the leading bariatric surgeons, the Doctors of Weight Loss Inaugural Experts, were personally invited based on their high level of experience, demonstrated leadership, research and publishing, and outstanding commitment to patient success.

“I am very honored to be included in this project. Often it is very difficult to make sense of new information and research in bariatric surgery. I believe this website will be a great resource for patients, physicians and the media to have ready access to high quality credible information,” says Dr. Fusco.

Doctors of Weight Loss Inaugural Experts are Drs: Layton Alldredge, Sunil Bhoyrul, Helmuth Billy, Matthew Brengman, James Burhop, Stephen Burpee, Manfred Chiang, Patrick Chiasson, Alana Chock, Daniel Cottam, Scott Cunneen, Robert Cywes, Daniel Davis, David Engstrand, George Fielding, Mark Fusco, Mohamed Gazayerli, Barry Greene, RoseMarie Jones, Gregg Jossart, Ronnie Keith, Marina Kurian, Robert Michaelson, Mona Misra, Kevin Montgomery, Emma Patterson, Eric Pinnar, Jaime Ponce, David Provost, Brian Quebbemann, Christine Ren Fielding, Gregory Schroder, Vafa Shayani, Adam Smith, Robert Snow, and Albert Wetter.

Please direct all inquiries to: Ashley Liparini, ashley.liparini@mima.com or  Emma Squillace, emmas@doctorsofweightloss.com

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