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Alexandria Bariatric Surgeon Hosts First Walk From Obesity in Central Louisiana

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Dr. James Parrish, a weight loss surgeon in Alexandria, recently hosted Central Louisiana’s first annual Walk From Obesity event in an effort to raise awareness and encourage healthy lifestyles. Alexandria, LA -- On May 3, 2013, Central Louisiana took part in its very first Walk From Obesity event. Hosted by Alexandria bariatric surgeon James Parrish, MD and his team at Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists, the event offered individuals the opportunity to participate ...

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Always Hungry? Here’s Why

Could it be that it’s not overeating that causes us to get fat, but the process of getting fatter that causes us to overeat? In an interesting New York Times article titled "Always Hungry? Here's Why" this theory is discussed. It is explained that because so many calories are being locked away in fat tissue there are fewer calories circulating in the bloodstream and satisfying the bodies requirements. This means that while ...

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Join Us and “Walk From Obesity!”

Please join us on May 3, 2014 for the first annual Walk From Obesity in Central Louisiana! Dr. James Parrish and our team at Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists are proud to bring this event to Alexandria as one of about 75 sites across the nation that host this walk annually. We encourage you to join us as we raise awareness and offer information about how to create healthy habits. Click here to ...

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Bariatric Surgery is Safer and More Effective

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Bariatric surgeon Dr. James Parrish agrees with a recent study explaining how weight loss surgery outcomes have improved over the years. Alexandria, LA -- According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), bariatric surgery has been shown to have significant success rates in the long-term for weight loss. Dr. James Parrish, a weight loss surgeon in Alexandria, agrees with the findings of the study, noting, ...

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Bariatric Surgery – Proven Effective and Safe

Dr. James Parrish responds to recent research that shows how bariatric surgery has become safer and more effective over time. As a bariatric surgeon, I have seen many success stories from my patients who have undergone weight loss surgery. When these patients first came into my office for their consultation, many of them were concerned they would end up gaining weight again after the surgery. I am sure there are plenty of ...

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Join Dr. Parrish in the 2014 Walk from Obesity

Join Dr. Parrish on May 3rd as he hosts the 2014 Walk from Obesity. Come out and get some exercise while raising money to help with the prevention, education, research and treatment of obesity. The online registration fee is $25 dollars per person but participants can also register at the event for $35. The registration includes: - An official Walk from Obesity t-shirt - An optional FREE one year membership into the ...

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Welcome to Our New Website

Dr. James Parrish and his entire staff welcome you to our brand new bariatric surgery website! We are pleased to provide you with this exciting new resource as you explore your weight loss surgery options. This blog will function as a key source for learning about bariatric procedures such as the minimally-invasive Lap-Band® surgery, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and more. We hope you will utilize our new site to learn more about ...

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