Extensive research has proven that lifestyle changes and proactive follow-up care make a big difference for bariatric patients. Surgery is only the first step and what comes next is just as important, both in the short- and long-term. At Anchorage Bariatrics, we believe in supporting our patients all the way through their weight loss journey and beyond. This support comes in the forms of twice mon…Read More
Information today (we think) is at the tip of our fingers. Want to know something? Google it. Want to exercise? Search for an exercise routine on Youtube - you'll find everything from yoga to extreme sports. Diet? Google has it all. But does it work? Not always because Google doesn't have the first-hand human experience. It's written or uploaded by experts, but they're not exactly tailored for you…Read More
"Dr. Clark was uncommonly kind and nonjudgmental every step of the way. He is so mellow and accepting and he offers you solid routines for how to adjust to your new life. You never have anything to be ashamed of when you’re in his care." ~Valerie C. Like many other people, Valerie was terrified of doctor appointments because she had bad experiences in the past - mostly because her weight was cau…Read More
Do you find yourself yo-yo dieting and wondering why? It may be because you were not completely mentally prepared. You probably started very serious with your weight loss and diet, but possibly tired of it and didn't see immediate results - so you just throw your hands up and yell YOLO (you only live once)! If you tell yourself YOLO every now and again, then you are not mentally prepared! Okay, so…Read More
The phrase "to see is to believe" is very popular among people who have doubts. The effectiveness of bariatric surgery is one of those things that a lot of people happen to doubt... Let us introduce you to Russel F. He is one of our success stories and someone who "saw and believed." He saw others achieve success with bariatric surgery which inspired him to learn more and later have surgery himsel…Read More
Have you ever decided that you're going to do something about your weight, but did not see it through? You have the time, you have the motivation, but then just decided not do it? That is perfectly normal. It's a big decision. One of the biggest reasons why we tend to step backward is our fear that we're going to be judged. It's like stage fright. At Anchorage Bariatrics, we understand that and we…Read More
Write it down. While it's not very common these days to use a pen and a paper, hand writing things really does work when you're trying to accomplish a goal. There's a psychology to it. That is why we have our patients keep food journals. Try it out with your personal weight loss journey. So, what do you write in that journal? Start with where you are now along your weight loss journey. Are you jus…Read More
Too busy to do something big for losing weight? There's no magic for that, but there are some things that you can do to help you not gain more. Simple tweaks in your daily life that would not exactly give you the results of a complete workout or diet, but would help you maintain your current weight or make small losses: Chew more. Take smaller bites. Eating fast will make you gain more weight beca…Read More
"Before my surgery, I couldn’t even walk 150 yards. I couldn’t do anything with my children. Now I’m walking 2-3 miles a day, climbing 12-15 flights of stairs. I have a lot more energy and I’m a lot happier." ~Russell F. Every person at some point is curious, "Is this the best I can do?" Why do we ask? Because we know we have limits, but there are some limits that we can extend. Take Russe…Read More
Take care of your body because you only have one. No matter how badly you may feel, there is always hope and a solution. U-turns are allowed in this situation! Start by assessing yourself - Ask, 'When did I start gaining weight?' and 'What triggered this?' There are many factors in our lives that could contribute to weight gain, including medical conditions, psychological issues, sleep problems or…Read More
Last week, Drs. Justin Clark and Sean Lee, owners of Anchorage Bariatrics, became verified surgeons through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), the only nationwide accreditation and quality improvement program for metabolic and bariatric surgery. Our doctors worked tirelessly alongside administrators and medical staff at Providence Alaska …Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 27, 2018 Anchorage Bariatrics facilitates accreditation of state’s only Bariatric Center of Excellence Accreditation allows many insured Alaskans to now have bariatric surgery instate ANCHORAGE -- Earlier this month, Justin J. Clark, M.D., founder and co-owner of Anchorage Bariatrics and director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Providence Alaska Med…Read More
