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April Patient of the Month: Deb

Meet our April patient of the Month, Debbie. We have gotten to know Debbie so well over the years that she truly feels like family.

Her original LAP-BAND surgery was in 2008 with Dr. Ehrlich. Though she initially did well, she eventually began to struggle. After much discussion, Debbie elected to work very [...]

Bariatric Bootcamp starts soon!

Ehrlich Bariatrics has organized a Bariatric Bootcamp for our patients!  Some of the most successful patients participate in support services so we decided to form an exercise class with only bariatric patients.
There will be a FREE Trial Class Monday,  April 22nd at 6 pm.  Must sign up in advance.
Bootcamp begins Monday, April 29, 2013
Classes will [...]

Sleep Apnea and Obesity

Snoring spouses have long been the fodder for comedy sketches, cartoons, and dinner party conversations. Comparing one spouse’s foghorn to another’s bear growl can be entertaining, but in reality, snoring can be a signal of deeper, more urgent health concerns. As the number of obese and severely obese Americans rise, the number of patients seeking [...]

Ehrlich Bariatrics is now on Instagram

Ehrlich Bariatrics is expanding in the area of social networking!  Our Facebook page has been extremely popular and helpful for patients so we decided to start an Instagram account!  Be sure to check it out and follow us.  There will be recipes, success stories, inspirational quotes, and many more!
Feel free to contact us with any questions or to [...]

Learning Healthy Eating Habits

There is a Spanish proverb that says “The belly rules the mind.” We can think of many times where we’ve been tempted to enjoy an extra slice of cake or gone back for one more serving of mashed potatoes when we weren’t even hungry for it. It has been said that our bodies are biologically [...]

Bariatric Surgery and Diabetes Prevention

According to the American Diabetes Association, over 25 million or about 8.3% of American adults and children are living with diabetes. As obesity rates rise and quality-of-life drops for those suffering from the effects of diabetes, the medical industry has felt the urgency in finding a cure for, or way to prevent, diabetes. Recently, extensive [...]

True Love Doesn’t Weight: The First Cabaret Gala for Ehrlich Bariatrics, benefiting the Obesity Action Coalition

Dear Community Business Associates, Patients, and Friends:
This year marks the first Cabaret Gala for Ehrlich Bariatrics, Shelton, CT, titled True Love Doesn’t Weight, benefiting the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC).
The show will be featured two evenings: Thursday, June 6th and Friday, June 7th 2013 at 7:00 p.m. located at Vazzano’s Four Seasons, 337 Kenyon Street, Stratford, [...]

The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food

Here is an article that Dr. Ehrlich wanted to pass on for everyone to read:
On the evening of April 8, 1999, a long line of Town Cars and taxis pulled up to the Minneapolis headquarters of Pillsbury and discharged 11 men who controlled America’s largest food companies. Nestlé was in attendance, as were Kraft and [...]

Obesity and Heartburn

Many of us know that obesity can cause illnesses that range from diabetes to stroke, but did you know that there is also a strong link between obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? In research done by the University of Southern California, results suggested that obesity was the main cause for 13% of patients diagnosed [...]

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

At Ehrlich Bariatrics, we provide you with the tools that you need to be successful.  One of those invaluable tools is meal planning.   Here is a perfect, high protein, meal that you could prepare ahead of time and just throw in the oven when you’re ready to eat. Hope you enjoy it!

INGREDIENTS

8 oz. Thinly Sliced [...]