Dr. Linden Karas - Bariatric & Reflux Surgery

08/25/2025

It’s finally cooling off! Let’s walk!
Join the StepBet walking challenge starting tomorrow!

The kids are going back to school so let’s get walking while the weather’s still good! There’s still time for after dinner family walks as the weather cools off and summer draws to a close.

06/15/2025

There’s still time to join my walking challenge. Warm up week is over but the 4 week challenge starts tomorrow.

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Download the app, sync with your pedometer app, and walk with me!

Game code: SummerStep2025

It’s summer! As long as it stops raining, we have no excuse not to tie on our trainers and get walking! Join me and the kids (and the dog and the cats) while we run around outside enjoying this beautiful summer!

06/07/2025

Join my June walking challenge! Its fun! Download the free StepBet App, sync it to your pedometer app (apple watch, fitbit, google fit) and ante up! Bet against yourself that you can walk a challenging number of steps, six out of seven days a week for the five week challenge. If you make it, you split the pot of money at the end with all the other winners. If you drop out, you lose your money. Game code: SummerStep2025

It’s summer! As long as it stops raining, we have no excuse not to tie on our trainers and get walking! Join me and the kids (and the dog and the cats) while we run around outside enjoying this beautiful summer!

04/09/2025

There’s still time to join the next private walking challenge. The game starts Monday April 14. Click below to download the app and join with game code: StepApril2025

The bet is $25 and the app will sync with your preferred step counter and give you a challenging step count. If you make your step goal for the whole challenge you split the money pot with the other winners at the end!

I’m back from maternity leave! Get back in shape with me for this 5 week walking challenge! Its Spring! I promise to post photos of the kids out frolicking in the spring sunshine with me!

04/07/2025

join me for a new StepBet walking challenge starting April 14! Buy in is $25. Embrace Spring and get in shape with me! Link below to join!

I’m back from maternity leave! Get back in shape with me for this 5 week walking challenge! Its Spring! I promise to post photos of the kids out frolicking in the spring sunshine with me!

02/14/2025

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There’s still time to join my walking challenge! The game starts Monday!

Walking is easiest way to start your health and fitness journey.

Download the StepBet App. Click below to join the Welcome Back Walk with game code: babyjames2025. The buy-in is $25. The game is 5 weeks long with the first week being a warm up. The app will calculate a challenging # of steps for you daily, that you’ll need to get 6 days a week for 4 weeks. If you can’t make your step goal you lose your $25. If you make it to the end, you split the pot of money with the other remaining winners!

It’s been almost 2 years since I’ve hosted a StepBet Challenge! I recently welcomed my son James and am ready to get back in shape! So I invite you to walk with me again, now in 2025. The first week is to warm up and then let’s go go go!

02/10/2025

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For the first time in almost 2 years I’m hosting a StepBet walking challenge! Please join me in ringing in the new year by getting in shape!

Walking is easiest way to start your health and fitness journey.

Download the StepBet App. Click below to join the Welcome Back Walk with game code: babyjames2025. The buy-in is $25. The gane is 5 weeks long with the first week being a warm up. The app will calculate a challenging # of steps for you daily, that you’ll need to get 6 days a week for 4 weeks. If you can’t make your step goal you lose your $25. If you make it to the end, you split the pot of money with the other remaining winners!

It’s been almost 2 years since I’ve hosted a StepBet Challenge! I recently welcomed my son James and am ready to get back in shape! So I invite you to walk with me again, now in 2025. The first week is to warm up and then let’s go go go!

05/09/2024

Congratulations to Eric Farmer! He has lost 78 lbs since gastric bypass surgery 6 months ago! His high blood pressure, acid reflux, and sleep apnea are gone too!

For more info about how bariatric surgery could change your life, check out https://www.uhhospitals.org/services/Digestive-health-services/Conditions-and-treatments/weight-loss-management/surgical-weight-loss-bariatric

01/17/2024

Join me on Wednesday 1/24 at 5 pm for an interactive panel discussion with the bariatric team here at UH! Be sure to sign up so you’ll have access to the recording, even if you miss it live!

Virtual Health Talk/Panel Discussion

12/24/2023

Merry Xmas! Someone has made a duplicate profile for me. Please refuse any friend requests from me!