So we all may ask… Can shopping really be a transfer addiction? We may say…but I have lost so much weight and I need to buy more clothes;I look really good and I just want to shop;I feel really good and I want to shop;I can finally shop in ‘normal’
Transfer Addiction After WLS: Addiction is like a whack-a-mole game: just as you clobber one, another one seems to pop up! If you struggled with food addiction prior to WLS, than you are at greater risk of developing a substitute, or transfer addiction after WLS, because addiction is the ultimate
Did you know that 95% of non-surgical weight loss attempts fail? How is that possible? There are countless diet options out there, from Paleo to Weight Watchers, to Jenny Craig, to Ideal Protein—just to name a few. There are millions of gyms in the United States where you can burn
You've had your weight loss surgery and reached your goal or are well on your way to your weight loss goals. Finally! Shouldn't it be smooth sailing from now on? Then, all of a sudden, you notice some behaviors of cross addiction such as consuming alcohol, gambling or shopping are
Food addictions are real. I know this because I co-lead a food addiction group at the Methodist Hospital with dietician, Jennifer Naples. I work on a specialized team within the Weight Management Center called the Bariatric Center. The bariatric team cares for patients who have had weight loss surgery. These
Have you had alcohol since your surgery? Did you notice that you got a buzz from just a few sips? Is alcohol a risky mix with bariatric surgery? How much can you drink, and how fast will you become intoxicated? This is must-know information for your journey. Alcohol and Bariatric
Depression and Bariatric Surgery Evidence is strong that mental health and obesity are interrelated. Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental illness in bariatric patients, with a recent report stating that 19% of pre-surgery patients meet clinical criteria for depression. This is more than twice the percentage of the general
Set Yourself Up for Healthy Coping & Success: the Emotional Side of WLS! The decision to have WLS is often exciting and intimidating at the same time. There are so many unknowns. Set yourself up for success by understanding the many facets of yourself for the emotional side of WLS
How does weight regain even happen to a RNY patient from 2002? I mean I’m a Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) for Pete’s sake. I work with this every day! I support patients to get back on track. I should know how to prevent going off track, right? Well, in case
