Caffeine and bariatric surgery is a hot topic right now. Searching online provides an enormous amount of conflicting information and can be very confusing. Does caffeine dehydrate you, or harm your stomach? Does it promote weight loss, or increase appetite? Is it good or bad? Can you never drink caffeine
Why I Decided to Have WLS My struggle with weight started after the birth of my second child in 1994 at the age of 23. I had not had an issue with weight in the past and I felt like something was off. I remember going to my primary doctor
My (Non-Existent) Pre-Op WLS Fitness My pre-op WLS fitness was nonexistent. I was over 300 pounds and was tired all the time. Cleaning my house or even walking around Target was a daunting task. Not to mention that obesity causes other health problems like knee, joint and arthritis pain making
Korean Beef Veggie Bowl is an easy one or two person recipe, and you can increase the heat (or lower it…especially in my case) to meet your tastes. This is a healthy lunch or dinner idea that can be made easily without much fuss. Grate garlic and ginger into a
I use the story of Cinderella as a metaphor for bariatric regain. After much struggle, the princess finally gets to wear a beautiful gown and go to the ball, only to have the magic spell wear off at midnight. Getting surgery is our opportunity to wear the beautiful gown and
Dating after having weight loss surgery can be a struggle. Let’s be clear though, dating, in general, these days can be a struggle. Particularly after weight loss surgery, there can be a lot of questions that come up about whether to share that you’ve had surgery with your prospective date,
You finally did it! You made the life-changing decision to have weight loss surgery. It has been several months now, and you are doing great. You are losing the weight. You have been a model patient by following all of the nutrition guidelines and sticking with your exercise routine. All
Stop Before You Eat! Take time to listen to your "hunger"...What are you really hungry for? Good question, I am eating right now as I am writing this article and asking myself this question. The answer for me at the moment is true hunger. The focus of this article is to
Staying hydrated is critical to all of us human beings. It’s critical after bariatric surgery and an essential part of our journey to lifelong wellness. A lack of adequate fluid can be devastating and lead to dehydration. Staying hydrated, primarily with water as your primary go-to fluid, is critical, especially
In my experience, patients presenting with obesity tend to fall into three categories, each of which requires a distinct management approach. The three clinical faces of obesity are 1) Active Gainers, 2) Weight Stable, and 3) Post-Weight Loss. Clinical Faces of Obesity: #1 Active Gainers Active Gainers are patients currently
