Wound dehiscence or separation in reconstructive plastic surgery after massive weight loss is unfortunately common. Some sources quote the incidence of wound openings may be as high as 15 - 20%. Several factors influence the occurrence of wound separation. Multiple factors influence the chances of wound breakdown. There are some
Almost a decade ago I did a series of interviews with weight loss surgery patients who were between one and two years post-op. It was one of the most rewarding, and educational experiences of my life. During the interviews, I asked people about their incentive for having surgery. Unequivocally, every
Why I Decided To Have WLS I’m an adopted child. I know that isn’t the typical way to start a weight loss story but stay with me. I was raised by wonderful, kind, engaged parents and never felt for one day that I wasn’t loved. My childhood was pretty great,
In this article, I will introduce you to the final three water-soluble vitamins. To recap, water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and are lost through bodily fluids. Because our body cannot properly store or recycle these water-soluble vitamins, we need to make sure that we consume them in our diet and
This is the third article in the three-part series on the information discussed by Dr. Nowzaradan, My 600lb Life Doctor at the 2016 ObesityHelp National Conference as the Keynote and Fireside Chat Speaker. If you'd like to catch up and review the other two articles, Dr. Now discusses his insights
As I am sitting here writing this article, my first thought is WOW, how do your thoughts and emotions lead to eating? As a mental health professional, nearly 8 years post-op, this subject is hitting me hard. It is so all-encompassing. Just the words "thoughts" and "emotions" are huge. The
Why I Decided To Have WLS My journey is not like most overweight people. I entered this world very prematurely back when most babies didn’t survive. Dying before I even had a chance to live several times helped start a journey that was not very healthy. Growing up I was
The social scene can be very different pre and post WLS. I didn’t think too much about the social impact of WLS prior to having surgery. I thought I might make more friends or people may like me more, but I didn’t think about how I would navigate social events.
Whether you’re having weight loss surgery, have had surgery, or are trying to lose weight by other methods, we all know that it is no simple task. Many factors are involved in the process of weight loss as well as weight maintenance. In fact, many find the challenge of maintaining
Social support following weight loss surgery (WLS) is essential to ensure long-term success by helping patients maintain behavioral changes. Research indicates that individuals who attend in-person support groups even tend to lose more weight. Nowadays, many patients are looking for convenient access to online support groups. Easy, quick access is
