Why I Decided To Have WLS I would like to tell a little about my struggle with obesity. I tried so many diets in my lifetime and they worked to a point but then the weight just came back on, plus more than I originally lost. My journey all began
After spending the summer hiking, kayaking, swimming, walking outdoors, and enjoying activities outside, does the thought of taking your workout indoors with the cooler months seem disheartening? Perhaps the thought of having to join a gym comes to mind. Fear not! Your workout does not have to come to an
Stress Eating After Bariatric Surgery - If you’ve ever battled stress-eating, the following scenario might sound familiar: You’ve worked hard all day to follow your post-weight loss surgery eating and exercise guidelines. You’ve eaten lots of lean protein, gone to the gym, and hit your goal for water intake. You’ve
Planning and Prepping Meals: Do you find yourself skipping meals because you cannot find time to prepare food every morning?Are you reaching for whatever is in the pantry when you get home from work because you are too tired to fix dinner?Do you stop at the vending machine regularly because
Why I Decided To Have WLS For as long as I can remember I struggled with being overweight. When I was in first grade, I was the tallest in my class, even towering over all of the boys. I continued to be the biggest girl in my class for my
When it comes to life and diet after weight loss surgery, every calorie counts. Calorie intake is reduced after surgery and it is important to make sure you are getting your nutrition from food and not empty calories from what you are drinking. Always read the nutrition label, even on
Obesity is often referred to as an epidemic in the United States, and with good reason, as more than 1 in 3 American adults are classified as obese[1]. Many of us sought out weight loss surgery to help with our obesity, as we tried many other methods prior to this,
Welcome to a multi-part series on vitamin supplementation and the science supporting it for post-operative patients. In this article, I will be discussing a general overview of digestion prior to WLS. Future articles will feature individual vitamins and minerals, and their importance in our bodies. Digestion Prior to WLS: The
Why I decided to have WLS My true struggles with obesity started in my mid 20's. Prior to that, I did have various times in my life where I would gain/lose weight (losing it in not the most healthy of ways), but it did not become overwhelming until I got
5 Negative Labels Bariatric Patients Love to Use: If you've ever met with a nutritionist, you know the importance of reading food labels. The labels tell us important facts about what’s inside the package. The closer we pay attention to food labels, the better we are at making healthy choices.
