For some lucky bariatric patients, their journey will end after their target weight is reached. For others, however, a new journey will begin. Patients in the later group are generally happy with their weight loss but discouraged because of the residual excess skin, fat, and sagging tissue. Many patients present to
My struggle and toll of obesity started early in my life. I started to gain my weight as a kid around the age of eight years old. I was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome. The medication I was prescribed to help caused me to gain weight. The toll of obesity in
Why I Decided to Have WLS My unhealthy relationship with food and my weight struggles began when I was in elementary school. My parents divorced when I was 5 years old and back in the 60's divorce really was an oddity. My mother, younger sister and I moved back to
How many people truly get a second chance at life? Those of us who have had the life-changing opportunity to have surgery can say that we truly have been given a second chance. Think of it this way, you have the chance for a new life after weight loss surgery.
It’s easy to get caught up in the notion that we must go to a gym to get fit. But the reality is that our own bodies are more than sufficient to get us in great shape. So, no you don’t have to join a fancy gym or buy all
Why I Decided to Have WLS As a Hispanic family, food was all around. I also grew up poor, so whenever we did have food, my family never liked to see it go to waste, so we ate it. “Poor food” wasn’t exactly healthy food for me and my family,
Is It Possible To Stay On Track When Stressed When Life Throws You A Curveball (or When Life Gives You Lemons)? You know the saying, "Life Happens." True, it does. There are ups and downs, and it goes on. However, that doesn't get to be the excuse why you enter
When you finally decide to take your life back and move forward with having weight loss surgery, you are embarking on a journey that will change everything you know about the life you currently lead. Not only is your relationship with food about to change, but your relationship with yourself
This is a delicious Salmon Burger Recipe. This yummy burger recipe uses fresh salmon, packed with those heart healthy omega 3’s that transform into an unbeatable salmon burger. Nutritious and delicious, these mouth-watering burgers will quickly satisfy your WLS pouch and will be enjoyed by everyone. Fresh salmon makes all the difference
Why I Decided To Have WLS I've have been overweight all of my life but I never let it get in my way. I was always very athletic, and I never let it hinder me. In 1990, I gave birth to my greatest gift, my son. Even though I was
