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Food and Sugar Addiction - Absistenence

Food and Sugar Addiction: Is Abstinence Necessary?

July 29, 2016 8:00 am Published by 0 comments

Do you have difficulty controlling your intake of sugary, high fat, or processed foods? Do you go out of your way to obtain certain foods or eat until stuffed? Do you ever avoid social or work obligations due to having overeaten, or fear of overeating? If so, you are not


facing weight regain

Weight Regain: 5 Things You Can Learn From It

July 27, 2016 8:00 am Published by 0 comments

Facing Weight Regain: I had weight loss surgery over eight years ago. For those of you that are curious, I had RNY Gastric Bypass in February of 2008. And for those of you that are further curious, yes, I’ve regained. It’s not uncommon for a WLS patient to have “bounce


Before After RNY with Daisy

Before & After RNY with Daisy

July 26, 2016 8:00 am Published by 0 comments

Celebrating Daisy's Journey Before & After RNY! I can’t recall a time in my life when I didn’t struggle with my self-image, confidence and weight. I was that girl that went home and cried herself to sleep wondering why I didn’t fit the “perfect mold” as I perceived other girls


Asian Burgers Recipe

Asian Burgers Recipe – Packed With 27 Grams of Protein!

July 25, 2016 8:00 am Published by 0 comments

Turn your burger into this unbelievably tasty Asian infused burger. This Asian Burgers Recipe is a real winner! You'll never want to eat a plain burger again! Asian Burgers Recipe - KITCHEN 101 Makes 4 servings  Ingredients 1 pound ground sirloin 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs 1/3 cup chopped green


the biological realities of weight regain

The Biological Realities of Weight Regain

July 22, 2016 8:00 am Published by 0 comments

What are at least six possible explanations why people easily regain weight after losing it? This in-class prompt was to be answered by 120 college students attending my Nutrition Science class at Santa Monica College.  The goal of the assignment was two-fold.  First, I wanted the students to articulate, after my lecture,


Body Image Issues Plastic Surgeons Perspective

Body Image Issues from One Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective

July 21, 2016 8:00 am Published by 0 comments

There are many different types of body image issues that patients present to my plastic surgery office.  People present with a wide variety of complaints about their physique.  Often, patients have very high goals and expectations of their plastic surgery results.  Sometimes, patients demand unrealistic results. Some physical issues are


pokemon go

Pokémon Go for Exercise, Fun, and WLS!

July 20, 2016 8:00 am Published by 0 comments

Driving home from work last week, I was surprised to see several kids outside in my neighborhood in New Jersey. I first thought I had worked straight through the summer, and it was Halloween already. Then I assumed it must have been a party of some kind in my usually


Before After RNY with Steve Suzy

Before & After RNY – Steve & Suzy’s 233lbs Weight Loss!

July 19, 2016 8:00 am Published by 0 comments

Steve and Suzy are sharing their Before & After RNY journeys losing a combined 233 pounds! Celebrating Steve’s Journey Before & After RNY! I started having trouble with my weight as a child, I was always a little heavy. I struggled but kept my weight under control until I was in my


Meal Planning

Meal Planning in 8 Easy Steps for Everyone!

July 18, 2016 8:00 am Published by 0 comments

Oh, meal planning. We know we need to do it, but it always sounds like such a drag. Sitting down, pouring over recipes, writing up a plan, making a grocery list. By the time we get to the grocery store, it’s been hours of preparation! Never mind the fact we


Alcohol After Surgery Caution Needed

Should WLS Post-Ops Drink Alcohol After Surgery?

July 15, 2016 8:00 am Published by 0 comments

Should WLS post-ops drink alcohol after surgery? Unlike many of the questions that we have about the changes that happen to the body after bariatric surgery, there is some reasonably good data regarding alcohol’s effect on the post-bariatric patient. We have the most information regarding alcohol intake after RNY Gastric