As a bariatric surgeon with 20 years of performing weight loss surgery procedures and 10 years performing the Duodenal Switch almost exclusively, I have come to know the pro’s and con’s of the various operations for weight loss. While the type of surgery performed and the way it is performed has changed
When is enough, enough? Well for me it was when the bathroom scale read ERROR. Knowing that the scale had a capacity of 400 pounds and embarrassingly, it was apparent I was over the limit of the scale (my actual weight was 435 pounds), enough had finally become enough for
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious and very common condition that is characterized by repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep. It occurs when the soft tissue in the back of your throat relaxes during sleep and blocks the airway, often causing you to snore loudly. Causes of
There is a strong connection between WLS, food, nutrition and bioavailability. Having weight loss surgery greatly impacts the types of food post-op patients should eat, the nutrition needed for good health along with the bioavailability from those foods. Bariatric surgery is the most effective solution for long-term weight loss in
Have you ever wondered about heating protein powder? It is a million-dollar question! As a registered and licensed dietitian working with the weight loss surgery community, it is a frequent question. If I counted the times I’m asked about this and exchanged it for dollars I might be rich by
I successfully continue to keep off over 155 pounds and strive to make good choices each day. On my journey, I always sought out support and was able to meet informative people. Most were like me, navigating the waters of this great new life style. Upon becoming a WLS post-op
Celebrating Armyofficerwife40's Gastric Sleeve Journey! I forgave myself for past failures which gave me the freedom to embrace future success. I have been given a second chance at life and I don't take that lightly. My journey with my weight began at 20 years old, after the birth of my oldest
Before you read this article on your journey, I want you to ponder this statement and determine if it is true or false to YOU. “If I were thin, I would be happy!” My Journey is More Than My Weight Loss and Accomplishments Eight years ago, I was laying on
Get Ready For A New You! Are you ready to begin working on a new you? There are six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. By the time the Thanksgiving dishes are put away, I feel I’m on the Polar Express, traveling through the season at lightning speed. I’ve made
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 78.6 million adult Americans are affected by obesity. A person with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or greater is considered obese. Obesity increases one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain types of cancer (1). Weight
