Do intimate relationships change after WLS? How will my relationship change after I have surgery? Is bariatric surgery associated with divorce? These are common questions often asked by bariatric surgery patients. Relationships with others may also change after surgery. Some changes may include: Despite changing some patterns, most patients are
“Wow, I haven’t seen you since last year. You look amazing! I don’t know what you did to lose the weight – but whatever it was – keep it up!” “You are just shrinking away to nothing ... oh … you had weight loss surgery? Hmm … I heard most
How to Face Feelings Without Food Have you noticed that, as a society, we hate to be uncomfortable? Both physically and emotionally, we do our best to make life as easy as possible. And to some degree that makes sense. Given the high-paced, stressful lives that most of us tend
Yoga has been in its evolution for thousands of years. In my lifetime of 68 years, yoga has been seen as everything from a hippie cult to the next health fad. I’m sure you’ve seen articles about yoga and all its benefits. As you incorporate yoga into your life, just
It's the morning after a day when you compulsively overate. You probably wish you had a "Rewind" button to click, so you could go back and erase whatever you ate yesterday. Unfortunately, you can't undo yesterday, but you can put it behind you and get right back on track. That's
Just as with any important project that you have at work, or a home do-it-yourself renovation, you need a plan. In order to be your best self, let's create a plan by setting SMART goals that you can achieve! It has been proven that when people write down specific goals
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
When I work with couples and individuals in my private practice, one theme seems to be consistent – they are all having a difficult time communicating what they want and how they are feeling about any problems in their relationships. There are healthy communication styles, which are productive, appropriate and healthy
Getting through the Holidays without gaining weight can seem daunting. Navigating the Holiday celebrations, office parties, get-togethers with friends, and your favorite childhood dishes on the table can be overwhelming. You aren't at the whim of well-meaning food pushers that want you to eat more. Just like the rest of
This time of year it’s easy to forget everything we know about weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It’s easy to make cold weather and shorter daylight hours an excuse for not walking or exercising outside. Running around to prepare for holiday gatherings can become an excuse to not
