Although this may sound like a weird rite of passage, it isn't. It happens to just about everyone who is about to have weight loss surgery. There is a lot of hype and fear around giving up certain foods when individuals embark on the journey of bariatric surgery. This can
Why I Decided To Have WLS I decided to have weight loss surgery because as long as I can remember I have been the "fat friend" or a member of the "Pretty Face Club." I got tired of hearing "but you have such a pretty face" or "you're pretty for
Pain is a very common symptom in the general and bariatric population. The causes of pain are predominantly musculoskeletal in nature. This may be due to traumatic injuries, arthritis, spinal column abnormalities such as slipped disks, post-surgical issues such as replaced hips/knees, etc. Even though many of these ailments are
Bariatric and metabolic surgery have gained widespread acceptance mainly due to the long-term reduction in mortality and significant improvement in co-morbid conditions such as diabetes type II and high blood pressure. Beyond the health benefits, there is a drastic improvement in the quality of life. Over time, we find that,
How To Use Food Choices & Glycemic Index for WLS Success: Have you ever noticed that some foods, meals, or snacks leave you feeling fuller longer, while others leave you feeling hungrier than before you ate the food? You may be aware of some of the reasons for the difference
Why I Decided To Have WLS Most of my adult life, I weighed 127-135 pounds. After four children, I had gained and lost a good bit of weight over the years. With my children and working a full-time job, I managed to keep my weight around 140 pounds. In October
I love making this Quiche Lorraine Mini Muffins Recipe. It’s an all-in-one delicious way to eat protein, vegetables, fresh herbs . . . whatever you want to add. Quiche Lorraine is classic with its layers of egg, bacon and swiss cheese all nestled in a flaky crust, so Parisienne. A
Ah. Social Media. Like most things, there are positives and negatives associated with this 21st-century reality of daily life. One of the things I often hear from people is how they sometimes feel uneasy about themselves and their lives as they observe what appears to be the “perfect life” portrayed
Without a doubt, pizza is a favorite food among the masses. With that said, it might not be shocking to you that there are approximately 3 billion pizzas sold in the U.S. each year! An average slice of pizza often has over 30grams of carbs per slice, for those of
Why I Decided to Have WLS On January 31, 2001, my life had changed forever with weight loss surgery! My whole life I struggled with trying to lose weight and keep it off. I was a chubby child and over the years my weight had fluctuated up and down over
