Why I Decided To Have WLS For as long as I can remember I struggled with being overweight. When I was in first grade, I was the tallest in my class, even towering over all of the boys. I continued to be the biggest girl in my class for my
When it comes to life and diet after weight loss surgery, every calorie counts. Calorie intake is reduced after surgery and it is important to make sure you are getting your nutrition from food and not empty calories from what you are drinking. Always read the nutrition label, even on
Obesity is often referred to as an epidemic in the United States, and with good reason, as more than 1 in 3 American adults are classified as obese[1]. Many of us sought out weight loss surgery to help with our obesity, as we tried many other methods prior to this,
Welcome to a multi-part series on vitamin supplementation and the science supporting it for post-operative patients. In this article, I will be discussing a general overview of digestion prior to WLS. Future articles will feature individual vitamins and minerals, and their importance in our bodies. Digestion Prior to WLS: The
Why I decided to have WLS My true struggles with obesity started in my mid 20's. Prior to that, I did have various times in my life where I would gain/lose weight (losing it in not the most healthy of ways), but it did not become overwhelming until I got
5 Negative Labels Bariatric Patients Love to Use: If you've ever met with a nutritionist, you know the importance of reading food labels. The labels tell us important facts about what’s inside the package. The closer we pay attention to food labels, the better we are at making healthy choices.
This is a continuation of the first article with information discussed by Dr. Nowzaradan, My 600lb Life Doctor at the 2016 ObesityHelp National Conference as the Keynote and Fireside Chat Speaker. Dr. Now discussed metabolism before and after weight loss surgery. Dr. Nowzaradan, My 600lb Life Doctor explained metabolism as it relates to
Weight loss surgery is so much more than a typical surgery. One thing that patients need to remember is that WLS is not brain surgery. Many people ask why they have to see a psychologist prior to getting bariatric surgery. I tend to first explain it by comparing WLS to
Why I Decided to Have WLS I changed my life. I wouldn’t say it was something I decided to do immediately but when I did make the decision, I didn’t expect to feel so liberated. When the day arrived to have the gastric sleeve surgery on Dec. 8, 2016, I
Have you ever felt lightheaded, dizzy, shaky, sweaty, weak, tired or disoriented one to four hours after eating? Maybe you even fainted or lost consciousness. If so, you may have experienced reactive hypoglycemia, also known as late dumping syndrome or hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia. These are all just fancy ways of saying
