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
You have been through all of the pre-op tests, checking off the nutritional care visit(s), psychological assessment, and any tests required prior to surgery. You survived the pre-operative diet. Finally, you underwent surgery and are now on your way towards your weight loss goals. At times, some of you may
The Loop Duodenal Switch also known as the SADI-S (Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy) is an investigational bariatric procedure that has been generating increasing interest in the US over the past 3 to 4 years. The SADI-S is quickly becoming many patients’ weight loss surgery of choice as
Obesity surgery has as its main objective the loss of weight and resolution of co-morbidities. Currently, weight loss surgery is one of the best tools we have to achieve both. Obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) There is a direct association between obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). In the last
What is food addiction? Is it possible to be addicted to sugar? Will having WLS help with the cycle of sugar addiction? Let's discuss food addiction, sugar and WLS. Food Addiction, Sugar and WLS Sugar seems to be the food that is getting a lot of negative press these days.
The surgical weight loss journey is not an easy path to navigate. I imagine it to be similar to winning a million dollar lottery after spending a great part of your life blowing money fast and living from paycheck to pay-day-lender to your next paycheck. The amount of adjusting that
As discussed in the Anatomy and Physiology of the DS, the changes in the anatomy created by the Duodenal Switch operation create altered absorption of various vitamin and minerals which can lead to deficiencies if you are not eating properly and taking the proper supplements. This article will discuss these
Even if a patient has researched and decided what weight loss procedure they would like to undergo, I feel it is important to review all of the procedures available to make certain they have all the information they need to make an informed decision. It is not uncommon for a
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
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
