gerd and the linx procedure

GERD & the LINX Procedure After Bariatric Surgery

April 5, 2017 · 0 comments

Tomato sauce, coffee, and onions. If you’re wondering what these foods have in common, you probably don’t regularly suffer from heartburn or acid reflux. If you do have reflux, you instantly recognized these foods as ones that you probably can’t eat without unpleasant consequences.  This is just one of the

before after vsg with lizjustwantshealth

Before & After VSG with LizJustWantsHealth!

April 4, 2017 · 0 comments

Why I Decided to Have WLS I have been overweight most of my adult life, beginning at age 17 when I gave birth to my oldest daughter. I went on a diet approximately every three years up to age 50, when I essentially gave up (I am 61 now). I

success after surgery

10 Keys to Success After Bariatric Surgery

April 3, 2017 · 0 comments

Taking the journey of weight loss surgery (WLS) is a rewarding gift thousands of people choose to take. One of the most enjoyable aspects of my role as a Bariatric Registered Dietitian is hearing about success after surgery. I often have patients report post-surgery they have an overall increase in

weight loss myths

10 Weight Loss Myths to Stop Believing

March 31, 2017 · 0 comments

Can you tell the difference between weight loss myths and facts? There are many myths when it comes to weight loss. In fact, you can see the same myth over and over again to the point that it seems a fact. From many years of experience in bariatrics, my patients

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A Helpful Guide for Understanding Protein Supplements After Weight Loss Surgery

March 30, 2017 · 0 comments

Have you ever felt overwhelmed looking for protein supplements after weight loss surgery at the store or online? You’re not alone! The protein supplement industry is huge. According to Euromonitor International, a trend monitoring organization, consumers spend 16 billion dollars per year on protein products. It’s nice to have options

weight regain resolution

After Bariatric Surgery: Weight Regain Resolution

March 29, 2017 · 0 comments

Weight Regain Resolution: In the beginning of our weight loss surgery journey, our paranoia and need to follow the rules keep us on track. During the honeymoon period, we have defined goals that we are working towards, which contributes to our advanced weight loss. This weight loss ends and can reverse

Before After VSG with Melanie

Before & After VSG with Melanie, losing 170 pounds!

March 28, 2017 · 0 comments

Why I Decided to Have Bariatric Surgery I was overweight pretty much my entire life. I always played sports and was generally active as a kid, so it never got too out of hand. When I went away to college and lost all of that "built-in" activity, I started to develop

10 Benefits of Cardio and Strength Training

10 Benefits of Cardio and Strength Training

March 27, 2017 · 0 comments

To support your healthy lifestyle, exercise needs to be part of your life not only to lose weight or maintain a weight loss but also to improve your health. Exercise is a mindset that celebrates what your body can do and not as a punishment for a food choice you made or