You've made it through bariatric surgery and you're plugging along. Now that you're a bariatric post-op patient, and you come upon Ramadan, it's understandable that you may not be sure what to do. Do you Fast? Do you NOT Fast? What's the next step? How to get in Water? Food?
Why I Decided to Have WLS After having difficulty conceiving our last child, my doctor explained the possibility that I had Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, P.C.O.S. However, once we were able to successfully get pregnant and deliver our son, I thought I had been misdiagnosed. After losing all my baby weight,
For nearly two decades my practice has emphasized massive weight loss body contouring. From the early days of this evolving field to our understanding today, as plastic surgeons, we have learned about the triumph of body contouring after weight loss and the transformational effect of these operations. We have also
Whether you struggle with emotional eating after weight loss surgery or want to combat emotional eating for improved health and to lose weight, you can conquer it by paying attention to your behaviors. Life happens, and unfortunately, we live in a society of high stress, but it is important to
All of these garden veggies are making me fall in love! I used everything “garden” in this Farmer's Market Veggie Bake Recipe. Sauteed onions & garlic on the bottom, any vegetables stacked in the middle, and then I like to top it with tons of fresh herbs – basil, flat-leaf
Why I decided to have WLS Three years ago, I was 47 years old and the single mother of a 17-year-old son whose father had passed away a few years before. I was 400 pounds and living a life that revolved around my son and my work – from the relative
So…you've had your weight loss surgery, and are gung-ho on sticking to your new plan for your healthier lifestyle. You feel confident and motivated! You can actually see your goal weight in your near future. Your team of friends, family, doctors and your dietitian are all cheering you on. Let’s
There is no magic bullet for weight loss. Whether you’ve had bariatric surgery, participate in a medical weight loss program or are working to lose weight on your own, there is no single step you can take that will guarantee that you’ll lose weight and keep it off. However, modifying
Why I decided to have WLS Growing up, I was always heavyset, I never had much, and never had many healthy food choices. In elementary school, I was about 150 pounds and 5 foot 5 inches. By the time I reached high school, I weighed about 205 pounds. At that time
Among the most visible health trends of the last few decades has been the rising rate of obesity within the American population; one-third of Americans are considered obese. As a result, there has been an increase in bariatric surgery with approximately 196,000 gastric bypass, gastric banding, and gastric sleeve procedures
