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
Bariatric surgery patients often have concerns about hernias. Basically, a hernia is a defect or a hole where there should not be one. The most common hernias I see in bariatric patients are hiatal hernias, ventral hernias, umbilical hernias, and internal hernias. Causes of Hernias Hernias are caused by a
Looking for a real family-kid pleaser easy oven fried chicken recipe? This Easy Oven Fried Chicken recipe is my “go-to” recipe when I needed a quick nightly dinner or my kids volunteered me to cook for a prom, homecoming or a dinner at our house. Simple and unassuming, my crispy oven fried
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
Celebrating GoBlueGirl1998's Before & After VSG Journey! I grew up as a larger child, but I was always athletic. I played basketball, ran track and was on the soccer team in high school. Even though I was larger I was still somewhat fit. After my senior year of high school,
Happy Independence Day Recipes: While we celebrate Independence Day in the United States, you can also use it as a day to celebrate your personal independence since having weight loss surgery! 4 Reads For Your Personal Independence After WLS Celebrating Your Independence - Read how independence, liberty and freedom apply to
This post is sponsored by Premier Protein®. Whether you're having a get-together in your backyard or headed to a party, a Banana Cheesecake Parfait is a healthy and delicious addition to your summer festivities! With only four ingredients and less than 15 mins of prep, you are on your way to a
I hear it constantly… “I have a closet full of clothes but I have nothing to wear!” There is a reason for having nothing to wear and there is a way to change it. For good. All it takes is the will to want to work through your closet and
Self-esteem can be defined as having confidence and faith in oneself and one's worth and abilities. Merriam-Webster defines self-esteem as a confidence and satisfaction in oneself; self-respect (2016). "It's a sad man, My Friend, who's living in his own skin but can't stand the company." ~ Bruce Springsteen, Better Days, 1992
Celebrating SunnyGirlMS’ Before & After VSG Journey! Like most of us, I had always been a "full bodied" person. I was always labeled as one of those ever so famous "beautiful faced" people. In my mid-twenties, I finally decided to start informing people that I didn’t view that as a
