American Heart Month: 5 Heart Attack Symptoms To Look For

February 11, 2013 · 0 comments

American Heart Month: 5 Heart Attack Symptoms To Look For February is not only the month for Valentines Day and showing your true love how you feel about them, it is also American Heart Month which allows for a special focus on heart disease symptoms and healthy heart awareness. According

A Before And After Celebration: Featuring Judith Dufort

February 11, 2013 · 0 comments

A Before And After Celebration: Judith Dufort Patient: Judith Dufort Surgery: Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery Date: 3/25/2011 Surgeon: Surgeon: Kent Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FACRS I struggled with being overweight my entire life. I felt like I was always the fat one among my friends. I had tried every single diet

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6 Things I Wish I’d Known About Weight Loss Surgery

February 11, 2013 · Comments Off on 6 Things I Wish I’d Known About Weight Loss Surgery

Are you a weight loss surgery pre-op or early post-op?  There have been many twists and turns in my own weight loss surgery journey. I believe in paying it forward so I'd like to share the 6 things I wish I'd known as a weight loss surgery pre-op and early

Governor Chris Christie: Shut Up About My Weight!

February 8, 2013 · 0 comments

Governor Chris Christie: Shut Up About My Weight! New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is upset with a former White House doctor who has publicly commented about his obesity and the possibility of him dying in office should he run for President in 2016. In an interview with CNN, Dr. Connie Mariano

A Before And After Celebration: Steven “Richard” Dennis

February 7, 2013 · 0 comments

A Before And After Celebration: Steven “Richard” Dennis Patient: Steven “Richard” Dennis Surgery: LRYGB Surgery Date: 07/27/2011 Surgeon: Kent Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FACRS My weight topped out at 308lbs. I had a difficult time getting out of bed. I was out of breath all of the time. I could

Featured Blogger: Daydreaming Of My Sleeved Future!

February 7, 2013 · 0 comments

Featured Blogger:  OH member mnmommaof2 Daydreaming Of My Sleeved Future... 11/15/12-Future Victories!  This is a list that I plan on crossing off one by one throughout my WLS adventure. Fit on all the rides at MOA Buy clothes at regular stores Wear a dress Wear a skirt Have my thighs

Chicken Enchilada Hot Pot Recipe

February 7, 2013 · 0 comments

Chicken Enchilada Hot Pot Recipe  Serves 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 chicken breast on the bone, skin removed and discarded 1 cup mild jarred salsa 1 10-ounce bunch baby spinach, well washed, chopped ½ cup grated cheddar 4 small low-carb tortillas (optional) ¼ cup sour cream

Slow Cooking Your Way To An Easy And Healthy Meal

February 6, 2013 · 0 comments

Slow Cooking Your Way To An Easy And Healthy Meal by Cassie I. Truran, RD Does this sound like a familiar situation? It’s 5:05 pm, there is a sea of brake lights in front of you and your stomach is trying to remind you, with grumbling noises, that it’s hungry.