Having weight loss surgery is a big decision. Planning can alleviate stress that comes along with this process. Here are some tested and true steps from bariatric professionals in planning for weight loss surgery that may help! 10 Steps When Planning For Weight Loss Surgery: 1. Check Your Insurance Benefits
This Chophouse Style Pork Chops recipe with Mushroom Pan Sauce dinner may look like something you would order at your favorite fancy restaurant. However, that does not mean it’s hard to make. These tender chophouse style pork chops are smothered in creamy mushroom sauce, is easy to make, and are
Complacency Can Rob Your Focus: I had RNY surgery in March 2012, and my life immediately improved. After a lifetime of trying every diet on the market, my body and brain were finally on the same wavelength. I was losing weight! I developed a new confidence in myself and my new
Why I Decided to Have WLS Before And After VSG With Kate N: My battle with obesity has been ongoing since around the end of second grade. Lodged firmly in my mind is our family doctor advising my mother to keep me on an 800 to 900 calorie diet and
How Vitamin B12 Deficiency Affects the Body: Bariatric surgery creates a major overhaul in diet and lifestyle choices. Not only are your eating, drinking and exercise habits drastically changed, but you also must ensure the body is getting adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals to function properly. There are several
Controlling the Hunger-Causing Hormone Ghrelin: You are what you eat is a common term among dietitians. And that is true considering that if you eat healthy foods rich in nutrients that your body needs to keep going strong and develop a strong immune system, you will be healthier. You can
Instant Pot Ham and Beans is the perfect weeknight dinner. It's an affordable way to make a hearty meal that is filling and delicious. If you're looking for a comfort soup and a great way to use up leftover ham or ham bones, making a pot of homemade soup is always a
Dehydration is one of the most common complications after bariatric surgery. Many factors contribute to this, such as reduced stomach capacity, swelling and inflammation, nausea, food intolerances, and medications. Since it is so prevalent post-op, it has become one of the main pillars of proper nutrition for recovery that most
As much as I love Thanksgiving day and all of the festivities, I have come to realize that the day after Thanksgiving isn’t so bad either. Of course, I love spending time with family and friends, so Thanksgiving day wins out. But I have to tell you, to me, the
I know it seems hard to believe this right now, but it’s totally normal to lose 5-15% of your hair after bariatric surgery and the rapid weight loss that occurs as part of it. But there is good news: hair loss is very common and your hair should grow back.
