Sorting Out the Differences Between Probiotics and Prebiotics: Before we dive into Probiotics and Prebiotics, let’s discuss the gut microbiome. What is the gut microbiome? There are trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in your gut. Collectively, these organisms, known as your microflora are what comprise your gut
Stress alert! You’ve made an immense decision and decided to have bariatric surgery. Then, you’re informed that it’s not quite as straightforward as you thought. First, you need to follow the liver shrinking diet, also known as the liver reduction diet. Why? What’s this all about? Let’s lower your stress
How I Found My Voice After WLS: Being overweight all of my life came with a lot of baggage. Food was always my medicine when it came to depression, anxiety, and lack of confidence. Feeling like I was stuck was such a horrible feeling. Stuck with a job I didn’t
How Will I Know Which Weight Loss Surgery is Right For ME? Congratulations on making the decision to undergo weight loss surgery! This will likely be one of the most monumental decisions of your lifetime. Battling the disease of obesity can be frustrating, to say the least. The good news
Food Addiction is Real! Have you ever wondered why someone can take one square of a chocolate bar and put the rest away for later? Why are some people satisfied with one bite of cake, while others can stuff their mouths with frosting until they are ill? Why can one
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
Ringing in a New Year is always so exciting! It’s a chance to reflect on the past year and lessons learned and look forward to new opportunities, new memories, and achieving new goals and resolutions. Will you love more in 2023 or find new love? Will you make a career
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
Plastic Surgery After Bariatric Surgery: Weight loss can be a significant challenge for many people. For those who are struggling with large amounts of excess weight, some choose bariatric surgery to help them achieve their goals. Also known as weight loss surgery, this is a procedure that is intended to
Why I Can't Stop Eating: Have you ever said any of the following statements in the process of trying to lose weight: I want to cut back (or quit) consuming so much sugar (or simple carbs, junk food, or fast food), but I haven’t been able to do so. Even
