Avoiding Verbal Toxicity: Everyone in their lifetime has had experiences of being told painful things about themselves. What people say to you is not in your control; what you do with the message can make a difference to an outcome of self-care or self-harm. Not everything people tell you is
Are you working on losing weight regain? What is the difference between people who maintain their weight loss after bariatric surgery and those who regain? Habits. Studies show that people who maintain their weight loss after bariatric surgery have made a habit of following post-surgical guidelines [1]. They have regular
As an example of how to be kind to yourself - Kelly (not her real name) walked into my office with tears in her eyes. “I need to be tougher,” she said, “I hate myself for being so weak. I keep letting my siblings take advantage of me. I’m doing
Are you a lover of eggs, bacon, and cheese? If that's you, you'll love this Bacon & Cheese Waffled Omelette recipe. It is a delicious, fun new way to eat your morning eggs. This recipe is high in protein and low in carbs. How many other waffles have that going
We often hear that people who are overweight must have low self-esteem. Many weight loss programs encourage those individuals to 'love themselves,' and that weight loss will automatically increase their self-esteem. This could not be furthest from the truth. Weight loss is never a guarantee your self-esteem will increase issue.
WLS Prevents Early Death: Obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States as well as around the world. As dietary choices have started including more processed foods, foods with higher caloric content, and unhealthy food choices that are more convenient and cheaper than healthy options, the problem of obesity
Before & After RNY with Robbielee1976: My Journey Before & After RNY with Robbielee1976: What led me to weight loss surgery at 44 years old? Early in 2019, I was suffering from GERD to the point that I was waking up in the middle of the night with vomit in
Learn About Weight Loss Management Without Regain: One of the most common questions our patients have for us is “How can I keep from regaining weight after my surgery?” The question is also clearly a focus for folks trying to lose weight regardless of whether or not they undergo bariatric
This Chinese-style inspired dish is an amazing one-pot meal. The Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe is simple and quick to make. This satisfying meal is a powerhouse of protein and fibers while being low-carb and ketogenic. You can use other types of stocks or broth and even water.
Depression and Bariatric Surgery Evidence is strong that mental health and obesity are interrelated. Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental illness in bariatric patients, with a recent report stating that 19% of pre-surgery patients meet clinical criteria for depression. This is more than twice the percentage of the general
