Ways to Fail After Weight Loss Surgery From the title of my article, "9 Ways To Fail After Weight Loss Surgery" you may be thinking I don't want to fail after weight loss surgery! There is a common misconception that most people who have bariatric surgery regain their weight back.
Stress Management Without Stress Eating We’re living through very trying times. From a global pandemic to societal unrest, an economic downturn, and everyday life, each day can feel very overwhelming. Remember it’s important to take care of yourself, not only so that you can feel and be your healthiest, but
Set Yourself Up for Healthy Coping & Success: the Emotional Side of WLS! The decision to have WLS is often exciting and intimidating at the same time. There are so many unknowns. Set yourself up for success by understanding the many facets of yourself for the emotional side of WLS
How does weight regain even happen to a RNY patient from 2002? I mean I’m a Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) for Pete’s sake. I work with this every day! I support patients to get back on track. I should know how to prevent going off track, right? Well, in case
One of the most preventable complications following bariatric surgery is dehydration. Identifying the potential causes, signs, and symptoms of dehydration after bariatric surgery, as well as providing early education in prevention and treatment are key factors in reducing one’s risk for this common problem. Dehydration After Bariatric Surgery Dehydration: Causes
You’ve worked hard over a period of time eating healthier and exercising more, and you’ve lost some of your excess pounds (hurray!). Then, like a serpent waiting in the background, your resolve is challenged with one temptation after another including junk food. First, your grandmother’s cookies taunt you from the
Duodenal Switch Post-Op: One-Year Before we get into this Duodenal Switch Post-Op article, let's take this opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of physical distancing, wearing a face mask if personal spaces are limited or when required, and frequent hand washing. Isolation should be considered if there has been
Stay Healthy During Times of Crisis On March 16th, President Trump issued his guidelines entitled “15 Days to Slow the Spread.” Soon afterward, 90% of our country was told to not go to work or school or even leave their house at all, unless absolutely necessary. As we wage a
For many of us striving to lose or maintain weight, hunger isn’t the biggest threat we face. More often than not, it’s cravings. You can beat food cravings! You don’t have to be hungry to crave certain foods. Unfortunately, undressed carrot sticks or cauliflower don’t inspire that “gotta have it”
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