Are you ready to say no to head hunger after WLS? There are times when you could be bored, angry, scared, lonely, or experience a whole range of other emotions. The old habit to avoid feeling your uncomfortable feelings may have been to eat. There are many people who have
Now that you have lost your excess weight, you are finally ready to get rid of all that hanging, excess skin and fat. Before you move forward, there are some important things that you need to know. From my experience as a plastic surgeon for patients that have body contouring
I had the Duodenal Switch in 2012. I am a busy working wife and the mom of two little boys, ages 3 and 1 year old. I love to spend time with them, and living a healthy lifestyle is a priority of mine. I'm happy to be able to share
What is a calorie? Every week I teach a Fundamentals of Nutrition Class at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and I start with that question. What does the word calorie mean? As that question lingers in the air, confusion begins to enter the room and patients hesitantly respond
Italian Dressing Pot Roast Recipe is is my husband's favorite. I don’t remember when I first made this or where I got the inspiration – maybe it was his Gramma, way back in the day – I can’t recall, but I've been doing this dish like this for years. It’s
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Is It Possible To Stay On Track When Stressed When Life Throws You A Curveball (or When Life Gives You Lemons)? You know the saying, "Life Happens." True, it does. There are ups and downs, and it goes on. However, that doesn't get to be the excuse why you enter
Why I Decided To Have WLS I've have been overweight all of my life but I never let it get in my way. I was always very athletic, and I never let it hinder me. In 1990, I gave birth to my greatest gift, my son. Even though I was
If you follow me on Instagram, you will see there's no shortage of "salady" type meals. Egg salad, chicken salad, and tuna salads make up a large group of my go-to's. These proteins can be diced, shredded, and chopped as fine as you need for easier chewing and digesting. For
Life changes after weight loss surgery. While you are losing weight, often times people find themselves in this process and it's not always who they were prior to surgery. The interpersonal changes that occur can impact your marriage & relationships after weight loss surgery, especially if there isn't open communication
