If you are considering bariatric surgery or are going to have it, education and doing your homework about the surgery are paramount. Yes, you'll lose weight but bariatric surgery is so much more than losing weight. When you're fully informed about bariatric surgery, you enhance your success if you are
Why I Decided to Have WLS As far as I can remember, I was always a skinny little kid, but after a few surgeries and life itself, my weight started creeping up. After I retired from the Navy in 2012, my weight dramatically changed as I gained over 100 pounds
There is not one perfect surgery, and procedure selection is dependent upon the patient’s anatomy, health issues, and previous surgery. The following includes a summary of each procedure. The Gastric Band (Lap-Band) Procedure As band placement has declined, the number of patients seeking revision surgery has grown dramatically. Studies show
This top-rated Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe is too good to be true with the layers of southwestern seasoned chicken, black beans, enchilada sauce, and tortillas, topped with melted cheese to create a scrumptious make-ahead dish. Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe Recipe by: Holly CleggMakes 8 Servings Ingredients 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken breast rotisserie
Since 2011, I have been working as a bariatric surgeon. Over this time, I have found that my patients are not seeking solutions exclusive to their weight. I am equally invested in addressing their overall health. Moreover, it is not uncommon to see patients who have already undergone a bariatric
For Part 3, let's jump in and start working on the 3rd and final "C" of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model (CBT) “CHANGE the thought to a more accurate or helpful one as needed.” (Part 1 and Part 2) Wouldn't it be nice if the surgery you had your stomach automatically
One of the best ways to lose weight and have healthy nutrition is to focus on low-carb, high-protein dishes. Low-carb and high-protein recipes will fill you up and give your body the energy it needs. These recipes are high in protein and low in carbohydrates, the carbs aren't the starchy,
Are you in the cycle of deprivation and don't realize it? Take this time to think about your experiences and how, if or when you deprive yourself, do you crave more? Do you overeat more? Do you negotiate more? Do you win the negotiations? Do you gain weight long term through
Why I Decided to Have WLS My struggles with obesity began within the last 10 years. I noticed as I got older, and my metabolism got a little slower, so did my weight loss. I have always gone to the gym, thinking I was doing the right thing, but not
Successful obesity treatment must include the missing piece of headwork. Developing and maintaining a healthy mindset is just as important as healthy nutrition and exercise. However, as discussed in my first article of this series, too many bariatric surgery patients are missing this integral part of their treatment plan. Living
