Why I Decided to Have WLS Let me start with an oh-so-common story. I was about 7 years old when I started getting heavy. Everything that was fun and with family was about food; theme parks, holiday, picnics, beach days, and parties. The first time, first of many, I joined
Obesity is a chronic disease that affects more than 35% percent of U.S. adults. This disease affects not only one’s physical well-being but also their mental well-being. The impact of obesity can affect an entire family not just the individual suffering from obesity. Physical limitations may exist that do not
I receive emails all the time from sweet people who are trying to eat well, but tired of the same “grilled chicken and broccoli” dinner, and begging me for more flavorful ideas (which, I absolutely love hearing from you; it is an honor to share in the food struggle, the
Congratulations! After months of anticipation, it is finally time to have your weight loss surgery. This is an exciting time, but it can also be scary. Your body may begin to experience many changes. Here is a brief look at what to expect after you come home from having bariatric
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There are many reasons why I love and devote my career to being a bariatric nurse. Bariatric nursing offers an ideal setting to partner with patients to help them achieve their desired health goals. It also is very gratifying working with a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated professionals who facilitate positive
This 3-Ingredient Avocado Deviled Eggs Recipe is the fastest, easiest, low-carb, healthy lunch ever! When life gets busy, please don’t forget your protein. I think that can be tough, because there aren’t usually many on-hand sources of protein…unless you prep it, which is the whole point of this post! Lol.
My best Ahi Tuna Tacos recipe with Wasabi Cream and Mango Salsa brings just the right amount of creamy heat in the wasabi sauce combined with the savory southwestern seasonings making a favorite of all my seared tuna recipes. What makes this the best of tuna tacos recipes? Topped with
Why I Decided to Have WLS I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. As a young girl, I developed much faster than most of my elementary class and this made me look larger than most of the girls in my class. I dealt with kids teasing
This post is sponsored by FitForMe. We're getting closer and closer to the ObesityHelp National Conference, to express our excitement, we've partnered with Silver Sponsor, FitForMe, for a bariatric vitamin giveaway package, a total approximate value of $170.75! This giveaway is open to legal residents of the United States and must be
