This article is the second one to my two-part article series. You can check out my first five questions in Questions to Ask Before Having Bariatric Surgery, Part 1. 5 Questions to Ask Before Having Bariatric Surgery, Part 2 “How Much Weight Should I Expect to Lose and What Are
If you love burgers, this recipe is for you! You don't have to serve up the same old boring burger patties with options like these Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Burger Patties! If you love the combination of hot peppers and creamy cheese, you need these decadent stuffed burgers in your life! Jalapeño
Why I Decided to Have WLS I was not an overweight child; however, I got pregnant at 16. My pre-pregnancy weight was 140 pounds, and when I went in to have my daughter, I weighed 210 pounds. I lost most of that weight and got back down to 160 pounds.
Dumping is a very common question bariatricians are asked when Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is recommended as a potential treatment option for morbid obesity. Before we address the issue of dumping after bariatric surgery, we should review the anatomy of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, to understand the reason dumping syndrome occurs.
Going through the process of having bariatric surgery can be overwhelming, exciting, and scary. Before you have surgery, make sure to ask the right questions, so you are fully informed. I've provided 10 questions in my two-part article series. This article gives you 5 questions to ask before having bariatric
We’re excited to announce the Saturday Breakout Sessions and Q&A Grad panel for the 2019 ObesityHelp National Conference! There's something for everyone, Saturday is packed with education, support, fun, friendships, and celebrations. Make sure to check out the OH2019 Agenda! Also, to stay in the know on conference updates and hang out
Headwork - The Missing Piece: As a bariatric behaviorist for the last 15 years, I have listened to my bariatric surgery patients say “I am learning I had surgery on my stomach but not my head.” As a bariatric surgery patient, I am sure you can relate to this statement
Are you planning on shedding those last 20 pounds? Deciding what diet to start? The unfortunate repercussions of dieting will continuously return you to disappointment, frustration, weight regain, and you will STILL BE HUNGRY! Regardless of how many diets you try, the cycle of diets just never work with long-term
My Protein Cabbage Wraps Recipe makes a fantastic, easy, lunch, and dinner recipe. The amount of beans can be adjusted to lower the carbs. The combination of the mango, lime, and green onion add a big burst of flavor. Protein Cabbage Wraps Recipe Recipe by: Annessa Chumbley, RDServes: 6, serving size: 1
Obesity and Self-Acceptance After Weight Loss Surgery: At one time or another, all of us who have struggled with obesity fall victim to the voice of self-doubt and insecurity. This voice takes the form of seemingly automatic and negative self-talk that can be persistent, loud, discouraging, and predictably destructive to
