I’m officially six years post-op on February 19, 2016. As I reflect back, things are way different than they were just a short two years ago. But for the most part, my choices keep me accountable and are helping me keep my weight off. I didn’t have any magical surgery
The perfect clean-eating appetizer. Slightly melting the Gorgonzola cheese keeps the pears & pecans on the sweet potato, and gives it an amazing delicious flavor. Vegetables are awesome to use as "vehicles" instead of processed carbs. Use this recipe as an appetizer or side dish. Sweet Potato Flats Recipe Prep
As a bariatric surgeon with 20 years of performing weight loss surgery procedures and 10 years performing the Duodenal Switch almost exclusively, I have come to know the pro’s and con’s of the various operations for weight loss. While the type of surgery performed and the way it is performed has changed
There is a strong connection between WLS, food, nutrition and bioavailability. Having weight loss surgery greatly impacts the types of food post-op patients should eat, the nutrition needed for good health along with the bioavailability from those foods. Bariatric surgery is the most effective solution for long-term weight loss in
I successfully continue to keep off over 155 pounds and strive to make good choices each day. On my journey, I always sought out support and was able to meet informative people. Most were like me, navigating the waters of this great new life style. Upon becoming a WLS post-op
Get Ready For A New You! Are you ready to begin working on a new you? There are six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. By the time the Thanksgiving dishes are put away, I feel I’m on the Polar Express, traveling through the season at lightning speed. I’ve made
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 78.6 million adult Americans are affected by obesity. A person with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or greater is considered obese. Obesity increases one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain types of cancer (1). Weight
Do you have favorite appetizer dip recipes? I do! My Mediterranean Layered Spread Recipe always tops my list of most popular of Mediterranean appetizer recipes. This simple Mediterranean humus dip recipe rounds out the menu no matter what else you are serving.Best of all, you’re eating healthy and it’s a vegetarian dip. Sometimes, it is challenging to
Getting through the Holidays without gaining weight can seem daunting. Navigating the Holiday celebrations, office parties, get-togethers with friends, and your favorite childhood dishes on the table can be overwhelming. You aren't at the whim of well-meaning food pushers that want you to eat more. Just like the rest of
After serving this Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna recipe to my grandson, I asked him to rate it on a 1-5 scale.....he rated it a 10! When I asked him if he was just being nice, he gave me a puzzled look and asked "Do I EVER do that?" I laughed and told
