Learn to Identifying Healthy Relationships After WLS Learn to identifying healthy relationships after WLS is extremely important. Recently, I was sitting with one of my patients, Sara*, who was talking about a new, potential friend named Kate*. They had just had lunch together, and Sara wondered aloud if she had
Why I Decided to Have WLS On February 11, 2018, I was 41 years of age with a BMI of 43 and obviously overweight. I was no longer enjoying my life. I was not always morbidly obese. I was able to go hiking, bike riding around campgrounds and neighborhoods, enjoy
"How do I know if I have an enlarged pouch?" is a common question for patients who underwent a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Let’s quickly review the anatomy of a patient after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. The stomach is transected to create a small pouch, which is the size of a large
The inspiration for this easy low-carb jerk chicken bowl developed after going to one of my favorite local restaurants. It was super yummy and I thought. “I bet I could make this at home!” And better yet, I bet I could make it low-carb for all my Bariatric Meal Prep
Success after weight loss surgery is up to the patient to make the necessary lifestyle changes and to continue these changes for years after surgery. One of the changes to focus on is your food choices. Make Healthy and Appropriate Food Choices for Continued Success After weight loss surgery, 6
Why I Decided to Have WLS I’ve had my struggles with weight for years, yo-yo dieting, diet pills, a five-time Weight Watchers drop out, Jenny Craig, Nutrition System, even tried the HCG injections only to gain a bunch of weight. You name it, I tried it with no success what
You’ve tried multiple diets throughout your life. You’ve lost and gained those same 25 pounds repeatedly and have been on more diets than you can count. Tired of the never-ending diet roller coaster, you finally sought out bariatric surgery and found a new, healthier you in the years following your
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a mental health disorder. People with this disorder feel entitled, have no empathy, think their intelligence makes them special. They also are smart and engaging. They are not irredeemable. They are wounded from the toxic shame they thought was normal. Narcissism - The New Buzzword Narcissistic
I teach yoga in LA, and by far the most popular poses are balancing in an inversion - headstands and handstands. It’s as if there is a club, and it’s the best club to be in, and you can only get in if you can balance on your head or
