My story of tackling weight regain, I imagine, might have elements similar to many of yours. Throughout most of my life, I would lose weight, gain it back plus more, and lose it again. I was a chunky kid. My nickname in grade school was Big Butt Bonnie. I remember
Why I Decided to Have WLS The first time I remember struggling with my weight was probably around nine years old. I remember as I sat in my third-grade classroom, my teacher started to ask for my classmates' weights for a math problem. As they called out their weights, all
Following massive weight loss, many people are left with excess skin or isolated pockets of stubborn fat that don’t seem to respond to diet and exercise. Body contouring procedures such as the arms, breast lifts, abdominoplasty, lower body, or male gynecomastia surgery can offer those last finishing touches to your weight
Despite bariatric surgery being an effective tool for weight loss, it’s challenging to know who will experience weight regain after surgery. Understandably, weight regain is a common fear for those who are considering or have undergone weight loss surgery. If you have regained, you can stop weight regain after bariatric surgery.
This post is sponsored by Premier Protein®. If you love Red Velvet cake, you’re not alone! Unfortunately, the decadent layers of chocolate cake and cream cheese frosting can take over an hour to make and is not a very bariatric friendly option. We have solved that problem with a quick
As with any health condition treatment, the effectiveness of a particular treatment should be evaluated continuously over the life of the patient. For example, a patient being treated for hypertension with a certain medication will almost certainly need to have their medication changed or adjusted over time. Aging, activity level,
You're going to low this shredded orange sesame chicken! This sweet and savory recipe is perfect for make-ahead meals. It is a versatile recipe because you can put it as a lettuce wrap, over cauliflower rice, or spoon it onto a salad. So many easy and delicious options! It is
Domestic and international travel for plastic surgery is becoming more and more common. Some countries are even encouraging their medical communities to become world centers for plastic surgery. If you are considering traveling for plastic surgery, there are several issues you should consider. Below is a list of things I
Yea, it is possible to love exercise after bariatric surgery! I specialize in exercise for a living and sometimes I dread doing it myself, but at the same time, I’ve come to love it! If exercise is something that doesn’t come naturally, how can you embrace it and come to
The lower body lift is one of the most extensive procedures in reconstructive plastic surgery after massive weight loss. During a circumferential lower body lift, an incision is made entirely around the lower body. During this surgery, excess skin and fat of the abdomen, hips, and buttocks are removed. Depending
