Dehydration is one of the most common complications after bariatric surgery. Many factors contribute to this, such as reduced stomach capacity, swelling and inflammation, nausea, food intolerances, and medications. Since it is so prevalent post-op, it has become one of the main pillars of proper nutrition for recovery that most
As much as I love Thanksgiving day and all of the festivities, I have come to realize that the day after Thanksgiving isn’t so bad either. Of course, I love spending time with family and friends, so Thanksgiving day wins out. But I have to tell you, to me, the
Thanksgiving 2022 is upon us and there is so much to be thankful for and so many reasons to celebrate! Whether it be the birth of a new family member, the accomplishments you or a loved one have mastered in 2022, reaching your goals, the obstacles you have overcome, the
I know it seems hard to believe this right now, but it’s totally normal to lose 5-15% of your hair after bariatric surgery and the rapid weight loss that occurs as part of it. But there is good news: hair loss is very common and your hair should grow back.
I am all about taking classic holiday dishes and giving them a lighter, modern twist. Today’s task - the ultimate canned soup classic - Green Bean Casserole. However, we are ditching the canned mushroom soup, canned green beans, and canned crispy onions to make an incredibly tasty, fresh version of
Plastic surgery can be an excellent option to help individuals achieve their body goals. Naturally, with any incision, comes a scar. Some individuals shy away from plastic surgery because they don’t want a lasting mark of the procedure they had done. However, there are many different approaches to reducing the
10 Tips For A Healthy Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving 2022 is almost here! I can’t wait to spend time with my family and friends creating new memories and even a few new traditions. This will be our first Thanksgiving without Dad so it won't be quite the same. He won’t be here
OK, so that isn’t exactly a scientific number but sweet potatoes are definitely our number one holiday favorite ingredient. Holly combined them with the popular Thanksgiving cornbread dressing dish to make the best cornbread dressing recipe ever! Cornbread dressing and sweet potatoes grace every holiday table. We think healthy sweet potato recipes are the
Your Nutrition Game Plan to Help Recover from COVID: You have COVID and you’ve had weight loss surgery. What do you do now? How does COVID affect your bariatric diet? How do you manage sick days, especially if you are quite ill from COVID? Nutrition definitely has a part to
Plastic Surgery After Bariatric Surgery: Weight loss can be a significant challenge for many people. For those who are struggling with large amounts of excess weight, some choose bariatric surgery to help them achieve their goals. Also known as weight loss surgery, this is a procedure that is intended to
