Obesity is a chronic and complex disease. Just as other health conditions, it is important that every bariatric surery patient has and utilizes a strong support system as part of their obesity treatment. However, many patients come to my office believing “ I should be able to do this by
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a widely accepted procedure for patients with the disease of obesity and intractable gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Many experts believe that the sleeve gastrectomy does not reliably relieve or improve GERD symptoms and may induce GERD in some previously asymptomatic patients. Medical therapy is the first-line
If you don't have a whoopie-pie pan, you'll want to pick up one to make these high-protein Egg-Bun Breakfast Sandwiches. They are made with low-calorie egg patties without any buns. That's right, no buns. They are so delicious, convenient, and easy to make that you won't miss the buns. Make
Why I Decided to Have WLS Since I can remember, I've been heavyset. In the 5th grade, I wore a size 12/13. In 7th grade, I weighed 167 lbs. and was 5'5" tall. No matter how active I was as a child, I was always bigger. In my freshman year
For many of us striving to lose or maintain weight, hunger isn’t the biggest threat we face. More often than not, it’s cravings. You can beat food cravings! You don’t have to be hungry to crave certain foods. Unfortunately, undressed carrot sticks or cauliflower don’t inspire that “gotta have it”
If you love Italian cuisine, especially lasagna, you're going to love this Veggie Noodle-Free Lasagna recipe. This lasagna features a delicious array of vegetables including Zucchini, Portabella Mushroom, and Eggplant! This recipe is also meat-free, the ground beef is substituted out with soy crumbles. Veggie Noodle-Free Lasagna Recipe Recipe by: Lisa
Kick Simple Carbs to Handle Cravings Carbohydrates come in many forms, for instance, bread, cookies, strawberries, and black beans are all examples of carbohydrates. However, not all carbs are created equal. Carbohydrates are a form of energy and a term that includes sugars, fibers, and starches. They’re called “simple” or
This post is sponsored by Premier Protein®. The luck of the Irish is on your side with this quick and delicious Irish Cream Frozen Latte recipe featuring the new PREMIER PROTEIN® Café Latte Protein Shake! Traditionally, Irish coffee is made with an Irish whiskey, but we're skipping that tradition and blending
Congratulations! You have lost 100+ pounds… now what? You feel more energetic. Your joints feel better. Your diabetes and hypertension are gone. Many of your co-morbid conditions have either resolved or improved since your weight loss surgery. Unfortunately, the excess skin around your abdomen, breasts, neck, arms, and thighs is
