We LOVE pasta dishes like lasagna and fettuccine Alfredo. The excessive calories and carbs? Not so much. Luckily, we've figured out how to enjoy the classic flavors without the classic calorie and carb counts of pasta-laden dishes. All the yumminess of lasagna, nestled inside a delicious vehicle without pasta! Lasagna-Stuffed Spaghetti
Why I Decided to Have WLS I struggled with obesity on and off most of my life. I recall as a teenager joining Weight Watchers and never sticking to it, finding it difficult. At 21, I even worked for Nutrisystem selling their program while being on it myself, constantly yo-yo
If you decide that bariatric surgery is right for you, the time from consult to surgery is more like a roller-coaster than a smooth Ferris wheel. You may vacillate between second-guessing and walking on a cloud of happiness, lose some sleep and discuss it endlessly with your trusted support team.
This Low-Carb Chicken Salsa Pizzas Recipe is easy, delicious, and has just 5 ingredients. Cook those for a quick 15 minutes, and then, top with one amazing salsa….Avocado Verde from Garden Fresh Gourmet. The stuff is life-changing. And remember, salsas are some of the healthiest condiments, because they are simply chopped vegetables
“Obesity is not a disease of overeating and lack of exercise.” I have used this line for years. Telling a patient that they should just eat right and exercise, and everything will be fine is no different than telling the same patient to stretch to get taller. After all, obesity
This post is sponsored by PREMIER PROTEIN®. Instead of a super sweet calorie-laden traditional fudge, make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Fudge with PREMIER PROTEIN®. It is a delicious alternative for your post-bariatric surgery lifestyle. We skip the condensed milk, most of the added sugars, and marshmallow creme. You won’t even need a
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent in North America. 1 in 5 people will complain of GERD/heartburn symptoms this number increases in the people who are obese. People describe a burning sensation deep to the sternum, acidic sensation in the mouth, foul-smelling breath, teeth decay/destruction, voice hoarseness, coughing/vomiting blood, weight
To learn more about navigating the insurance coverage maze, review my "Will Insurance Cover My Plastic Surgery After Massive Weight Loss?" article. Is it impossible to have insurance to pay for plastic surgery after WLS? For many patients, it can seem as though it is. It helps patients to know and
After a long struggle with weight control many people who successfully lose large amounts of weight whether by bariatric surgery, diet and exercise or a combination of both typically correct their medical problems. The long-term problem lies in the fact that where there once was a lot of subcutaneous tissues
There is no doubt that Ricotta Muffins are one of the most popular meals after bariatric surgery. You see it all over Pinterest and WLS forums because it tastes good and can be enjoyed at any stage after surgery. One of the first creators of the Ricotta Bake was from
