Before & After VSG with Karen Mack: Why I decided to have WLS When I decided to have surgery, I was 41 years old, and wow, did I feel old. I was tired all the time, I had no energy even to spend time with my husband or teenage kids,
Your relationship with food is one of the most important relationships of all. If you’re not prioritizing this relationship, it may impact your physical and psychological well-being which can, in turn, affect almost every other part of your life. Fixing a broken relationship with food can feel overwhelming. It can
Many of us have likely heard that we have to burn more calories than we consume in order to lose weight. And while there is some truth to that, chronically under-eating is not always the best approach for long-term weight management or health. Below we outline four reasons why that
Before & After RNY with Jackie S. Before & After RNY with Jackie S. - Why I Decided to Have WLS It’s July 2015 and I’m sitting in my orthopedic doctor's office fingers crossed hoping I can get a date for the first of my two knee replacements, after a
Long-Term Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery For severe obesity, bariatric surgery has been found to be the most effective form of treatment. This is largely due to the fact that the outcomes from bariatric surgery results in significant and sustained weight loss, as well as the reduction of obesity-related co-morbidities. Let's
Undergoing a weight loss surgery procedure can be both exciting and stressful at the same time, especially for patients who are not sure what symptoms to expect right after surgery or what to look for when identifying potential problems. It is important to know when to call your surgeon whether
The effects of emotional abuse can affect your success after Bariatric or Weight Loss Surgery (WLS). In this article, we will discuss the definition of emotional abuse, the prevalence of emotional abuse, the association between Obesity and emotional abuse, the consequences of emotional abuse, how emotional abuse can affect your
Set Yourself Up for Healthy Coping & Success: the Emotional Side of WLS! The decision to have WLS is often exciting and intimidating at the same time. There are so many unknowns. Set yourself up for success by understanding the many facets of yourself for the emotional side of WLS
Duodenal Switch Post-Op: One-Year Before we get into this Duodenal Switch Post-Op article, let's take this opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of physical distancing, wearing a face mask if personal spaces are limited or when required, and frequent hand washing. Isolation should be considered if there has been
Why I Decided to Have WLS I have been overweight all of my life. I tried to diet, and nothing ever seemed to stick. I tried working with my primary care physician. Even as I worked with my doctor, I wasn't successful because it was never the right time for
