Why I Decided To Have WLS My weight gain started at the onset of puberty. Sadly, I felt like it defined me. I wanted to hide the shame of my weight, and as a result, I would feel "less than" because I wasn't as thin as the other girls my
Regain After WLS: It's Not About Willpower, It's About StrategyIt’s the first day of your new job. You’re bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and excited to take on any challenge that comes your way. You set up your cubicle trinkets and notice a notepad on your desk with a message written on it.
My French Onion Turkey Meatloaf Recipe is full of flavor, packed with protein, only one carb, and WLS-friendly. This takes a little longer because you do have to caramelize the onions, but it’s so, so worth it. Just for the smell in your house alone! You need two medium onions (about
Fitness is such a broad term-- but in general, it refers to the state or condition of being fit and in good health, and especially good physical condition resulting from exercise and proper nutrition. Figuring out fitness and what works for you is important. When it comes to regular exercise, it
Why I Decided To Have WLS For over 25 years, I struggled with my weight. I had tried all the diets out there. I'd lose 10 or 15 pounds but then I'd gain back 15 or 20 pounds. It was such an ongoing yo-yo cycle. I had high blood pressure,
So many of us struggle with weight, acceptance, and self-love. Society can be brutal, and expectations are hard to live up to. Social media has thrown a huge wrench into the mix, and now everyone seems to be in a frenzy to try to keep up with photo-shopped images of
If you are considering bariatric surgery, at some point you will ask yourself which of the surgeries you should choose. Although there are a lot of different options, for most patients this choice most often boils down to either the Vertical Sleeve (VSG) or Gastric Bypass (RNY). The Lap-Band and
I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) surgery three years ago. Since that time, I have learned so many valuable things about living life after VSG and weight regain. 8 Things I've Learned After VSG and Weight Regain 4 Things I've Learned From My VSG These 4 things I learned
Why I Decided to Have WLS I was a normal weight throughout my childhood but by my early 20’s I was diagnosed with asthma. I was placed on very high dosages of steroids and my weight ballooned to my highest weight of 255 pounds. I continued to struggle with trying to
Weight loss medications can be a great tool for patients prior to and after weight loss surgery. Medications may be prescribed before surgery if patients are required to lose weight and have been struggling to do so on their own. Often times, taking medication for only a few months can
