Weight loss procedures help patients get a significant amount of weight off. Patients have improvements in mobility and co-morbid conditions such as sleep apnea, diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol and joint pain. All the benefits of weight loss are clearly evident to everyone. How do we wrap our head around
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The decision to have bariatric surgery is a life-changing decision. Most of my patients can recall the exact moment they made the decision. For some, it was finding out they had Type 2 diabetes, and for others, it was getting out breath on the playground with their kids. Whatever the
Celebrating Eric's Before & After VSG Journey! I grew up in a poor family by a single mom, and we went without food and many other things such as electricity, heat, and phone for long periods of time. When I grew up, I vowed I would not be hungry when
Don't be intimidated by the long ingredient list because everything goes into one skillet creating a delicious Chicken Lettuce Wrap, one of the best you will eat...and only 141 calories! Craving your favorite restaurant Chicken Lettuce Wraps? Now you can have them at home! This delectable dish is even easier than
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Dating after weight loss surgery can be a daunting endeavor. For many of us, it is the first time we've thought about dating since our surgery. The important thing is that you're thinking about it and wanting to add dating to your post-WLS lifestyle. Now that you've had surgery, lost
An “on-the-go” breakfast idea to fuel you up in the morning! This Frittata Roll-Up Recipe is packed with flavor, nutrients, and plenty of protein, and healthy fat. It’s only four ingredients, and the combination of Kale and Parmesan can be changed out for whatever you have on hand. Use bell
Celebrating Tonya's Before & After RNY Journey! My weight had been an issue as far back as I can recall. I crossed the line into morbid obesity when I became an adult. I’m 5’3” and my highest known weight was 236 pounds, so that was quite a bit for my
As discussed in the Anatomy and Physiology of the DS, the changes in the anatomy created by the Duodenal Switch operation create altered absorption of various vitamin and minerals which can lead to deficiencies if you are not eating properly and taking the proper supplements. This article will discuss these
