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
The expression, “Failing to plan is planning to fail,” is particularly relevant to the bariatric population in the most normal of circumstances. But in times of crisis, having a plan in place is more crucial than ever especially when it comes to bariatric nutrition during times of crisis. Nutrition: Bariatric
Deviled eggs can be boring, but with these Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs Recipe, boring will be a thing of the past. Eggs are a good source of protein and have selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12, and minerals such as zinc, iron, and copper. When you make this recipe, you'll take
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
I wanted to take a few minutes to share an encouraging, hopeful perspective on our response to the world around us. Thank you, in advance, for taking the time to read this. I hope each and every one of you are doing as well as you can be. My goal
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
