What is Depression? Before we discuss the effects of depression after bariatric surgery, it is important to understand what depression really is. Many people confuse sadness for depression, but they are actually very different things. Everyone gets sad from time to time, and this is a perfectly normal part of
The father of analytical psychology, Carl Jung, is credited with saying, ”I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” This well-known statement is indicative of reality, hope, and empowerment. A modern translation of it would be, “It’s not what happens to you, it’s how
Few things affect us as profoundly as our relationships. Relationships can be a source of great joy and happiness, think of a best friend, a comforting family member, or a beloved co-worker. Unfortunately, however, some relationships leave us feeling sad, anxious, angry, frustrated, and lonely; and unfortunately, such emotions go
As a bariatric behaviorist for the last 15 years, I have listened to my bariatric surgery patients say “I am learning I had surgery on my stomach but not my head.” As a bariatric surgery patient, I am sure you can relate to this statement as well. Obesity is a
At one time or another, all of us who have struggled with obesity fall victim to the voice of self-doubt and insecurity. This voice takes the form of seemingly automatic and negative self-talk that can be persistent, loud, discouraging, and predictably destructive to our efforts. In order to develop the
A very common question asked by metabolic surgery patients is how to lose weight regain after weight loss surgery. Before we tackle this complex issue, let’s visit a few principles about weight loss, weight gain, and general weight management. Weight management is a complicated and complex issue; it’s influenced by
Bariatric surgery is an amazing starting point to help us get on a new path to health and moving toward a new beginning. But what happens when we struggle to move out of old ways of thinking? We often end up in a cycle that can go something such as Restrict,
Night-time eating often has very little to do with physical hunger. Rather, the impulse to eat late at night more likely stems from either one of two things: an unhealthy way of dealing with strong emotions or an overly restricted daytime food intake. Emotional Eating: Night-Time Eating & Snacking Experts in
As a registered dietitian, I work with many people that have food cravings but don't know what a craving really means after WLS. In my years of experience, it is important for me to support you to understand your relationship with food. I find that most people struggle with consuming
Recently, I was sitting with one of my patients, Sara*, who was talking about a new, potential friend named Kate*. They had just had lunch together, and Sara wondered aloud if she had made a good impression on Kate. She questioned whether she had “talked too much,” and whether Kate
