chocolate covered strawberry shake

Love Chocolate? Try a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake!

February 12, 2016 · 0 comments

When you’re busy, sometimes you skip eating breakfast which can leave you in a mid-morning energy slump. When you drink this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake, you'll be energized and healthy in a delicious way. So easy to make with that old fashioned delicious taste you remember as a kid!

Married Post Ops

WLS Has Made Our Marriage Better Than Ever!

February 11, 2016 · 0 comments

As a married couple, both my husband, Mike, and I had struggled with our weight for as long as I can remember. We tried just about everything you can think of from Slim-Fast to Atkins. We could get some pounds off, but when the “diet” was over, the pounds would

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WLS Friendly Veggie Hash – Two Ways!

February 9, 2016 · 0 comments

When I think of the word 'hash' one thing comes to mind - Hormel canned corned beef hash. My Daddy used to pop open a can, scoop it into a skillet, heat it up, and spoon it onto a piece of loaf bread, fold the bread in half (like a

Before & After Lap Band

Before and After Lap-Band with Meg

February 9, 2016 · 0 comments

Celebrating Meg's Journey Before and After Lap-Band! Being overweight during my childhood was the reason I went into teaching. I wanted to make sure that children grew up with a strong sense of self-confidence. I wanted to instill in them that even when they battled something, they would know that

nutrition labels

Do You Play Hide and Seek With Sugar In Food?

February 8, 2016 · 0 comments

There are food choices we make that obviously contain mostly sugar. With these choices, we are aware that we are eating sugar.  However, there are many food choices we make that have hidden sugar that we may not be aware of. I'm not talking about the natural sugar that is

Pulled Pork

Mexican Pulled Pork and Cauliflower Mash Recipes

February 5, 2016 · 0 comments

I have to admit to cooking the Mexican Pulled Pork in my slow cooker at least once a month and making many bariatric perfectly-portioned meals from it. I decided to add a cauliflower mash topping, as a pie - a healthy one. The duo is perfect for WLS'ers and anyone. It’s

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Could You Have Lipedema?

February 4, 2016 · 0 comments

Lipedema May Increase Obesity in Women Fat on the outside of the body is called Subcutaneous (beneath the skin) Adipose Tissue (SAT). Increased SAT around the hips, buttocks and thighs is gynoid obesity; excess abdominal SAT is common in men and is called android obesity.   Android obesity increases the

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#OH2016 Early Bird Registration is Open!

February 1, 2016 · 0 comments

We’ve been celebrating the bariatric community’s success and commitment to health since our first conference in 2004! The annual ObesityHelp National Conferences brings together patients that are navigating their weight loss surgery journey with the common goals of weight loss, improved health, and wellness. There is always a very special connection