November 2016

Let's face it, life is busy and we've been programmed to believe that we don't have time to cook or prepare meals, and the solution is to pick up a meal-in-a-box or go through the drive-thru to feed our families. Although, there are times…

Thanksgiving can be fun, full of laughter & memories, but stressful, and exhausting at the same time.  Follow these simple strategies to stay focused: Don't skip breakfast, make a plan so that you eat first thing in the morning .…

As a patient coordinator/ liaison and a nutritionist, I stay close with patients before, after, and many years out from surgery. Sadly, there's often a common misconception that patients who choose to have surgery are taking the "easy way…

After undergoing bariatric surgery, it is important that you take care of your body to ensure the best possible results. What is great about bariatric surgery is that it enables you to lose weight quickly and keep that weight off. Exercise…

Are you 5 or 6 weeks post op and suddenly have terrible Nausea and feel just completely terrible ?  What could be wrong? You could be in the throes of DEHYDRATION, which is the number one post op complication that WILL land you back in a…

Explore surgical weight loss treatment options at International Patient Facilitators. With specialty in gastric sleeve and bariatric surgery, our weight loss program can help you reduce unhealthy weight in the safest and most comfortable…