Betcha Can't Eat Just One
I am horrified by some of the stories that new post ops tell of eating foods that years ago nobody would have dreamed of putting in their mouth. What is the difference? FEAR!
What was it like in the olden days…
Back to Basics
ways to get off a post surgery plateau.
Here are the basics again. Let's chat.
When the scale isn't moving, try these strategies to get you back on track. While it may be frustrating, it is not uncommon to reach a plateau at any stage of…
Not what you want to hear post op
There is no delicate way to say this. We coax you to knock off the pasta, rice, tortillas or bread and often people get mad or try and justify it. For years we've watched people blow through this surgery and they all have the same story.…
Recovery After Bariatric Surgery
Recovery from Bariatric Surgery is an extremely sensitive process that can be accompanied by a multitude of side effects if doctor's orders are not precisely followed.
Feel your best and prevent complications by conforming to a proper diet…
Trust the Pouch
Your built in portion control device
Trust your pouch. Let's chat.
When you first have bariatric surgery and first return home from the hospital, you are tentative and afraid of what comes next - how will it feel when we take those first…
Getting Prepared
Your Bariatric Journey: Pre-Bariatric Surgery Diet
Some important thoughts.
It's not uncommon to want to enjoy some of your favorite foods and restaurants before undergoing bariatric surgery. However, it is very important to develop a new…
Bariatric Journals
Reasons to keep a food and fitness journal
Understand your habits.
Writing down the foods you eat during the day is a proven method to promote bariatric success. It is a simple task that can help you understand your habits and target…
Pouch Rules for Patients
Pouch Rules. Let's chat. The pouch rules are often overlooked once a patient is further out from his/her bariatric surgery. Yet the rules are one of the most important tools to use for maintaining long-term success after surgery. If you…
Taking Post Bariatric Guidelines on a Vacation
Allow us to share some information with you.
When you're on vacation, it may be very easy to abandon the lifestyle changes you have been developing. The downside is, when you return home you often have feelings of guilt and remorse about…
Eat your Greens – Bariatric Surgery
Eating Greens - Post Bariatric Surgery
Greens and more Greens
Learning to eat again after bariatric surgery can often be difficult, and knowing what foods to reintroduce to your meal plan can be challenging. Let's take a closer look at…