This success story is one that is so dear to my heart! Kay was a patient of mine from the beginning of her journey. As she shares her story and talks about her husband being at every appointment…I can attest to that! She worked so diligently to lose 34 pounds BEFORE her surgery date! Not … Continue reading "Kay’s RNY Story – 180 Pounds Lost and NO Diabetic Meds!"
I often get asked what protein powder I recommend for bariatric patients. There is a period of time when the Gastric Sleeve/Bypass patient diet will consist of LOTS of protein shakes. So what’s the best one that doesn’t cost one months pay?? Disclaimer: I didn’t get paid by Unjury to write this post. I DID seek … Continue reading "Unjury Protein Shakes – Review"
Apparently I love discussing really hard topics. (No actually, I don’t!) However, I do have this topic come up on a weekly basis in my office. Someone loves someone who is in a really unhealthy place. They’re worried for them. They’ve tried to talk to them and share with them the concern but they don’t … Continue reading "When Someone You Love Needs to Lose Weight"
Wondering when and if you can have a drink after Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve or other weight-loss surgeries? Hey, it’s a fair question. And it doesn’t make you an alcoholic for wondering ;) The first thing you should do is ask your surgeon his or her recommendation on how far out you should be … Continue reading "What About Alcohol After Weight Loss Surgery?"
I used to be a faithful viewer of “The Biggest Loser.” Just like everyone else, I was obsessed with watching the contestants melt away and watch the scale tick, tick, tick until it landed on a massive number like TWENTY TWO POUNDS IN A WEEK! WOW! I enjoyed this show far more when I was … Continue reading "Why Contestants Gain Weight Back After The Biggest Loser"
Recipe roundup of Turkey Burger recipes on Bariatric Food Coach.
You’ve heard about Biotin – it’s the vitamin that’s supposed to help with your hair! I often have patients tell me they’re taking biotin with hopes it will help slow down or prevent hair loss. This past week I had a patient tell me she heard it causes weight GAIN? What? With all the claims … Continue reading "Biotin – As Powerful As You Think?"
If you’ve had weight-loss surgery and find yourself needing a kickstart back into the swing of things…you may have consider doing a “cleansing” sort of diet. Some of these diets talk about getting out the toxins of your body. They also promote some really pretty looking juices in fancy bottles. But is it right for … Continue reading "Juice Cleanse and Weight-Loss Surgery"
I’ve always taken a little bit of pride in my ability to whip together a quick and healthy meal. I’ve been doing it for years! The more you cook – the faster you get…and eventually you even find shortcuts to getting things done even faster. I wrote a cookbook with my dinners that took less … Continue reading "My FASTEST Low Carb Meals"
We never want to think about emergency situations. Trust me. I really don’t like “going there.” As the surviver of a horrific car accident, I’m painfully aware that emergency situations can happen in the blink of an eye. To anyone. Anywhere. While we shouldn’t live in fear of what might happen, we should live prepared. It’s … Continue reading "Attn Bariatric Surgery Patients – In Case of Emergency…"
