What is the weight loss surgery honeymoon? How long does it last and can you have it back? After a weight loss surgery, the benefits of the metabolic changes and the physical changes of the body result in amazing weight loss. We often refer to this as the honeymoon period after weight loss surgery. … Continue reading "The WLS Honeymoon Period"
More and more patients are choosing the Gastric Sleeve surgery Gastric Band or even Gastric Bypass. Watch this video to hear my thoughts on what patients share with me on how they made their decision. Click here to Subscribe to the Food Coach Me ! Video Transcript: Why More Patients Are Choosing Gastric … Continue reading "Why More Patients Are Choosing Gastric Sleeve – Video"
After weight loss surgery, you start paying closer attention to the foods you’re buying at the grocery store. But food marketing companies know how to put their products in front of you and try to fool you on making a choice based on the color of the package or the words on the front of … Continue reading "Food Marketing Traps to Look Out For – Video"
Product Brand Name: Simply Balanced, Salted Edamame (freeze dried) Purchased at: Target Cost: $3.44 for 3.25 oz bag Nutrition Info: 1/2 cup serving 120 calories 12 grams protein 8 grams total carbohydrates 5 grams total fat Steph’s Thoughts: I love walking the aisles of grocery stores just to see what new products are out … Continue reading "Bariatric Product Review – Salted & Dried Edamame"
Many patients interested in weight loss surgery are terrified of vomiting after the surgery. They’ve always HATED throwing up and the idea of this being an issue makes them cringe. Watch this video for some good news – vomiting doesn’t have to happen after surgery if you follow these eating tips! Click here to … Continue reading "I’m Having Weight Loss Surgery…But I’m Terrified of Vomiting"
I’ve been a fan of PowerCrunch Protein bars for several years now. I was introduced to them in my first job out of graduate school and loved the flavor and texture. They remind me of wafer cookies (you know, the chocolate, vanilla and strawberry wafer cookies?) They have several flavors and always growing. While it … Continue reading "PowerCrunch Vanilla Whey Protein – Product Review"
Deviled Egg Veggie Dip Bariatric Friendly Appetizer for a party! With Easter quickly upon us (along with the season of Wedding Showers, Baby Showers and Graduation parties) this recipe is wonderful for a postop weight loss surgery patient – deviled egg veggie dip. One thing I loved most was how much this … Continue reading "Deviled Egg Veggie Dip – Bariatric Friendly Appetizer"
How do you chop an onion? I’m certain there are a variety of ways to chop an onion…but this is my approach. After a knife skills class in college and years of working with and around food, it’s the approach I feel is safest and easiest. Have a good cutting board and a good knife. … Continue reading "How to Chop an Onion – Video"
11 Signs You’ve Had Weight-Loss Surgery I know I’m not Buzzfeed…but I thought this could be fun. You know those “10 Signs You Were Raised in the 1980s” and other fun articles? Hmmm…it makes me wonder. What would the signs be that you’ve had Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve Surgery? These are based on … Continue reading "11 Signs You’ve Had Weight-Loss Surgery"
Swanson Flavor Infused Broths So sad…this product is no longer available! Not to worry, I have other suggestions Here are a a couple easy ways to add flavor to your broth during your liquid diet after bariatric surgery! Plus a pureed recipe for when you’re ready :) For more information on the … Continue reading "Swanson Flavor Infused Broths – Approved for the Bariatric Liquid Diet"
