Members Stories: A Few Days with LaChez – Scroll down to read more about LaChez & see her transformation! Breakfast I am a creature of habit. So, most days this week, you will see an egg and turkey bacon in my food journal for Breakfast. This is my favorite and is a quick and easy go … Continue reading “Members Stories: A Few Days with LaChez”
Caprese “Pasta” Bowl – WLS Recipe I’ve always loved the flavors of Caprese Salad. Fresh basil, fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. This recipe adds chicken and zucchini noodles for a full entree meal! Pre and Post-Ops alike will enjoy this recipe. Be sure to focus on the high protein chicken pieces along with the … Continue reading “Caprese “Pasta” Bowl – WLS Recipe”
Great news, right?! If you’ve heard that you have to eat baby food after your Gastric Sleeve, Bypass, Band or Duodenal Switch surgery…I have great news for you. You may see a list of diet stages for after your surgery – Liquid, Pureed, Soft and Regular. Some programs will list baby food on their pureed diet. … Continue reading “You Don’t Need Baby Food After WLS”
Every bariatric program out there is totally different. In fact, it really amazes me all the different approaches and opinions! If you’ve spent any amount of time reading about weight-loss surgery online or on social media groups, I’m certain you’ve realized this quickly. “My dietitian told me THIS” but “MY doctor told me THIS!” If we … Continue reading “Do I Still Need Protein Shakes?”
Quinoa. Hard to pronounce, but often associated with the word “Healthy!!” A new Chicken and Quinoa Salad would instantly seem like a great idea. Weight-loss surgery or not…am I right? So why do I often surprise patients when I don’t recommend Quinoa? It’s true Quinoa has a bit of protein. But compared to carbohydrates, it … Continue reading “Why No Quinoa? Weight-loss Surgery Questions”
Many patients who start the process towards weight-loss surgery will require a pre-op diet. But programs differ so much, you can bet the diets will too! Several programs will require you to lose weight before you can get schedule for surgery. In my opinion, these are the best of the best programs. But why would … Continue reading “Preop Weight Loss Surgery Diets”
OH sweet relief. I have been SO thankful to have lived in the second trimester these recent months. After quite the run for my money in the first trimester, round two felt {almost} like a breeze. Sure it’s been a little more difficult to get comfortable for sleep and yes I run out of gas much faster … Continue reading “WLS and Pregnancy – 2nd Trimester”
Chinese Pork with Green Beans A few weeks ago I was visiting family in the Kansas City area. We stopped by our favorite grocery store for dinner (sounds odd but if you have a HyVee in your area…you’ll understand!) Before walking in the door I told myself I was going to be healthy and … Continue reading “Chinese Pork with Green Beans”
I’m always looking for a great new way to get flavor in meats and veggies, with the least amount of work possible. Who isn’t?? After weight-loss surgery, it’s hard to get motivated to make a meal when you can only eat so much, right?? So items like a pre-made sauce that’s low in carbs … Continue reading “Product Review: Rick Bayless New Mexico Skillet Sauce”
While every Bariatric program has patients progress their healing diet differently, chances are many weight-loss surgery patients will have a liquid diet at some point on their journey. In my clinic, and the clinics I’ve worked with in the past, patients must stick to a liquid diet for their first 2 weeks after Gastric Sleeve … Continue reading “The 1st Bite – When Your Liquid Diet is Finally OVER”
