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What to Expect in the Recovery Room

You’re likely curious about what to expect right after the procedure if you’re considering bariatric surgery.  I know I was!  Having never had surgery before, I was more than a little nervous.  Read on to learn more about what to […]

Do I Need a Weight Loss Surgery Support Group?

Weight loss surgery is a HUGE life change that impacts many more facets of your life than you may expect.  While preparing to undergo weight loss surgery, you may ask yourself, “Do I need a support group?”  Whether or not […]

How Can a Loved One Support Me During Weight Loss Surgery?

Weight loss surgery impacts not only the life of the patient but the patient’s loved ones.  Our loved ones need to have an active role in our life changes.  Read on to learn how our loved ones can support us […]

How Will My Body Change After Weight Loss Surgery?

Following bariatric surgery, your body will change a lot!  Some of those changes are expected (like weight loss), but others are not discussed as often and may surprise you.  Read on to learn about some of the ways your body […]

Dealing With Emotional Eating

So, you’ve had weight loss surgery.  It was going well initially, but that familiar and frequent hunger has crept back in.  Even though you KNOW your stomach is tiny, you find yourself snacking too often or making unhealthy food choices, […]

Building Muscle After Weight Loss Surgery

You’ve hit your weight loss goal.  Now what?  Life changes post-WLS don’t end with the scale hitting your target weight.  It may be time to start shifting your diet and exercise goals from fat loss to muscle building.  Why?  I’m […]

Tips for the Soft Food Diet

Congrats!  You’ve made it to the soft food stage!  That means not only have you successfully navigated the restrictive and challenging liquid and pureed phases, but you’re a significant step closer to eating “normal” meals again!  I put “normal” in […]

Tips for the Liquid Diet Stage

The first and possibly most intimidating dietary stage after bariatric surgery is the liquid stage.  If you haven’t gone through it yet, you’re probably thinking, “There’s no way I could only drink a few liquids in a whole day!”  Those […]

Changing Relationships After Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery can have a more significant impact on your life than you think! Sure, the everyday things change – the scale, your clothes, your health. But can weight loss surgery have an impact on your relationships? ABSOLUTELY! This is an important […]

Healthy Desserts to Try After Weight Loss Surgery

You may think that embarking on a weight loss journey means you have to give up all your favorite sweets. I remember wondering if I would be able to do it. Would I have the willpower? How would I handle cravings? Would […]

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