Once again, I sat in a recent weight-loss surgery support group and found my mind rolling with new thoughts and ideas I’d never come to. Quick plug: If you’re blessed enough to have a support group in your area, you should go! Sometimes you need to take it with a grain of salt and know … Continue reading "Food Pushers, Enablers and Good Supporters"
Bariatric Products to Know About Good news: the bariatric product list is endless! Welcome to the exciting journey of bariatric surgery! (Unless you’ve been on the journey for a while, but greetings just the same.) I’ve compiled several images of bariatric products to know about. Some may be familiar and some may be an exciting … Continue reading "Bariatric Products to Know About"
I’m so excited to find this feature on MyFitnessPal that I’ve never taken the time to explore! Watch this video and I’ll show you how simple it is to put a recipe from this website (or any other recipe website) into your food journal. This is also going to make it easier for me to … Continue reading "Video – Putting Recipes Quickly into MyFitnessPal"
Click here to read more about the first trimester and WLS surgery Click here to read more about the second trimester and WLS Over the past several years as a Bariatric Dietitian, I’ve coached several postop women through a healthy pregnancy. I have my “go to list” of things I recommend for them and suggestions … Continue reading "Weight-Loss Surgery and Pregnancy 101"
I was really excited when a follower made a specific request for this video. I’m always ready for request on video topics because it means I’m answer the questions patients actually have! This question comes from a WLS patient who has loved ones that don’t understand her new eating plan. How do you tell family … Continue reading "WLS Questions: How to Tell Family Why You Can’t Graze"
Last month I went to a weight-loss surgery support group that was led by a well known, and well loved Bariatric Psychologist. He chose to focus on the topic of body image. At first I was pretty uncomfortable. I shifted in my seat a little. I was thankful that my role was to sit quietly … Continue reading "Looking in the Mirror – Loving Ourselves Through the Changes"
I’ve heard a lot of great feedback….and questions…on the latest feature to Food Coach Me! Premier Access Membership! Here is more info and some FAQ on what it’s all about and why you should join in. So many bariatric programs out there, as well intentioned as they are, fall short of providing patients with the everyday … Continue reading "Food Coach Me Premier Access Membership"
Low Energy After Weight Loss Surgery Getting the pep back in your step after Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass Have you had weight loss surgery and find yourself just dragging through your day? Before having Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass surgery you probably dreamed of all the energy you were going to have. Why? Because that’s what … Continue reading "Why So Tired?? Energy After Weight Loss Surgery"
Getting on a good vitamin supplement routine is KEY to your health and well being for years beyond your surgery. Vitamin deficiencies are nasty and nothing you want to deal with. You can read more about Vitamin D here and Iron here. The great news for postop bariatric surgery patients…there are SO many more options than … Continue reading "Keeping Bariatric Vitamins Simple"
I’ve recently joined in to the “wearable devices” craze. FitBit® JawBone® MisFit® Microsoft® Garmin® These little guys are everywhere! When the Bariatric Clinic I work for decided to start offering these devices in our nutrition store, I was elected to do some research and make a plan on what we would carry. Here’s what I … Continue reading "FitBit Charge HR Review – Maximizing Weight-Loss after Surgery"
