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Okay Sherree, tell us about your weight struggle prior to surgery. Diabetes and heart disease runs in my family. Both of those can be controlled with food choices. I weighed 170 after having my third child. I ate right and exercised when I could. I have an active job. I thought I was doing the … Continue reading "WLS Success Stories – 150 lbs GONE…Sherree is Killing It!!!"

  I find it so timely that as I was finishing this blog post, Obesity Help recently posted an article on this very subject. If you haven’t read it already, here is the link to a post on “Should WLS Post-Ops Drink Alcohol After Surgery.”  Here’s a very telling excerpt from that article – In … Continue reading "The Serious Side of Alcohol After WLS"

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?"