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"
Dehydration after weight loss surgery Will getting behind on water slow down your weight loss results? Everyone knows to lose weight…you have to drink water. Trouble is, most bariatric patients struggle to getting 64 to 96 ounces. Most programs will tell you about dehydration after weight-loss surgery, but sometimes it isn’t clear whether you really … Continue reading "Dehydration after Weight Loss Surgery"
If you are preparing to have a weight loss surgery or you are a postop Bypass, Sleeve or Band patient, you’ve probably heard all the commotion about Greek Yogurt. This food has a ton of great uses, but when is it helping your weight loss and when is it getting in the way? Greek Yogurt … Continue reading "How Best to Fit Greek Yogurt in Your WLS Diet *Video*"
If you’ve had Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass Surgery but are frustrated with stalls in your weight loss, this video is for you! Few things are as upsetting as when your weight loss stops, especially when things had been going so well. Take a moment and watch. I hope you feel encouraged afterwards and also … Continue reading "Weight Stalls After Bariatric Surgery *Video*"
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"
