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Losing Weight and Gaining Life Through Bariatric Surgery

The Bariatric Pre-Visit Paperwork Makes You See Your Destiny

The bariatric pre-visit paperwork can be intimidating. It may be the first time you have an honest look at your exercise and eating habits. It starts with basic information but progresses into more personal information about your lifestyle, eating habits and past diet history. You also have the chance to create goals. Honesty is key when filling out these forms. It helps your team make decisions for your weight loss surgery to ensure your success. Honestly answering the questions on your bariatric pre-visit paperwork will help your doctor better support you through the weight loss surgery process. Purpose of the Bariatric Pre-Visit Paperwork Filling out the bariatric pre-visit ... read more

The Truth About Hair Loss After Bariatric Surgery

As you start the bariatric surgery journey, you'll hear a lot of talk about hair loss after bariatric surgery. It happens to a lot of patients due to lower amounts of nutrient consumption and the stress on the body after surgery. However, by taking some extra vitamins, meeting your daily protein goals, and being kind to your hair, you can minimize the amount of hair you may lose. To understand the hair loss after bariatric surgery, you'll need to understand how hair grows and what causes the hair loss. I also suffered from some hair loss after my surgery. Hair loss after bariatric surgery is common and can be helped with extra vitamins and meeting your protein goals. The Hair Growth ... read more

You Can Become the Person You Want to Be

You all have a different story. Some of you have been overweight your whole lives, tried every diet in the book and are frustrated with your lives. Others have a medical condition that causes you to gain weight and makes it nearly impossible to lose weight. Some of you desire to have families, but excess weight makes fertility a challenge. Yet all of you have the power to change your lives and become the person you want to be. It's never too late to go after your goals. Losing weight is just the beginning. Stop Weighting, Start Doing is more than just information about bariatric surgery, it's about how to become the person you want to be. Our History Doesn't Define Us Stop Weighting, ... read more

The Best Ever Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe

An often challenging task with bariatric surgery is figuring out how to make your favorite foods more bariatric-friendly. After all, we don't want to give up our favorite foods completely. Since I love a good challenge, I'm always trying to invent new recipes that are low in fat, sugar and carbohydrates, but high in protein and super delicious. These chicken parmesan meatballs fit the bill. It's a fun twist on a traditional meatball and can be served in a variety of ways. They are delicious by themselves, with a salad or served over protein pasta. Although you should wait until you reach the soft foods stage of your post-bariatric diet to make these meatballs, you should try ... read more

Here is My Complete List of Weight Loss Surgery Requirements

"Weight loss surgery is the easy way out," said no bariatric patient ever. Weight loss surgery requirements are numerous and can be a long, tedious process to complete. However, we must address all of our physical and mental issues before surgery. We need to learn how to treat these issues to ensure great success after surgery. While the process is not easy, it is so worth it. Weight loss surgery requirements include numerous consults, tests and doctor appointments. It takes commitment and sacrifice to make it through this life-changing process. Not the Easy Way Out A lot of people may think that weight loss surgery is the easy way out. After all, you are surgically changing your ... read more

How to Stay Motivated to Lose Weight During a Crisis

When suddenly your world gets turned upside down, it can be difficult to find the strength and motivation to stick with your bariatric journey. Believe me, I know what it's like to suddenly have your world flipped upside down and not know what to do or where to turn. But, I also learned that giving up isn't an option. Rather, I used that time to get focused on my goals, create stability in my life and begin creating a life I loved. I learned how not only to continue with my bariatric journey but also how to help others and create a much-needed routine. When life is chaotic and uncertain, creating stability in your life will help you stay motivated to lose weight with bariatric ... read more

6 Easy Ways to Make a Bedtime Routine for Weight Loss

When we think about weight loss, we typically think of ways we can transform our eating and exercise habits. While these habits are always a great place for improvement, we also need to look at our sleep habits. Sleep plays an important role in weight loss. We need to get the best quality of sleep we can get. By establishing a bedtime routine for weight loss, you can set yourself up for success with bariatric surgery. This routine will help you prepare for tomorrow, appreciate your blessings today and develop habits to wind down after a long day. Establishing a bedtime routine for weight loss will help you sleep better and be better prepared for the next day. Tips for Establishing a ... read more

5 Simple Ways to Avoid Slider Foods After Bariatric Surgery

Slider foods after bariatric surgery are dangerous. They don't provide any satiety, so you'll consume far more than you intend, thus halting or reversing your weight loss. Remember that your digestive system is surgically altered, so you don't experience satiety like a non-bariatric patient. one of the best ways to prepare for bariatric surgery is to eliminate slider foods. I've got five tips on how to do it, so don't worry! Keep reading to learn how to live without slider foods before bariatric surgery, as this process begins long before you go under the knife. What Is A Slider Food? Slider foods are typically soft foods high in carbohydrates. They quickly dissolve in the digestive ... read more

How to Lose Your Bingo Wings in 7 Easy Exercises

"B4," the announcer yells as you dab the last spot on the top row of your bingo card. You raise your arm excitedly and wave furiously, shouting, "Bingo!" Your excitement quickly fades as you feel your sagging arms swaying and shaking with each movement. Those dreaded bingo wings make you feel self-conscious, and you're tempted to hide them. Losing your bingo wings may not be completely possible, but with consistent effort, you can tone and strengthen your arms. There are some surgical options, but most likely, they won't be covered by insurance. Instead, you should focus your efforts on toning your arms and developing muscle to feel confident without sleeves. To tone your arms, there are ... read more

The Best Dieting Tips for Bariatric Surgery You Have to See

How many diets have you tried? If you're like me, you'll probably say too many to count. They never provide lasting results because most aren't sustainable for life. You end up depriving yourself and when things get hard, you give up. So, you eat more, gain more weight, vow to do better and start a new diet. The cycle continually repeats. Bariatric surgery broke this cycle for me, and it can for you too. Because it focuses on lifestyle changes, bariatric surgery works. According to the National Institute of Health, bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term treatment for obesity. Learning a few key tips will help you finally lose the weight for good. Dieting tips for bariatric surgery ... read more