Gastric sleeve is a commonly performed bariatric surgery used to help people lose weight when other conventional methods such as diet and exercise have failed. Whether you’re considering gastric sleeve surgery or have already had it, you’re probably wondering how much weight you can expect to lose. After gastric sleeve, many patients maintain significant weight […]
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Celebrities are often under intense scrutiny about their weight and appearance. Unfairly, they are held to impossible standards, but in reality, they’re just like us. Many celebrities have openly struggled with their weight and even undergone weight loss surgery. Here are some celebrities who have had weight loss surgery and have shared their honest experiences. […]
Weight loss surgery is a great option for significant weight loss but many times, the resultant loose skin isn’t something you thought you’d have to deal with. Whenever massive weight loss occurs, especially in a relatively short amount of time, such as with weight loss surgery, loose skin will be left behind. This is an […]
Gastric sleeve regrets are common, but we rarely hear about them in the beginning. When you first decide to pursue weight loss surgery, you are overwhelmed with the possibility. Suddenly, life doesn’t look so bleak. The sun begins to climb the horizon casting a healthy glow on your future. Understandably, you try not to spend […]
So you’re considering getting pregnant after gastric sleeve surgery… Bariatric surgery offers patients a new lease on life – a chance to start new, improve their health and start a family. The majority of patients undergoing bariatric surgery are women of reproductive age. Losing weight can have a considerable effect on the ability to get […]
Have you ever closed your eyes and fantasized about the day you’d step on the scale and see a weight starting with the number one? Then you, my friend, have had the same dream that many of us bariatric patients have had. The dream of the ever pursued ONEderland. And I am here to tell […]
If you’re worried about weight gain after bariatric surgery, this article will show you the exact habits to form to avoid regain and plateaus for good. Bariatric surgery works as a wonderful tool for improving your health. Let’s emphasis that bariatric surgery is, in fact, a tool to help treat obesity – not a cure. […]
Guest blogger, Pandora Williams presents her 5th Blog for us today! Pandora is dedicated to helping pre and post operative bariatric patients find a healthy balance in life to reach and maintain weight loss goals while battling obesity. After having bariatric surgery and losing 260 pounds, Pandora has become a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Motivational […]
Blog #3 written by our guest blogger, Pandora Williams. A Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Motivational Speaker and marathon runner all after having bariatric surgery and losing 260 pounds! Pandora is dedicated to helping pre and post-operative bariatric patients find a healthy balance in life to reach and maintain weight loss goals while battling obesity. If […]
This is the Blog post #2 for a series of blogs written by our guest blogger, Pandora Williams. She runs Marathons, became a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Motivational Speaker and Lost 260 pounds ALL after bariatric surgery! Now she is dedicated to helping pre and post operative bariatric patients find a healthy balance in life […]
Over the past three years we have gotten to know this inspiring person at annual conventions of organizations including the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), Obesity Help and Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (WLSFA). All of these are non-profits dedicated to supporting people affected by the disease of obesity by helping individuals along their journey […]
Top 5 bariatric friendly gifts to keep you happy, healthy and motivated! Whether you’re shopping for someone who had bariatric surgery 10 years ago, someone about to have bariatric surgery or that special someone who has maintained healthy weight loss this year, consider it handled. There is no need to wreck your diet and fitness goals with […]
Why do people regain the weight that they lost after bariatric surgery? Is there a special diet for people after bariatric surgery? The most common reason for weight regain is reverting back to old eating habits after a period of dieting. The greatest challenge in weight management is making diet changes that are sustainable for […]
