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Trying to find a protein shake that doesn’t contain whey protein?? There are a myriad of reasons why a whey protein may not be best for someone. Whether it’s a true allergy or simply an intolerance to the ingredient, it’s important to know what other options you have! The important note for weight control and … Continue reading "Whey Free Protein Powder Options"

  I know it’s a lovely topic. Even typing out “throwing up” makes me feel queasy. Let’s start the morning off right with a  conversation about the pukes!!! #nothankyou However, if you are reading this post, chances are you need to know. This is a phone call I get from time to time in my … Continue reading "WLS Questions – I Keep Throwing Up (Even Soft Foods…)"

Do you feel like you aren’t losing weight fast enough after your weight-loss surgery? If you’re a post-op sleeve, bypass or duodenal switch patient, chances are you’ve worried about this. What’s the rate of weight loss supposed to be? How much should you be losing each week? Here’s the thing. This is much more complicated than … Continue reading "Are You Losing Fast Enough? Post-Op Worries After WLS"

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?"