Will Insurance Pay for Weight-Loss Surgery if You LOSE Weight? Ohhhh the joys of health insurance. I will be upfront in saying – insurance coverage is not my speciality. However, I’ve worked in weight-loss surgery long enough to know (for the most part) how it works. (Read more on Pre-Op Diets and Why You Shouldn’t Wait … Continue reading "Will Insurance Pay for Weight-Loss Surgery if You LOSE Weight?"
Every bariatric program out there is totally different. In fact, it really amazes me all the different approaches and opinions! If you’ve spent any amount of time reading about weight-loss surgery online or on social media groups, I’m certain you’ve realized this quickly. “My dietitian told me THIS” but “MY doctor told me THIS!” If we … Continue reading "Do I Still Need Protein Shakes?"
I was hard at work in my newest (to me) Bariatric Clinic the other day when a difficult phone call came through. “I had surgery 9 months ago…and I STILL can’t eat anything.” For the next 30 minutes, the patient and I walked through several scenarios to pinpoint what was going on. I asked her a … Continue reading "I’m Post-op….and I STILL Can’t Eat Anything."
Quinoa. Hard to pronounce, but often associated with the word “Healthy!!” A new Chicken and Quinoa Salad would instantly seem like a great idea. Weight-loss surgery or not…am I right? So why do I often surprise patients when I don’t recommend Quinoa? It’s true Quinoa has a bit of protein. But compared to carbohydrates, it … Continue reading "Why No Quinoa? Weight-loss Surgery Questions"
It allllll begins with Halloween. The tipping point of the holiday season that can make us…or break us in our weight-loss goals. Now THAT is scary!!!! We have a million and one reasons to fall off our healthy intentions and eat sugary sweets. It’s my birthday. It’s his birthday! It’s Valentine’s Day! It’s Christmas/Hanukkah/New Years/Easter/Fourth … Continue reading "Healthy Bariatric Living – It Begins with Halloween"
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Some of you may think I’m crazy for this….but I’m thankful I’ve struggled with my weight. I know it’s tempting to think of friends or family members that can eat what they want and not gain weight and wish you could for one day have it not matter. And I get that. I also know that … Continue reading "Why I’m Glad I’ve Struggled with my Weight"
New product review! Most people have heard of “P3 Packs” for a quick and easy protein snack…or even lunch. My feelings with P3 Packs have traditionally been this: you have to watch the fat intake! Especially the packs with cheese that is not reduced fat and a larger serving of nuts than I would recommend. Too much … Continue reading "Product Review: P3 Chicken Packs"
25 Bariatric recipes for the crockpot. Easy recipes focused on protein for patients after Gastric Sleeve, Bypass or DS.
What’s similar…and different..between the Paleo Diet and the Post-Op Weight Loss Surgery Diet?? Watch and find out! Click here to Subscribe to the Food Coach Me ! Video Transcript: Paleo vs WLS Diet Hi, it’s Steph Wagner, Bariatric Dietitian here on FoodCoach.Me If you’ve heard of the Paleo diet, you’ve probably noticed how … Continue reading "Video: Paleo Diet vs Postop Weight-Loss Surgery Diet"
