A Few Easy Tips For Meal Planning
Meal prepping and planning is a popular topic after surgery. During my visits with patients, I often remind them that…
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Meal Prepping: Broken Down Into Three Simple Steps
The other day in clinic, one of my patients felt overwhelmed. She had survived the holidays, was feeling energized to…
Having Weight Loss Surgery Can Increase Your Risk Of Gout Attacks After Surgery
The other day in clinic, one of my patient’s had to reschedule their appointment due to being in the hospital…
Pregnancy After Weight Loss Surgery
Pregnancy after surgery is becoming more common due to the improvement of fertility after weight loss surgery. Weight loss from…
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease In Bariatric Surgery
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is a disorder of the liver that is commonly associated with other medical conditions like insulin…
Feel Like Your Emotions Are All Over The Place?
If you’re fresh out of surgery, it’s not uncommon to feel like your emotions are ALL over the place. The…
Struggling With Reflux Either Before Or After Surgery?
Gastroesophageal reflux (aka- heartburn) is very common in the weight loss surgery community. GERD results from content in the stomach…
Battling Weight Plateaus Or Regain?
After surgery, it is estimated that 20-35% of patients will have significant weight regain depending on the specific procedure performed…
What Is Anemia And Iron Deficiency?
Anemia is defined as a blood hemoglobin level < 12g/dL in women and <13g / dL in men. The factors…
Raise Your Hand If You’re A Workaholic!
I’m definitely guilty of over-extending myself. I had a moment a work a little while ago where I was holding…
