You are bound to get some interesting comments when you mention weight loss surgery in social settings with people unfamiliar with the specifics of bariatric surgery. Most people have an opinion about bariatric surgery. Here…
The state of my wellness vision for 2014
A sure sign of the New Year is the dust left by the herd rushing into their local recreation center. This is soon followed by the collective thud of the herd settling back into their…
Buffalo Blue Cheese Hummus
Last night was the annual holiday meeting and party at my local bariatric support group. I made this hummus with the flavors of the famous Buffalo chicken wings. It came out terrific. It had just…
10 Cold Hard Facts about Weight Loss Surgery
It is not THE permanent solution. No one issues you a stay skinny for life pass when you have weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery is a tool that enables obese people to lose excess body…
WLS Revision Four Month Update
Four months have passed since my Roux-En-Y (RNY) weight loss surgery. As I started down the revision surgery road earlier this year, I was unable to find many blogs by revision patients. I enjoy learning…
Christmas childhood memories day 2
I was a country boy living just outside of the small Ohio town of Alliance. As a child, downtown Alliance was my family’s main shopping destination. I loved the Christmas season when the city decorated…
Christmas Memories Day 1
My fondest memories of Christmas are of my childhood. During December I am going to share a childhood memory and hope that you will join in with some of your memories of the season.
I am grateful for the plentiful food and drink on this Thanksgiving day.
I am grateful for the delicious food that graced our Thanksgiving table today. #attitudeofgratitude #attitudeofgratitude