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…
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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…
The second time around
How would you feel about losing 50 pounds in three months? Pretty good, I bet. Well, that is what happened to me since my late July weight loss surgery. I feel great!
Attitude of Gratitude
When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks,…
Navigating my food traditions
This past week I vacationed at my family’s favorite beach destination, Hilton Head Island. I personally had taken a 10 year hiatus from the island choosing to explore other beaches. As I planned this trip,…
The Weight Game
As I approach the two weeks post gastric bypass (RNY) point, I have been watching the numbers on the scale fall daily. It’s not my first time in this love affair with the scale. Five…
Six days post-op and moving
The silence in the elevator was short-lived as the doors opened to ordered chaos of surgeons, nurses and medical professionals. The vibrant lights of the operating room dimmed as the anesthesiologist administered medications. Five hours…
5 common questions I am asked about weight loss revision surgery
My anticipated surgery date is this Wednesday. To bring the casual followers of this blog up to date; I am undergoing weight loss revision surgery to remove my Lapband and revise it to Roux-en-Y (gastric…