Soft Crab Salad Soft diet phase after bariatric surgery The bariatric pureed and soft diets are not for the faint of heart. Let’s face it. Although, congratulations on finishing your liquid diet! Some programs have a pureed and some combine the pureed and soft diet phases. You’ll want to double check with your … Continue reading “Soft Crab Salad”
I get asked all the time… What juice is okay to drink? I always like juice in the morning! For years this has been a hard question to answer. Every juice they make is LOADED in sugar and because it’s sugar in a liquid form, it spikes blood sugars very quickly. By and large, juice … Continue reading “What Juice is Okay After WLS??”
Am I Really Hungry After Weight Loss Surgery? Eating with awareness. NOTE: This post was originally created after a live speaking event at the Obesity Help 2016 National Convention and has been updated in August 2018. This past weekend I was given the opportunity to speak at the Obesity Help 2016 National Convention. What … Continue reading ““Am I Really Hungry” – ObesityHelp National Convention”
Swiss Mushroom Bun-less Burger | WLS Recipes When I think through my “quick and easy” weeknight meals, I often overlook burgers. But I really should stop that! For whatever reason, I think of burgers as time consuming. While they can be (especially ones that have lots of chopped veggies inside the patty…) a … Continue reading “Swiss Mushroom Bun-less Burger | WLS Recipes”
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”
Banana Muffin in a Mug – Bariatric Sweet Treat Baked goods and bariatric surgery are a dangerous combination. Not just because they might make you sick (and they might make you sick) but also because they are NOT WORTH IT to get to your health and weight-goals!! But…I know you miss them. I often get … Continue reading “Banana Muffin in a Mug – Bariatric Sweet Treat”
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…)”
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”
Iced Vanilla Chai Tea (with Protein) *Spoiler alert! You are looking at a recipe in my next cookbook! Best Fork Forward: Drinks and Desserts! I am a really big fan of chai tea. It’s a weakness! Especially when the Fall comes around, one of the most tempting orders I could make at Starbucks … Continue reading “Iced Vanilla Chai Tea (with Protein)”
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!”
