Your hair is your crown, and if you are contemplating any kind weight loss surgery you may have been dreading the inevitable hair loss which most patients experience. If you are a recent post-op patient then you're probably anxious about shedding that may have already begun. I, myself...

You’ve lost 100 pounds, now what?  As a bariatric patient, the first year is when you will see the greatest weight loss. It’s what I like to call the honeymoon stage. Everything is beautiful, exciting and fun during this stage. You feel on top of the world because you are dropping...

Congratulations! You just made one of the biggest decisions of your life and decided to have weight loss surgery. Your life is about to change, and you will start a new journey towards healthy living. One of the most challenging parts of this journey is the first week after surgery....

With any surgery, there are side effects. Weight loss surgery is no different. There are side effects that happen after bariatric surgery that we are warned about prior to having the procedure. However, there are plenty of side effects that come as a surprise to many patients. This can...

As a bariatric patient, it is critical to find support from others as you are going through the process of weight loss surgery. Finding support groups can be very beneficial as you are able to meet fellow weight-loss surgery patients. It provides a sense of community and enables you to...

So, you’ve lost over 100 pounds and you are 5 years post-op weight loss surgery. Things seem to be going well. You feel wonderful and you look incredible. You tell yourself it’s ok to add in unhealthy foods because you can only eat so much at a time. Months go by and you can tell...

There are so many positive things to look forward to after weight loss surgery. The scale drops fast, your clothes start falling off, and you overall feel healthier. These are all exciting victories to look forward to after bariatric surgery. In addition, there are other non-scale...

It’s the New Year and you’re hearing it everywhere, people making plans to own this coming year and the “New Year, New Me” mantras. You’re feeling optimistic about what's to come. Besides you're already shedding pound from your procedure. When setting those resolutions keep an...

Imagine looking at yourself in the mirror every day and not identifying with the person staring back at you. That was my reality. My weight loss journey was filled with disappointment early on. My medical team warned me about the effects of weight loss surgery. They mentioned how your...

When you are thinking about having weight loss surgery, the thought might come in your head “will my family and friends be supportive?” It is a normal feeling to have when you are thinking about having the procedure. If you don’t think your friends and family will be supportive of...

Over the last decade, technological advancements have made internet use inevitable. It has drastically changed the way we consume and share information and the way we connect with others. Entrepreneurs have taken to social media to build their business, while others have built...