Bariatric Surgery Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
I had bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) almost five years ago. Since then I have shared my story with my Instagram and TikTok audience. I have rounded up my most asked questions and compiled them into a blog post.
Being Comfortable In Your Own (Excess) Skin
Finding comfort in your excess skin may be the biggest journey of them all. For me, it did not come overnight. I was someone who thought that I would have bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) and have a bunch of plastic surgery to get all my excess skin tucked and lifted.
Eating Out After Bariatric Surgery- Having A Plan While Still Enjoying Yourself
Finding comfort in your excess skin may be the biggest journey of them all. For me, it did not come overnight. I was someone who thought that I would have bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) and have a bunch of plastic surgery to get all my excess skin tucked and lifted.
Hair Loss After Bariatric Surgery - What To Do About It
Hair loss after bariatric surgery is inevitable. But there are certain things you can do when you decide you are going to have bariatric surgery to minimize it as much as possible. Because no one wants to lose all their hair! I guess I should say that hair THINNING is inevitable. My hair got thinner but I didn't lose all my hair or even half of my hair.
Books That Have Helped Me During My Bariatric Journey - Self Help Books
I have always loved to read. It is a personal escape for me. Reading is a sense of therapy for me. I started reading right when I decided to have bariatric surgery. When deciding between gastric bypass versus gastric sleeve I started reading online and navigating what surgery was going to be best for me.
Mindful and Intuitive Eating After Bariatric Surgery - A Realistic Approach
First things first. I eat primarily high protein, moderate fat, lower carb. This is the way I have eaten since having gastric bypass surgery in June of 2017. Following surgery I was very strict. Extremely strict if you will.
Breaking The Stigma Around Bariatric Surgery - Gastric Bypass (RNY) and Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Surgery
“You are taking the easy way out.”
“Can’t you just do it without surgery?”
“You are going to have vitamin deficiencies!”
Your Lowest Weight Is Not Always Your Best Weight
This is a HUGE misconception that is drilled into our brains from the beginning of time. Smaller is better, little is good, tiny is the goal, skinny is best. Until recently, I even believed that my lowest weight was the best weight for me.
Staying Motivated Through Ups, Downs, and In Betweens of Your Journey
How do you keep motivated after losing more than half your body weight? Heck, how do you stay motivated even to start your journey! The famous question! I was personally motivated because I wanted to change.
My Gastric Bypass Story/Journey
This is my story with Gastric Bypass surgery. A story that I honestly never dreamt anyone would want to hear. But little by little, people have asked me to share my journey. I have always said, if sharing my story can help one person, then it is worth it.
Preparing For Bariatric Surgery - What To Take To The Hospital and What Food To Have At Home
Having bariatric surgery can be very overwhelming. Especially with all that is going on in the world right now. You want to be as prepared as possible for your hospital stay and have everything that you need at home for when you are discharged home.
Breaking Through Weight Loss Stalls and Plateaus
After having bariatric surgery, the last thing you want to hear is that I was stalled for FOUR months during my final weight loss stretch. But if you have been around here for a bit, you know that I am an honest person.