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.
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!”
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.
Gastric Bypass Surgery - What It IS and What It Is NOT
Over the years, gastric bypass surgery has rallied up quite the bad rap; rightfully so. When they first started doing gastric bypass many patients years after had absorption issues later on down the road and I believe this is where some of the negative stigma comes from.