You’re still allowed to love food after WLS
One of my clients inside the T.R.I.B.E. messaged me this week saying “Post op life is just so hard because I’m not able to have any of the foods I love.” And my response to her was “why can’t you?” Here’s the thing – you CAN have foods you love after weight loss surgery. You […]
Protein-Packed Bariatric Breakfast Ideas for After Weight Loss Surgery
Starting out on a bariatric diet after weight loss surgery can be overwhelming. Finding the right breakfast options that are high in protein and that are satisfying can be difficult, but with some creativity and planning, it is definitely possible! If you’re new around here: Welcome! I’m Jamie and I’m writing this blog both as […]
Are Bariatric Snacks Even Allowed? Pro Tips From an RD.
So you’ve had weight loss surgery and your bariatric surgery team has laid down an ultimatum: no more snacking. Period. Do they really mean it? Like, never, ever, ever? Worrying about when it is okay to have a bite of this or a handful of that might have your belly churning with stress and guilt. […]
Is a Pouch Reset Really Necessary?
Babes: get ready. Today’s topic – pouch reset, aka gastric sleeve resets – gets me heated. They’re trendy and popular and they also put me in the red because they’re also 100% bullshit. I’m going to spill all of the tea on what a “reset” is and why I absolutely do NOT recommend them. But […]
Best portion size after gastric sleeve (or any weight loss surgery)
Hey Babes, as you well know, weight loss surgery is a major life decision and should not be taken lightly. One of the reasons that it is such a big deal is that your surgery impacts your eating for the rest of your life – that’s a long-term investment! And let me tell you: I’m […]
Is Hair Loss After Gastric Sleeve Normal (or Preventable?)
All kinds of weight loss surgery might come with an unexpected (and definitely unwanted) side effect: hair loss. It is really common to experience some hair loss and thinning after weight-loss surgery, there are ways to minimize this potential issue and to nourish your hair’s ability to grow back (hint: nutrition is your superpower!). In […]
