Finding out that I was pregnant post weight loss surgery was a bit jarring.  Of course, I did not know what to expect because this was my first pregnancy.  I did wait for two years after surgery before I conceived. …

Love your yourself enough to take control of your health.  There are many things that take control of your life daily from bills, love, money, sickness, friends - just to name a few.  However, what can you do if your…

It's so common to have sagging, baggy skin after bariatric surgery.  Let's not forget how big we were prior to surgery and how quickly we started to lose weight after surgery.  It's physically impossible to keep up with the rapid loss…

Over the past years, I've seen a rise in alternatives to surgical weight loss.  While the ultimate goal is for permanent weight loss, many people are petrified about having surgery to address their weight loss goals. One of the choices…

As a teenager, I felt so ashamed of my weight and wished everyday that I could be the size of the cheerleader that was making fun of me.  I believe that parents should consider weight loss surgery for teens because…

The first bari good reason why you should take your vitamins daily is you because you want your hair don't you!  Secondly, you want to feel good and strong, right.  For me, I can tell when I have not taken my…

When you think of bariatric surgery, I want to remember My Bariatric Family for endless support on your journey through this new you, I am here for you!

Gastric bypass or gastric sleeve surgery.  Two very different surgeries that me and my daughter had.  My physician recommended the gastric bypass surgery for me (I was 53 at the time of my surgery) due to the failure of the…

Many people have told me that they have experienced hair loss post weight loss surgery.  I experienced a very small amount of hair loss post weight loss surgery.  However, due to the malabsorption of nutrients post surgery, the need to supplement…