New Bariatric patients often ask this basic question: How do I determine my goal weight? Each person has his/her own set point that the body has programmed deep inside which lets the body know the amount of weight it wants to maintain. Find out how to determnie your own personal “Set Point.”
The Fear of Sugars — A Worthy Phobia
The Bariatric Patient must be very careful about sugars and sugar alcohols. If not, theyre gearing for a dumping in the making! Sugar phobia is a very worthy fear after a weight-loss surgery.
Getting to Know Your New Reflection
Overweight people avoid mirrors like the plague. But when youre losing a lot of weight, you need to get to know what the changing you looks like. Stop avoiding your reflection and get to know the new you.
Holiday Eating Anxieties for Bariatric Patients
Most Bariatric Surgery Patients experience a wide range of Holiday eating anxieties which can actually ruin a perfectly good Holiday around friends and family. Don’t allow your anxieties to spoil the day!
It Starts with Bed-Dancing
When you are Morbidly Obese, exertive physical exercise is often not possible nor plausible since the bodys weight is just too much for the joints. But when you begin your exercise routine with Bed-Dancing, the heaviest of the heavy can benefit keep the chuckles to a minimum as we explore what Bed-Dancing is to a heavy person.
Avoid the “Take-Home-Box” Overload
Bariatric Patients must be very careful not to allow the Take-Home-Box Monster to take over their refrigerator and eventually their body! Find out how you can curb the guilt-response that takes hold of you to eat those leftovers.
Hair Loss of the Bariatric or Gastric Bypass Patient
You are most-likely aware that having Bariatric or Gastric Bypass surgery DOES cause you to experience some type of hair loss as you lose the weight so rapidly. Youve heard the rumors, and they are TRUE to the point that you WILL LOSE some hair but you will not be bald in the least! Find out how you can minimize your certain hair loss.
Walking Routines for the Bariatric or Gastric Bypass Patient
Every Bariatric Patient is told from DAY ONE how important it is to walk as a form of exercise after surgery. As a matter of fact, many are urged to get up and walk just hours after surgery! Find out about your special walking routine needs.
Your Skin is Begging for Attention
Your skin seems to be much dryer after a bariatric weight-loss surgery. There are ways you can remedy this situation to stop the dryness, itch, and flaking.