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May 3, 2021 Aftercare, Bariatricanxiety, constipation, depression, emotions, heal, mental health, pain, pain relief, recover, recovering, recovery, relax, self-care, support, tips, water, weight loss surgery

Recovery from Weight Loss Surgery: Beating the Blues

Weight loss surgery is a major operation requiring significant time to recover. And so patients plan ahead for physical recovery. But they tend to neglect the emotional and mental health aspects of recovery from weight loss surgery. Don’t underestimate the toll on your emotions and state-of-mind from post-surgical pain or being unable to eat. You […]

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November 18, 2020 Aftercare, Bariatric, Inspiration, Self Lovebariatric surgery, body image, lose weight, love yourself, negative self-talk, self-care, self-esteem, support, therapist, weight loss journey

Embrace Self-Care on Your Weight Loss Journey

A lot of people who embark on a dramatic weight loss journey do it for a variety of reasons. Health is, of course, a strong focus. Carrying excessive weight can put a lot of pressure on your body. But physical health isn’t the only reason why we want to lose weight.  I am ashamed of […]

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June 17, 2020 Aftercare, Bariatric, Struggles, Weight Gainbariatric surgery, calories, Dr. Kim Daniels, emotions, excess skin, psychology, regain, relationship with food, support, weight, weight regain after bariatric surgery

Psychological Reasons for Weight Regain after Bariatric Surgery

Weight regain after bariatric surgery is a reality.  The numbers aren’t conclusive, but one study found that excess weight loss is at approximately 77% within the first year but drops to 56% after five years.  Another study found that only 40% of gastric bypass patients maintained a 30% or more loss after 12 years.  Obviously, […]

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April 13, 2020 Aftercare, Bariatric, Bariatric Support, Inspirationbariatric surgeon, bariatric surgery, counseling, emotional, exercise, mental health, mind, psychologist, support, weight loss surgery

Looking After Your Mental Health Post-Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery can be an effective way to lose weight, particularly if other options haven’t enabled you to achieve your goals. However, any type of weight loss has an impact on your mental health. Fortunately, many clinicians ensure their patients have access to emotional support and counseling prior to and following bariatric surgery.  Of course, […]

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November 20, 2015 Aftercare, Bariatric, Bariatric Support, Inspirationbariatric, bariatric patient, bariatric surgery, Family support after bariatric surgery, gastric bypass surgery, inspiration, support, Support After Bariatric Surgery, weight loss surgery

Support After Bariatric Surgery is Key!

A familiar face and a kind word can sometimes make all the difference. Family support after bariatric surgery is not only a wise choice for the patient, but the family itself might feel hurt if support is not asked for. After all, the purpose of family is to nourish the best interest of all who […]

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September 15, 2015 Child Obesitychild obesity, obesity, schools fighting childhood obesity, support, treatment

Schools Fighting Childhood Obesity

The facts have been presented so many times that you might wonder if anyone is listening. Our children are at risk. They are overweight and becoming obese at an alarming rate, and the forecast for the future is not good. The positive news is that there are now schools fighting childhood obesity. Childhood obesity has […]

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August 21, 2015 Aftercare, Bariatric, Bariatric Support, BLOG, Inspiration, My Bariatric Surgerybariatric, inspiration, my bariatric life, OA, OA Overeaters Anonymous, overeaters anonymous, support, weight loss, weight loss surgery

OA Overeaters Anonymous after Surgery

My experience with my bariatric surgeon’s support group is that it was useful in preparing me pre-surgery and for a short-term post-op in managing my new anatomy. However, it did little to educate me on how to maintain permanent weight loss. My surgeon told me, “I do the surgery. The rest is up to you.” So, […]

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August 21, 2015 Self Motivationbariatric, inspiration, my bariatric life, obesity, permanent weight loss, self motivation, support, weight loss, weight loss surgery

Weight Loss Inspirational Quotes

Weight loss inspirational quotes help us to mentally stay on our journeys. Why this is important is health isn’t just about weight loss, eating right and exercising. It is also about taking care of yourself emotionally and mentally. Wisdom, an attitude adjustment, is needed when we strive to transform our physical bodies. Our “being” consists of […]

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August 18, 2015 BLOG, Inspiration, Living Larger than Ever, Self Motivationbariatric, cheryl ann borne, inspiration, my bariatric life, obesity, permanent weight loss, self love, self motivation, support, weight loss surgery

Life Well-Lived after Weight-Loss Surgery

I’ve led a well-lived life after weight-loss surgery in 2003. Prior to that, when I was morbidly obese, I led a life half-lived. One might say I am making up for lost time. Years ago I came to the realization that my life is the dash between the date I was born and the date I die. […]

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August 17, 2015 BLOG, Inspiration, Living Larger than Ever, Self Lovebariatric, cheryl ann borne, inspiration, love after weight loss, my bariatric life, obesity, self love, support, weight loss surgery

True Love after Weight Loss

Love is the deepest and most fulfilling connection to the world. Yet it is sadly ironic that most of us don’t know what love is. This is the story of how I found true love after weight loss. Storybook Love I grew up with a romanticized notion of love: One day my prince would come […]

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