Acid Reflux Disease Before and After Gastric Bypass Surgery

Among those of us that are overweight acid reflux disease commonly referred to as GERD is a common problem.  If you are morbidly obese, have GERD and considering gastric bypass surgery or lap band surgery you are probably wondering if weight loss surgery will have an effect on your acid reflux diseases.
So what is acid [...]

Dieters Secrets to Increased Energy

As every traditional dieter or weight loss patient knows, we sometimes find ourselves struggling to come up with the ambition to get things done and hopefully have somewhat of a productive day. With a few minor adjustments in habits, lifestyle and attitude, you can turn the struggle into a pleasant journey that will leave you [...]

Dumping Syndrome a Very Unpleasant Experience

It has been almost 6 months since my laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. To my great pleasure I had never experienced dumping syndrome. Dumping syndrome is an extremely unpleasant experience that most gastric bypass surgery patients will experience. Last night it finally happened! About 10 pm I was watching television and this bag of Fritos [...]

Sautéing Meat to Maintain Moisture and Tenderness

Following gastric bypass surgery many of us find that we have difficulty swallowing meat. For some it may be particular cuts of beef, pork, chicken or another red or white meat. For others it may be a totally different meat. Sometimes we wonder why we can swallow a bite of meat one day but not [...]

Recovering from Gastric Bypass Surgery

 
Any type of surgery can be an unnerving process. The thought of being put under anesthesia and the risk of potential complications is all together frightening. For those who undergo weight loss procedures such as Gastric Bypass, life after surgery is just as overwhelming. In some cases, it can be harder to cope than the [...]

Eating Following Gastric Bypass Surgery

Leading up to and following gastric bypass surgery our life makes some dramatic changes. As we work toward our goal of a healthier slimmer body we continue to learn and practice new habits. Often we find ourself eating less than we did as a toddler. We may find that there are certain foods that we [...]