My Bariatric Surgery Update

It’s been about 9 weeks since I underwent laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery. The first month following the surgery I experienced rapid weight loss. For well over a month I have been in a holding pattern my weight staying between 240 and 242 pounds. Even though my weight has been holding many people tell me [...]

Learning More About Gastric Bypass Surgery And The Laparoscopic Gastric Band

For many people losing weight is not simply a casual struggle but is a lifelong battle against those unwanted pounds. If you have struggled to lose weight you will know only too well how disheartening the process can be. You try one diet after another, counting every calorie and depriving yourself of all [...]

Four Days Post Bariatric Surgery

My laparoscopic roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery was this past Wednesday. While it has only been 4 days it seems like a week. I am feeling better each day, though I am having difficulty eating enough to even near the protein requirements that I should be at by the time of my two week appointment. My [...]