Lonely Mila Swimsuit
Hands up who likes shopping for swimwear? Any takers? Didn’t think so! I think most of us have been traumatised at some point in our…
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My Three Year Surgiversary!
As I write this I’m two days away from the three year surgiversary of when I had my gastric bypass (by the time it's posted…
A guide to weight loss surgery acronyms and terms
If you’re new to the world of weight loss surgery and you’re being a super sleuth online there might be a few weight loss surgery…
This year I’m keeping a wellbeing diary!
Wellbeing diaries and journaling was not really something I had ever thought about until I saw the awesome Tara from Allergic to Sugar (another NZ…
Bariatric approved rissole and burger patty recipe!
Rissoles are an old favourite of mine that have made a serious comeback since having my gastric bypass surgery. They are super easy to whip…
Would I be a good candidate for weight loss surgery?
I can remember when I first became aware of weight loss surgery. I was a teenager and saw a couple of documentaries on TV about…
How I approach eating when I go out to eat!
One of the biggest worries I had in the lead up to my gastric bypass surgery was what eating out was going to be like…
Accepting changes you don’t want: Post bariatric boobs
Enormous physical changes are part and parcel of going through bariatric surgery. Some of these are very welcome like smaller bits of yourself, oh hey…
Recipes for my favourite chicken salads!
I adore chicken salads. I usually have a chicken salad for dinner a few times a week because with the different variations I make I…
Passing on healthy food habits to our children
I think one of the first things we have to admit in our recovery from morbid obesity following weight loss surgery is that we have…