My New Attitude to Exercise
When I was morbidly obese exercise and moving around generally was hard. I used to be really good at avoiding activity and would make sure…
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Starting a New Job After Gastric Bypass
Right at the end of November I started a new job. Technically this is the second time I’ve started a new job since my surgery…
Beware, The Internet ….
I was inspired to write this post by a comment that was left on my blog. I love getting interaction with my posts on my…
My Wedding Dress Five Years On
I think one thing that’s a bit of a right of passage for anyone after they have gotten married is the wondering if their wedding…
Hair Loss After Gastric Bypass
One thing that seems inevitable no matter what kind of bariatric surgery you have is hair loss. The amount of hair loss and how long…
Getting back on track after the holidays
It’s easy to fall back into some not so great eating patterns over the holiday period when routines are out-of-order and you are surrounded by…
Tips For Eating Slowly
The food related rule I have to stick most closely after having my gastric bypass is the one about eating slowly. I occasionally have food…
Why Even Consider Weight Loss Surgery?
It has just occurred to me that I've posted this post on my birthday. In terms of presents and gifts this is the best gift…
Reheating Food
Leftovers are my life. Since I eat so little and hardly ever actually finish a meal I usually eat the same things over and over…
Laparoscopic RNY Gastric Bypass and Scars
I had my gastric bypass done laparoscopically. What this means is that instead of being opened right up to have my surgery done I had five…