You are never alone
Throughout life we all go through experiences that aren’t easy and probably aren’t the same as what everyone around us is doing and it’s quite…
Emotional Strategies
Breaking Eating Addiction Patterns
Hi, my name is Melissa and I used to be (possibly still am) addicted to food. The topic of eating addiction seems to polarise people.…
Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin
One thing I really never expected after my gastric bypass was getting to a point where I am completely comfortable in my own skin. It’s…
Post-op bariatric head games
So much of the personal journey many of us will have through bariatric surgery is in our own heads. Our minds are powerful and can…
Stress and how it affects me physically
I’ve started to notice a bit of a pattern recently and thought I’d share it with you guys. Since having my gastric bypass and going…
Things not to say to a Weight Loss Surgery Patient
I have had lots of well intentioned things said to me, especially when I was going through the rapid weight loss phase after my gastric…
The Overwhelming Desire to Eat
If you hadn’t already guessed I love to talk. One of the things I really enjoy talking about is my gastric bypass and the journey…
Emotional Stages of a Bariatric Journey
I hate using the word ‘journey’ when referring to this process of going through bariatric surgery and the resulting stuff that comes after but there’s…
Post Gastric Bypass Weight Stabilisation
Now that I’m two years post-op I’m hitting the point of weight stabilisation. I have to be totally honest it’s driving me nuts. Towards the…
Do I Regret My Gastric Bypass?
On Christmas Day of all days my teeny tiny tummy had a hissy fit and wasn’t really letting me eat much. This meant I didn’t…