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…
Head Issues
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…
Frequent Reevaluation
Since having my gastric bypass reading food labels has become much more to me than just having a quick look at something to see how…
This is down to you, kid.
There is one major contributing factor in the overall success of everyone having bariatric surgery. That main factor is you! I see so much focus…
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…
11 Days Out from my Gastric Bypass Surgery!
I will introduce this post a little bit before it kicks off. I have struck gold, blogging gold that is! I knew I had written…