Head hunger or physical hunger, how do you tell?
One thing I love most about having had a gastric bypass is that I, for a long time after surgery, did not feel physical hunger…
Strategies for Success
How to support someone through weight loss surgery: Post-op edition
This post follows on from last weeks Pre-op edition so head there to read that first! The initial post-op stage The first few weeks after…
How I get my protein in each day
The initial first few months after weight loss surgery it is almost a full-time job getting your protein in each day. At that point your stomach…
My four must-do things to track your bariatric journey!
When you’re going through your bariatric journey and your whole life is revolving around it you don’t expect that you’re going to forget the little…
Five ways to increase your motivation
I may seem like I am a constant bundle of energy and motivation but my motivation has its ups and downs like anybody else’s. I…
Yoplait Greek Yogurt Bounty Bar Protein Shake Recipe
I’m always on the lookout for new products that are high in protein. A few weeks ago I spotted the new Yoplait Greek Style Yogurt…
How to survive winter after weight loss surgery
One thing is certain in life after weight loss surgery. the first couple of winters after your surgery will be brutal. I am now three…
Tips for the post-op WLS liquids stage
Weight loss surgery is not an easy thing to do. In particular, the wls liquids stage pre and post-op can get really hard. It depends…
Melissa Does: The 5 Day Pouch Test Part Two
This is the continuation of the series I started last week about the 5 day pouch test. If you haven’t read that and have no…
Melissa Does: The 5 Day Pouch Test
The 5 Day Pouch Test is something I’ve been meaning to do for a while, mainly for blog research and I just hadn’t got around…