My three year post gastric bypass doctor’s check-up!
You might be thinking hang on, didn’t you pass the three-year post gastric bypass mark back in February Melissa? Why yes I did, observant reader!…
Strategies for Success
Self-awareness is your second most valuable tool after weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery is not a silver bullet. It will not solve all of your problems. You will lose weight, hopefully reaching your goal, but…
Re-defining yourself after weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery is nothing less than epic. It enables a huge degree of change in what is probably the shortest time our bodies can…
Don’t cheat your initial weight loss goal
Depending on which way you go in New Zealand, private or public health system, you may have to meet an initial weight loss goal to…
My Sunday afternoon routine
I love routine. Simple ones like stopping at my favourite coffee place on my way to work in the morning, family cuddles on weekend mornings…
Life isn’t about having it all, unfortunately
I’ve had a big realisation over the last week or so, when it comes to our bodies, weight and maintaining a healthy weight. Quite simply…
Mentally preparing yourself for weight loss surgery
Mentally preparing yourself for weight loss surgery is something that is really necessary but is incredibly hard to do. How do you know what’s going…
The harsh reality of life after weight loss surgery
One of the main reasons I started my blog and continue to blog about my journey after weight loss surgery is to give a real…
My experience with food poisoning after gastric bypass
What’s the worst thing that could happen to your teeny tummy after gastric bypass you ask? I recently discovered that Campylobacter, a type of food…
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…