Fitbit Charge HR Review
I had been wanting a fitness tracker for a while so I researched the different options that were around. I decided the most suitable one…
Bariatric
Jealousy With Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery
As I’ve grown up a bit since becoming an adult (I said a bit all right!) one thing I’ve learnt is that jealousy is going…
What Drives my Cravings and ‘Hunger’
One of the major advantages I saw of gastric bypass surgery is that for a while after surgery it takes away your hunger. This can…
How Partner Relationships Can Change Post Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery brings great change. It will lead to a healthier, longer life. You will change a lot on the outside but lots will change…
Who to Tell When
Making the decision and going through the process of having gastric bypass surgery was filled with highs and lows. One thing that comes up again…
My tips on how to make Optifast more palatable!
Optifast is a very necessary evil of having any kind of bariatric surgery in New Zealand. Before my gastric bypass I had to go on…
Getting Back Into Exercise
If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you may have noticed I have really started focussing on exercising again. If you don’t already follow…
When the Post Gastric Bypass Wagon Wobbles ….
Since having my gastric bypass I have met and become friends with lots of people who have also had similar surgeries. I really treasure these…
We Need to Start Openly Talking About Bariatric Surgery Ourselves and in the Media
If you hadn’t of guessed by the fact that I mention gastric bypass in every blog post and tag almost every Instagram picture on my…
What My Weight Maintenance Looks Like
I think I am probably going to sound a little bit ridiculous here but I may as well embarrass myself here than in public right?…